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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197492872
Report Date: 03/20/2024
Date Signed: 03/20/2024 04:56:45 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:	LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197492872
ADMINISTRATOR:	TANNER, MARTIN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	44662 15TH STREET WEST		TELEPHONE:	(661) 948-5071
CITY:	LANCASTER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93534
CAPACITY: 225	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 225	CENSUS: 205	DATE:	03/20/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:50 AM
MET WITH:	Director Noelle Heflebower		TIME COMPLETED:	05:15 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 3/20/2024 at 9:50am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Pittman arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA was met by the Facility Representative and permitted to enter the facility. The Director guided the LPA on a tour of the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During the inspection, LPA observed 205 children and 28 staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 6:00pm. Facility consists of a total of 37 rooms/areas: ten classrooms, five offices, four kitchens, four staff restrooms, 20 children’s restroom: 10 girl’s restrooms and 10 boy’s restrooms, one for each gender for each classroom, reception area, and one outdoor play area; there are two office buildings for the elementary school on the campus but the offices are off limits to the children in care. Indoor Activity Space: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed sign-in sheets completed by each parent/guardian per requirements; however, there was a missing sign-in, this is a Type B violation, see the LIC 809D for details. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings. Children are provided filtered water from a large container dispensed in individual water bottles and in individual, one-time use disposable cups. An isolation area was inspected and located near a separate restroom in the office. The calming area was inspected and located in the soft corner/center of the classroom. Children are provided napping and age appropriate and individual bedding were observed; the facility had 240 mats. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flushed properly; toilet and sinks are reachable by the children. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked with toiletries, and sanitized by on-site staff.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/20/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2024

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

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Created By: Andrea Pittman On 03/20/2024 at 04:25 PM

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

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197492872
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/20/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101220(a)

Child's Medical Assessments

(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by using a form in place of the LIC 701 that doesn't answer all of the questions on the form which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 04/24/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will review the files and have the parent's complete the LIC 701 that are missing the form and will e-mail the completed forms no later than 4/24/2024

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101229.1(b)

Sign In and Sign Out

(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring that all parents are having their children signed-in when dropping off their children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 04/03/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will complete a training and will send a copy agenda via e-mail no later than 4/3/2024

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:

Mariela Ramon

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Andrea Pittman

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2024

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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: LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197492872
	VISIT DATE: 03/20/2024

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Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition and are operating according to Fire Marshall standards. The facility has dual smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and were found operable according to Fire Marshall Standards at 10:30am. LPA observed the first aid kit and it was found to be complete with the following supplies including tweezers, scissors, adhesive tape, gauze, bandages, cleansing pad/solution, thermometer, and a first aid manual. Trash cans with tight lids were observed making solid wastes inaccessible to children in care. Cleaning supplies, hazardous materials, and/or poisons are found to be out of the reach of children and locked above the sinks or locked closets.

Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months and the last drills were conducted and documented on 2/14/2023 at 9:00am. The fire extinguisher (3A40BC) is reading in green and meets the Fire Marshal Codes and Standards (last serviced 4/11/2023). Menus are posted at least a week in advanced, dated, and in sight of parents to review. Daily activity schedules are posted showing meal/snack times, nap time, and specific activities. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted and accessible to parents. Food allergies are noted and are posted in the classrooms on the cabinets or walls. There is outside food permitted and the food is properly labeled, accordingly and store bought. The center provides meals: lunch and two snacks.

Outdoor Activity Space:
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. LPA observed climbing structures and other play equipment were found to be securely anchored with adequate, resilient, cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter. Children are provided filtered water via a large container dispensed in disposable, one-time use cups during outdoor play and individual drinking bottles. There is adequate shaded area for rest. The playground is well-fenced, all around and no bodies of water were observed in the outdoor play area.

Facility maintains an adequate teacher-child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determined basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met.
Records/Documentation:
Children's records were reviewed for completeness. LIC 702- Preadmission Health History, LIC 700- Identification & Emergency contact, and LIC 701- Physician Reports or similar documents used by the facility; however, the forms used by the facility did not answer all questions on the form and are invalid

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/20/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2024

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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: LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197492872
	VISIT DATE: 03/20/2024

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documents, this is a Type B violation, see the LIC 809D for the details. Immunization Records and CDPH 286 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. Personnel records were reviewed for completeness. Teachers are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid, expiring 6/2025. Child Care Providers (AB1207) Mandated Reporter training certificate is expiring in 2025.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) 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-care-centers/

Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a

consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child
care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

All staff are required to take 3-hour Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter training (AB1207) every 2 years. 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. Director is aware self and all staff 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/20/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2024

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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: LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197492872
	VISIT DATE: 03/20/2024

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

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

For updates on Community Care Licensing, please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov

A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years.

Per Title 22 Regulations, this facility is not in compliance, there are two Type B Deficiencies being cited. Please, see the LIC 809D for the citations.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Noelle Heflebower and a copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit, and Appeal Rights were provided on this day.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/20/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2024

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