197700060-3-12-2024-12-CC-JDMO-D3B2QG-20240312173556

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197700060
Report Date: 03/12/2024
Date Signed: 03/12/2024 05:36:18 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:	FOSTER FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197700060
ADMINISTRATOR:	FOSTER, TECOLA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(661) 390-8007
CITY:	LANCASTER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93535
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	03/12/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	03:25 PM
MET WITH:	Tecola Foster		TIME COMPLETED:	05:30 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 03/12/2024, at 3:25 A.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo conducted an unannounced annual inspection at Foster Family Child Care Home to assess its ability to meet compliance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Health, and Safety requirements. LPA Del Mundo met with Licensee, Tecola Foster and stated the reason for the inspection. The LPA provided copies of the LIC 126 Entrance Checklist Form, LIC 311D Forms/Records to Keep in the Family Child Care Home, and all records/forms that need to be maintain in 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: living room, dining area, bathroom #1, and backyard (outdoor play area). Licensee states the day care hours of operation is Monday to Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Currently residing in the home is the licensee, licensee’s spouse and three minor children (17, 12, and 7) Licensee and assistant are currently providing transportation to children in care. Licensee and assistant have current California Driver’s License, vehicle registration, and car insurance. During this visit, LPA observed seven children present in the facility. 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 3:42 P.M.). The facility has a fully charge fire extinguisher with a 3-A:40-B:C classification (reading in green, checked at 3:43 P.M.). Licensee stated that she owns no firearms, and no one smoke in the facility. LPA observed all cleaning products and detergents are stored in the downstairs closet beside bathroom 1. Knives and other sharp items are stored in a locked box in the kitchen (off limits). Household medications are also stored in the licensee’s bathroom. Licensee stated that zero medications are currently being provided to current children in care. Licensee is a member of a food program and is providing meals and snacks to children.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2024

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: FOSTER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197700060
	VISIT DATE: 03/12/2024

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The facility is a two-story house. All rooms upstairs are off limits, and a child baby wooden gate is used to

barricade the entrance upstairs. There is no fireplace in the facility. The home has central heating and air conditioning units.

Based on records review, licensee conducted the fire/earthquake drills on March 5, 2024, at 3:40 P.M. and 4:07 P.M. and is conducted either once or every two months.

Safe and age-appropriate toys, building blocks, sensory bin, bikes, action figures, books, tables and chairs, video game arcade machines were observed during the inspection. LPA also observed 13 sleeping cots and 1 foldable crib for children to use during nap time.

Licensee has first aid kit boxes stored in the corner upper shelf by the entrance door and in bathroom 1. LPA observed electrical outlets are covered with a safety plastic plug to prevent access by children in care.

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. During the inspection, LPA observed a diaper changing table, wet wipes, step stool, and liquid soap inside the bathroom. LPA did not observed razors and/or sharp objects, shampoos, mouthwash, medications, perfumes, air freshener, nail polish and nail remover that will pose a health and safety risk to children in care.

Currently, the licensee has ten children enrolled in the facility. Licensee stated that when a child shows signs of illness, he/she is separated from other children in the study area near the provider’s desk.

Outdoor: The facility has no body of water on the premises. The outdoor play area has age-appropriate toys and play equipment. LPA observed a swing set, slides, basketball, tricycles, and sand box.

At the time of inspection, Licensee is aware of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2024

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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: FOSTER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197700060
	VISIT DATE: 03/12/2024

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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

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, licensee, and assistants’ files. Based on records review, one of the children has pending documents to be submitted to licensee. Licensee stated that it was the second day of the child and the parent wanted to check if the child was comfortable with going to the day care. During this visit, Licensee’s assistant dropped off the child to the parent’s house. Licensee was advised to provide copies of licensing forms to parents and to maintain copies of the child’s records. Licensee and assistants have a current mandated reporter trainings dated 11/30/2022; CPR/First Aid trainings were completed on 04/26/2023, 05/30/2023, and 09/21/2023. Licensee and assistants’ have proof of immunization against measles, pertussis, and influenza. Licensee and assistants’ have TB skin test on file.

Licensee and other adults living and working at the facility have received criminal record clearance.

The following was discussed with the licensee:

The licensee was reminded that 100% supervision is always required for children in care. Licensee was made aware that it is his/her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensing must always have the facility’s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified.

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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2024

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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: FOSTER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197700060
	VISIT DATE: 03/12/2024

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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 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 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 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2024

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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: FOSTER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197700060
	VISIT DATE: 03/12/2024

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The facility is in compliance per Title 22 regulations. During today's inspection, LPA Del Mundo did not observed deficiencies that may hinder the health and safety of the children in care. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. An exit Interview and discussion of observations were conducted with the licensee.

During the exit interview the licensee Tecola Foster 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 Licensee, Tecola Foster.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2024

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