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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197700231
Report Date: 04/13/2023
Date Signed: 04/13/2023 01:17:41 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:VILLAFRANCO FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197700231
ADMINISTRATOR:VILLAFRANCO, MARIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 435-6301
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93535
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 6DATE:
04/13/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:55 AM
MET WITH:Maria VillafrancoTIME COMPLETED:
01:20 PM
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On 04/13/2023, at 8:55 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo conducted an unannounced annual inspection at Villafranco 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, Maria Villafranco 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 takes place in the following area of the home: Living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom #1 along the hallway, and outdoor play area.

Licensee states the day care hours of operation is Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Currently residing in the home are licensee, licensee’s spouse, adult daughter and two sons (16 and 9). Licensee is providing transportation to children in care. During this visit, LPA observed six 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. According to Licensee, cleaning products and detergents are stored in the garage which is an off-limit area and are inaccessible to children. Disinfectants and other cleaning compounds for cleaning the kitchen stove are also stored in the lower cabinet under the kitchen sink with a child lock and are inaccessible to children. Licensee is advised to put plastic covers to stove knobs to prevent access to children in care. LPA observed knives inside the upper cabinet of the kitchen and are inaccessible to children.

Per licensee, household medications are stored in the upper cabinets above the refrigerator in the kitchen and are inaccessible to children. When medications need cold storage, licensee will be using the refrigerator located in the garage. Per licensee, zero medications are currently being provided or stored for the current children in care.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady KingTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundoTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3491
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/13/2023
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: VILLAFRANCO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700231
VISIT DATE: 04/13/2023
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The facility is a one-story house. The fireplace is covered with a glass door and with a child lock to prevent access to children at the facility. The home has a central heating and air conditioning unit which is at the roof of the house. The facility has a swamp cooler located at the outdoor play area and is secured with chains attached to the side of the house to keep it from falling.

Fire/earthquake drills were completed on December 19, 2022, and are conducted once a month. Licensee also conducts a separate monthly fire and earthquake drills as required by the Fire Department when she got transitioned from small to a large family childcare. The licensee has a fire extinguisher which is a 2-A:10-B:C classification (checked at 9:27 a.m. Safe and age appropriate toys, play equipment and materials were present. LPA also observed children’s books, building blocks, puzzles, toy cars, and coloring things stored inside the at the facility. Licensee states that she also read books to children, teach them the letters, numbers, draw out shapes and play different kinds of musical instruments during circle time. Per licensee, she also teach children in care on how to sing and dance for 30 minutes. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were operable. Licensee also has a combine carbon monoxide and smoke detector which are link to the Fire Department once the button is press. During this visit, LPA observed staff from the Fire Department called licensee when the dual carbon monoxide and smoke detector were tested at 10:27 a.m. Per licensee, electrical outlets throughout the home are tamper-resistant and child proof to prevent access to 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 also advised to check for fixture, furniture and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Licensee has 4 pets at home.

Bathroom: Toilet, sink and faucet were clean and operable. LPA did not observed razors and/or sharp objects that will pose a health and safety risk to children in care. The hallway bathroom has a diaper changing table located in front of the faucet. Licensee also has cubbies for children’s diapers and disinfectant wipes. Wipes are labeled per child’s name.



Living room: Day care main area is provided in the living room. Children will nap on cots in the living room.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady KingTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundoTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3491
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/13/2023
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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: VILLAFRANCO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700231
VISIT DATE: 04/13/2023
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Outdoor: The facility has no body of water on the premises. The outdoor play area has a covered porch and age-appropriate toys and play equipment. LPA observed the play area to be clear of hazard, no garden tools, poisonous plants, thorn trees cactus, or lawn mower accessible to children. Play area is fenced and gated all around. Per licensee, she supervised children while playing outside.

Licensee states that prior to entering the facility, she asked parents if their child/ren has symptoms of illness and their body temperature is also check. Licensee also stated that when a child shows signs of illness, he/she is separated from other children in the hallway bathroom or on the couch of the living room. Either the licensee or assistant will supervise the child who has symptoms of illness. Parents or authorized representatives will then be called to pick up their child.

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

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 files and the Licensee and assistants (A# 1 and A# 2) files. Based on records review, children files are complete. Licensee and assistants have current mandated reporter training certificate with completion dates of March 2, 2022, and March 2, 2023. Licensee and assistants have current Pediatric CPR and First Aid training certificate which expires in March 2024. Licensee and assistants have proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis, and influenza. Licensee and assistants have TB skin test on file. Licensee and assistants also had the training on preventive health and safety on file.

Licensee, licensee’s spouse, and adult daughter living in the home have received criminal record clearance.

The following was discussed with the licensee:

Licensee reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care. Licensee was made aware that it is he/her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care.

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

DATE: 04/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/13/2023
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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: VILLAFRANCO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700231
VISIT DATE: 04/13/2023
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Licensing must have the facility’s phone number at all times; 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 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

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 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 Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process

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

DATE: 04/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/13/2023
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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: VILLAFRANCO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700231
VISIT DATE: 04/13/2023
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The facility is in compliance per Title 22 regulations. During today's inspection, LPA Del Mundo did not observed any deficiency 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.

A copy of this report was reviewed, Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) and Appeal Rights were provided to Licensee, Maria Villafranco.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady KingTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundoTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3491
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/13/2023
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