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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197418896
Report Date: 07/30/2024
Date Signed: 07/30/2024 05:26:05 PM


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551



FACILITY NAME:HOWARD FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197418896
ADMINISTRATOR:HOWARD, EDNA M.FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(323) 718-3163
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93535
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 2DATE:
07/30/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:30 PM
MET WITH:Edna HowardTIME COMPLETED:
05:30 PM
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On July 30, 2024, at 2:30 P.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo conducted an unannounced annual inspection at Howard Family Child Care Home to assess its ability to meet compliance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Health, and Safety requirements. LPA met with the licensee, Edna Howard. LPA Del Mundo stated the reason for the inspection. LPA was granted access to the facility. Licensee guided the analyst on a tour of the day care areas. The day care take place in the following area of the home: dining room, living room (main day care), family room, bathroom, and backyard (outdoor play area). Licensing provided a copy of the payment for the licensing fees amounting to $210.00 and were paid yesterday, July 29, 2024.

Licensee states the day care hours of operation is Monday to Friday, from 6:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. Currently living in the home is the licensee and two minor children (9 and 12 years old). Licensee is currently providing transportation to children in care. Licensee has current California Driver’s License, vehicle registration, and car insurance.

During this visit, LPA observed two day care children present at the facility. Based on the Facility Roster, licensee has eight children enrolled in the day care.

Physical Plant: The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medicines and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in operable conditions (tested at 3:55 P.M.). The facility has a fully charge fire extinguisher with a 3-A:40-B:C classification (reading in green, checked at 3:44 P.M., last service date was 01/21/2024) and meets the State Fire Marshall standards. Licensee stated that she owns no firearm, and no one smokes in the facility. LPA observed cleaning products are stored on the top cabinet in the kitchen. Knives are placed on top of the refrigerator. Per licensee, household medications are stored in the licensee’s room and zero medications are
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady KingTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundoTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3491
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/30/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551


FACILITY NAME: HOWARD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418896

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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1597.622(c)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above by failing to provide Licensee’s immunization records on Measles and Pertussis which posed a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/16/2024
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Licensee will email copies of her immunization records on Measles and Pertussis to LPA.
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Child's Records
(b) The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, a copy of the emergency information card as required
in Section 102417(g)(7).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above by failing to provide the second page of the LIC 700 Identification and Emergency Medical Information for child #5 which posed a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care
POC Due Date: 08/16/2024
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Licensee will email a copy of the second page of LIC 700 Identification and Emergency Medical Information for child #5 to LPA.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady KingTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundoTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3491
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/30/2024
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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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551


FACILITY NAME: HOWARD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418896

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(7)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(7) An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other responsible adult to be contacted in an emergency, the name and telephone number of the child's physician and the parent's authorization for the licensee or registrant to consent to emergency medical care.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to maintain a copy of LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment for child # 1 which posed a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/16/2024
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Licensee will email a copy of signed parents LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment for child #1 to LPA.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady KingTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundoTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3491
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/30/2024
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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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: HOWARD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418896
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2024
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being provided to children in care. Licensee stated that she is enrolled in a food program and is providing meals and snacks to children in care.

The facility is a one-story house. There is a fireplace in the facility and is covered with a glass door. The home has central heating and air conditioning units.



Based on records review, the fire/earthquake drills were conducted last June 8, 2024, at 3:41 P.M.

LPA observed safe and age-appropriate toys, board games, puzzles, and books. Licensee provides 9 sleeping cots for children to use.

LPA observed the first aid kit box is placed on top of the refrigerator. Electrical outlets are covered with safety plugs.

Licensee is advised that baby bouncers, saucer chairs, or any recalled and or banned toys or sleep/ play equipment are prohibited on the premises. Licensee is advised to check for fixture, furniture and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Bathroom: Toilet, sink and faucet were clean and operable. LPA did not observed razors and/or sharp objects, mouthwash, medications, perfumes, air freshener, nail polish and nail remover that will pose a health and safety risk to children in care. LPA observed a step stool in the bathroom.



