197407723-3-7-2025-12-CC-JTAO-DEJU5K-20250307141653

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197407723
Report Date: 03/07/2025
Date Signed: 03/07/2025 02:17:00 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/07/2025 02:17 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME:	PSD ECE PALM TREE CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	197407723
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	DR. MELANIE CULVER		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	326 EAST AVENUE R		TELEPHONE:	(661) 265-1744
CITY:	PALMDALE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93550
CAPACITY: 45	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 45	CENSUS: 27	DATE:	03/07/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Incident	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:04 PM
MET WITH:	Melanie Culver, Administator, Joe Vega-Smith, School Readiness Coordinator		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:32 PM

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On 03/07/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justeene Tamayo met with Administrator Melanie Culver and School Readiness Coordinator Joe Vega-Smith, who granted access to the facility. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a unannounced case management inspection for a UIR received at the Palmdale Regional Office on 11/13/24. There were 27 preschool children, and 6 teachers during today's visit.

Description of Incident: On 11/13/24, classroom room A was flooded by the children's toilets. Facility needed to repair the entire classroom due to the flooding. LPA Tamayo was informed the repairs of classroom room A has been completed effective 03/03/25.

During this follow-up inspection, LPA Tamayo interviewed the Administrator and School Readiness Coordinator to gather additional information. Due to the severity of the issues in Classroom A, extensive repairs were required, including the complete replacement of the subfloor and walls. It was revealed that a remediation company, Citadel Environmental Service Inc., had previously inspected the classroom and conducted mold testing. Initial tests showed the presence of mold, prompting Burns Environmental Services to conduct a second round of mold testing to ensure the area was clear of mold. On 01/24/25, Burns Environmental Services confirmed that no mold remained in Classroom A. A finalized mold report will be emailed to LPA Tamayo no later than 03/14/25.

Additionally, from 01/27/25 to 02/10/25, repairs and renovations took place in Classroom A after the clearance of mold. During this visit, LPA Tamayo inspected both the classroom and the bathroom, finding them to be in compliance.

Please see LIC809-C for continuation page.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Justeene Tamayo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/07/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: PSD ECE PALM TREE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197407723
	VISIT DATE: 03/07/2025

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The flooring had been replaced with new vinyl and carpet, and the lower part of the wall that had been exposed to water was replaced, repaired, and repainted. On 02/24/25, a new bathroom sink was installed, and the toilets were reinstalled the week of 02/21/25. The old refrigerator was removed and replaced with a new refrigerator.

New furniture, shelves, toys, and bulletin boards were also purchased for the classroom. Additionally, LPA Tamayo observed new exit signs, a carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguishers have been serviced.

Parents were also notified via Learning Genie regarding the repairs and updates of the classroom. Preschool children now have access to the classroom effective 03/03/25.

No deficiencies have been cited at this time. Facility is reminded to continue to report any unusual incident reports to the Palmdale Regional Office within 24 hours.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator Melanie Culver, along with a copy of Notice of Site Visit.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Justeene Tamayo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/07/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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