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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750015
Report Date: 06/15/2023
Date Signed: 06/15/2023 02:55:20 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/15/2023 02:55 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:LANCASTER MONTESSORI PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197750015
ADMINISTRATOR:LALANIE HERATHFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:933 NEWGROVE AVETELEPHONE:
(661) 723-0026
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93534
CAPACITY: 63TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 63CENSUS: DATE:
06/15/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Ms. Karren Jones TIME COMPLETED:
11:40 AM
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On 06/15/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso met with Director, Karren Jones for the purpose of conducting an unannounced annual required inspection. During the time of this inspection LPA observed a total of 8 children and 2 qualified staff providing care and supervision. Only one of the rooms was operating during visit. This facility is a combination center with preschool license and Toddler program. The facility hours are Monday 8 am – Friday 4:00 PM. LPA toured and inspected the school inside and out in accordance with the facility sketch.

Per the Director, there are no firearms or weapons on the premise. LPA did not observe bodies of water on the premise. Disinfectants, chemical compounds, and poisons were found to be inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed that cleaning compounds, disinfectants are stored in the staff bathroom.

Furniture and equipment
The classrooms, LPA observed cubbies in which children’s belongings can be stored. Children’s water bottles were observed to be labeled with children's names. LPA observed one cleaning spray stored in an upper cabinet. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/15/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/15/2023
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: LANCASTER MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750015
VISIT DATE: 06/15/2023
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Teacher child ratios were observed, and staff names recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine the basic needs of children are being met and appropriate. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. The parent board was reviewed and has all of the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills are maintained current, last fire drill was conducted 06/15/2023.

Records: Children's records and staff records were reviewed and are complete. LPA verified at least one staff person present that has a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid training expires on 02/20/2025.

Bathrooms: The bathrooms were observed to be clean and in good repair. The toilets and faucets are in operable conditions.

Napping Equipment: LPA observed a sufficient quantity of napping equipment for the children. There are mats available for the children to sleep on. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and materials. Linens and bedding are washed weekly. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in one of the rooms near the main entrance.
Medications:
This facility does not provide incidental medical services for infants. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2023
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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: LANCASTER MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750015
VISIT DATE: 06/15/2023
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Kitchen: The kitchen was observed to be clean and properly equipped. The facility provides snacks for the children. Children bring their lunches from home. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks.

Chemicals are kept separate and are stored in the staff bathroom. The facility has ensured and establish measures to keep the facility free of flies and other insects or rodents. Currently, the facility does not prepare food, they have packaged snacks for the children. The kitchen is made inaccessible to children, there is a security gate that separates it.

There is an operating telephone in the Child Care Center. LPA observed fully charged and operational 2A10BC fire extinguisher located on the premises of the facility. This facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meets statutory requirements. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitted covers that are kept on, and are in good repair.

**The outdoor play area is toured, and yard is completely fenced in. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health and safety, toys were in good repair and age appropriate. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water there are no bodies of water on premises. Outdoor play area is divided for Toddlers and Preschool.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2023
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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: LANCASTER MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750015
VISIT DATE: 06/15/2023
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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


Safe Sleep

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with director 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 director 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.


A copy of this report was discussed and left at the facility. For additional information, licensing forms, and updates visit our website at: www.ccld.ca.gov. This facility is already receiving Quarterly updates along with PINS from the childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov .

Per the Title 22 regulations, the above facility was found to be operating in compliance. No citations were issued on this date. Notice of Site visit was left at the facility and a copy of this report was left at the facility.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2023
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