Licensee stated that when a child shows signs of illness, the child is separated from other children, either in the living room, dining room, or family room of the facility. Per licensee, parents are called immediately.

Outdoor: The outdoor play area is made of concrete and dirt. LPA observed bicycles, scooters, and toy cars. LPA also observed a wooden board with screws sticking out of the board. Licensee was advised to removed the wooden board at the backyard.

At the time of inspection, Licensee is aware of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing on the day of the incident and/or 24 hours of incident by telephone, fax and/or in writing to the Department. Licensee is familiar with the Unusual Incident Report form, LIC624B. The report on unusual incident/injuries can also be mailed to unusualIncidentreport@dss.ca.gov
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady KingTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundoTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3491
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024
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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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: HOWARD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418896
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2024
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Review of records to be maintained: LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA reviewed five children’s files and the licensee’s files. Based on records review, children’s files are incomplete. Licensee has current mandated reporter training certificates dated August 3, 2023. CPR/First Aid training was completed on September 26, 2023. Licensee could not provide proof of immunizations against Measles and Pertussis. Licensee declined the Influenza vaccine. Licensee has missing TB skin test. Licensee will send a copy of her TB skin test no later than July 31, 2024.

Licensee has received criminal record clearance.

The following was discussed with the licensee:

Mandatory licensing forms such as LIC 311D Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted in the family child care home; Requirements to conduct fire and disaster drills once every six months and record it; Role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed; The applicant was reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care; Applicant was made aware that it is her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility’s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified; Regulation prohibits the smoking of any kind during the operation of the day care.

The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and any other items that fall into that category.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.



LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady KingTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundoTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3491
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024
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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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: HOWARD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418896
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2024
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an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website (www.ccld.ca.gov) to obtain updates on courses and updates/changes to the regulations. Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months and are also in Spanish. Please log in to the CCLD website, or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates sent directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov



The applicant was advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days whenever a licensing inspection is conducted. If a Type A deficiency is cited, a copy of the licensing report must also be posted for 30 days. The same report must be provided to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months & licensee must obtain a signed Acknowledgement of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) from parent/guardian & place it in each child's file. Copies of the reports must be provided to each parent when a Type A violation is cited along with Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 9224. If these requirements are not met civil penalties per violation will be assessed.

Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors, and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady KingTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundoTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3491
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024
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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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: HOWARD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418896
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2024
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Prior to making alterations or additions to a family childcare home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "childcare" room; Room additions to the family childcare home. Any change from an area of the family childcare home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. The licensee shall provide the Department with a copy of an inspection report when an inspection is required by the local building inspector as a result of the alteration, addition, or construction.

Lead Flyer Requirement Health and Safety Code 1596.7996 mandated that effective January 1, 2019, CCC's and FCCH's are required to provide parents and guardians of children enrolling or reenrolling in care with written information on the risks and effects of lead exposure, blood lead testing requirements and recommendations, and options for locations of affordable blood lead tests as specified. A Lead Poisoning Facts Flyer was created, in partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), to satisfy this requirement.

The applicant was advised it is her responsibility to visit the department's website to access licensing forms, Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs): www.ccld.ca.gov

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send them by email to: inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the CCLD website at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.



The Licensee is informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The facility is not in compliance per Title 22 regulations. During today's inspection, LPA Del Mundo observe

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady KingTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundoTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3491
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024
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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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: HOWARD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418896
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2024
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deficiencies that may hinder the health and safety of the children in care. Type B deficiencies were cited during this inspection. An exit Interview and discussion of observations were conducted with the licensee.

During the exit interview the licensees, Edna Howard, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Notice of Site Visit: A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213 was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

A copy of this Report was reviewed, and Appeal Rights were also provided to Licensees, Edna Howard.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady KingTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundoTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3491
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024
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