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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197419029
Report Date: 08/06/2024
Date Signed: 08/06/2024 04:49:36 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/06/2024 04:49 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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:AROUND THE KORNER CHILD CARE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197419029
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ESTELA DIAZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:13939 NORDHOFF STREETTELEPHONE:
(818) 894-8037
CITY:ARLETASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91331
CAPACITY: 73TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 73CENSUS: 50DATE:
08/06/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:15 PM
MET WITH:Cindy Castaneda, Site SupervisorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:55 PM
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On 8/06/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Isabel Ortega met with and Cindy Castaneda, Site Supervisor and conducted an Annual Random Inspection. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During inspection LPA observed 50 children in care and 14 staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates in 5 classrooms referred to as the Green Room, Red Room, Purple Room, Blue Room, and Yellow Room.

An isolation area was inspected, which takes place in the main office. Children have the option for rest time and quiet time if needed cots are provided. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flush properly; Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels available. There are changing tables arm distance to a sink for children being potty trained. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked of toiletries, disinfected, and sanitized daily by staff and the on-site custodian will deep clean daily after day care hours of operation.

The furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and AC ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/06/2024
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: AROUND THE KORNER CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419029
VISIT DATE: 08/06/2024
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The classroom consists of filtered water in a water jug container for indoor and outdoor. Children bring their own water bottles from home; facility also has individual disposable cups available when needed.

Facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Facility provides breakfast, lunch, and P.M. snack for children enrolled. Parents provide the fitted sheets and blankets, which are taken home every Friday for wash and returned on Monday. Facility has extra sheets which are washed once a week.

Facility has all the required posted documents: Facility License, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster, Emergency Disaster Plan, Child safety car seat and seat belt and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist.

First Aid supplies, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide were observed to be operating properly. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC)services 9/8/2023) is reading in green and meets the Fire Marshal codes and standards.

Trash cans with tight lids were observed. Food was inspected, and it was properly labeled, stored, and within expiration date. Refrigerator is clean and operating at the proper temperature. A refrigerator is adequately equipped, clean, and free from hazards. There is hot running water in the kitchen area.

Cleaning supplies are out of reach of children.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2024
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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: AROUND THE KORNER CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419029
VISIT DATE: 08/06/2024
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Emergency Drills are conducted every sixth month last drill was conducted and documented on 8/01/2024 at 9:30 a.m. Food allergies are noted and are posted in the food preparation area and in each classroom. The menu is posted in the main office and parents may request a tangible copy per request.

The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. During outdoor play children are provided with filtered water in a water jug container (disposable cups are available). Facility does not utilize water for drinking nor food preparation. LPA observed 5 gallon filtered water jugs in the staff area utilize to refill the water dispenser and water jugs for the classrooms. There is adequate shade area for rest. The playground is well fenced all around. There is a pool on the premises which has a black 5 feet metal bar fence with a self latching gate door that swings away from the pool and the lock is less than 6 inches from the top of the gate.



The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms.

Children's records were reviewed for completeness. Health History, Emergency contact and Medical Exams; Immunization Records are all in the children's file. The facility roster was up to date and all staff have been fingerprinted and association to the designated license number.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2024
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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: AROUND THE KORNER CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419029
VISIT DATE: 08/06/2024
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Directors and teachers are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid which does not expire until 06/28/2026. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training is dated 03/21/2023.

The following Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/.
All staff are required to take the Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training every 2 years. www.mandatedreporterca.com.

Upon hired date all staff are required to be immunized and show proof of immunization records according to Title 22 regulations.

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. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2024
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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: AROUND THE KORNER CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419029
VISIT DATE: 08/06/2024
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The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com. According to facility documentation all staff are aware they are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hot line at (800) 540-4000.

For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov

For updates on Community Care Licensing please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/

Per Title 22 Regulations facility is complying with rules and regulation, facility is in compliance, and no deficiencies will be issued today. An exit Interview was conducted with Cindy Castaneda, Site Supervisor. A copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided on this day.

A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years. The Notice of site visit shall be visibly posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2024
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