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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197700870
Report Date: 09/12/2024
Date Signed: 09/20/2024 01:22:32 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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:ARMSTRONG FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197700870
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		STEPHANIE ARMSTRONGFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 429-7937
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93536
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 0DATE:
09/12/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:31 AM
MET WITH:Stephanie ArmstrongTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
10:30 AM
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On 9/12/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath announced a Relocation pre-licensing inspection with the licensee, Stephanie Armstrong, to ensure the facility meets licensing requirements. The licensee is requested to provide care for a large family childcare home with a capacity of 14 children. LPA toured the house in and out. Individuals who reside in the home include 1 adult (the licensee). Per Guardian, all adults in this facility obtain a criminal record clearance and are associated with the facility.
During today's inspection, 0 children were with the licensee. The licensee's hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 23 hours. The incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. The licensees will not provide IMS at this time.
The home is described as follows:
This two-story home comprises a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home with a kitchen, living/dining room, laundry room, and garage. There is no body of water on the premises. Childcare children can access the backyard.
Main area: Main care is provided on the First floor; the Family, Dining, and Living rooms are used for childcare. Children use the bathroom next to the closet right in the hallway.
· Family Room/Living room/Dining room: A fireplace in the Family room is screened to make it inaccessible to the children. LPA observed a safety latch in front of the fireplace, which was made inaccessible to children. Per the licensees, the children will nap in the Family Room and Living room.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/12/2024
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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: ARMSTRONG FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700870
VISIT DATE: 09/12/2024
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· Bathroom #1: Bathroom #1 was toured and inspected. The toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and in operable condition.
· Kitchen (Gate/ off limited): All sharp utensils, cutlery, cleaning supplies, medicines, drawers, cabinets with plastic bags, and pointy things or small things children can swallow are inaccessible to children with a child safety latch under the kitchen sink. The refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, microwave, etc., are clean. Medications were stored in the off-limits bedroom.
· Outside: The backyard was inspected. It is completely fenced (brick). The licensee was reminded to supervise children while playing in the backyard.
Off-limit area: The areas include the second floor all bedrooms, bathroom #2, #3, laundry (safety knob), and garage (Safety door knob).
· Bedrooms (Safety gate): The master bedroom (the licensee), Bedroom #2 (Guesses), and Bedroom #3 (storage), Bedroom #4 (Office) have safety gates to prevent children from accessing second floor.
· Bathroom #2 (Master Bathroom): Bathroom #2 is inside the master bedroom. LPA toured and inspected the medicine cabinet. The toilet and sink are in operable condition.
· Bathroom #3: Bathroom #3 is inside the master bedroom. LPA toured and inspected the medicine cabinet. The toilet and sink are in operable condition.
· Laundry (Safety gate): The clean supplies and poison are in the laundry room. The garage door has a safety gate, which is inaccessible to children.
· Garage (safety gate): LPA inspected the garage. According to the licensee, it is off-limits for children, and no childcare activities will be conducted there. LPA observed a deadbeat door lock or (key lock) on the garage door.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: ARMSTRONG FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700870
VISIT DATE: 09/12/2024
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· AC/Heating Unit was observed. The AC/Heating Unit is located on the right side of the home and is inaccessible to children via barrels blocking access to the AC unit.
· Bodies of water: According to the applicant, there were no bodies of water in the home.
· Electrical outlets: All unused electrical outlets are plugged in and inaccessible to children.
· Food: The applicant will enroll in the Food program. The applicant will provide Breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
· Fire extinguisher (2A10BC): LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) reading in Green, located in the front door, and inaccessible to children. It meets standards established by the State Fire Marshall.
· Fireplace: The fireplace was observed in the family room and is screened to make it inaccessible to the children.
· Hanging window blind cords: The cords are inaccessible to children.
· Isolation area (Illness): Per the applicant, if the child shows signs of illness, they will be separated from other children and stay near the front door.
· Medications and cleaning solutions: Detergents and cleaning compounds are in the upper kitchen cabinet, inaccessible to the children, and medications are in the off-limits bedroom.
· Napping: Children will nap in designated areas with adult supervision. According to the licensee, she has 10 mats, 20 cots, 2 playpens and 3 cribs .
· Overnight Care: According to the licensee, it may provide overnight care.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: ARMSTRONG FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700870
VISIT DATE: 09/12/2024
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· Pets: No pet
· Phone service: There is a working landline or cell phone.
· Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide: The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices tested operable.
· The first aid kit is in the closet and is inaccessible to children. It was observed to be complete with supplies and a first aid manual.
· Transportation: The applicant will provide transportation for children. The applicant has a valid California driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and vehicle registration.
· Weapons or Firearms: Per the applicant, there are No Firearms at the facility at this time. LPA does not observe any firearms.
Documentation:
The licensee has current CPR and First Aid Training with expiration dates of 2/2026 and Prevented Health and Safety Training completed on 9/6/2024 with lead exposure training. She has her fingerprint clearance and TB exam. She has proof of being immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. She has proof of Mandated Reporting Training expiration dated 8/2026. LPA shared LIC 311D with the licensee.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: ARMSTRONG FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700870
VISIT DATE: 09/12/2024
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The following was discussed with the licensee:
· [Applicant, Licensee, or Facility representative] was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.
· The [applicant, or licensee] provided proof of control of property.
· Because the [applicant, or licensee] rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the licensee confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The licensee obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149).
· The [applicant, or licensee] has not obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC9149). Without this consent, the licensee understands that, once licensed, they can operate with a maximum capacity of 6 [or 12] children. If property owner/landlord consent is obtained in the future, the licensee is advised that a new Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) must be submitted with a change of capacity fee of $25, to increase the capacity and provide care to 8 [or 14] children.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: ARMSTRONG FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700870
VISIT DATE: 09/12/2024
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· This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (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
· Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (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.
· LPA reviewed with [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] 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. Entrance Checklist was provided to the licensee.
· On this date, xx/xx/xxxx, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: ARMSTRONG FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700870
VISIT DATE: 09/12/2024
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· LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] 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 [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] 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.
· [Applicant, or Licensee] was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.
· A notice of site visit was given to [applicant, licensee or facility representative] and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.
· 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 platforms.
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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: ARMSTRONG FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700870
VISIT DATE: 09/12/2024
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o A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family childcare home in accordance with Health and Safety Code sections 1596.848(b) and (c). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucer, and other items that fall into that category.
o Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, Posting requirements, and Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children's and provider's files and Safe Sleep Awareness. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. The licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care.
o The licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B.
o Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. The licensee was advised that the inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility's phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified.
o Requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills, and documentation for both.
o The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
o The licensee is reminded that 100% supervision is required for children at all times.
o The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-540-4000. Also, call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B).
o The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in private residences that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family childcare home where children are present (24/7 ban).
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: ARMSTRONG FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700870
VISIT DATE: 09/12/2024
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**As a result of this inspection, the application is pending the manager's review and approval.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Stephanie Armstrong.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

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