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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750052
Report Date: 07/10/2024
Date Signed: 07/10/2024 03:15:49 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:IT'S A SMALL WORLDFACILITY NUMBER:
197750052
ADMINISTRATOR:YESENIA CANCHOLAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:44221 10TH ST WESTTELEPHONE:
(661) 802-4734
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93534
CAPACITY:39CENSUS: 7DATE:
07/10/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:35 PM
MET WITH:Director Loannie RamirezTIME COMPLETED:
03:35 PM
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On 7/10/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Pittman arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA was met by 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 23 children and 4 staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 6:00pm.

Facility consists of a multiple rooms/areas including an infant classroom, toddler classroom, two indoor play areas, one office, one kitchen, one staff restroom, two children’s restroom, and one outdoor play area.

Indoor Activity Space:
This is an infant facility including a toddler component. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed sign-ins completed by each parent/guardian per requirements via the Brightwheel App. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings. Children are provided filtered water from a large container dispensed in individual water bottles. An isolation area was inspected and located near a separate restroom in the office. The calming area was inspected and located in the library of the classroom. Children are provided napping and age appropriate and individual bedding were observed; there is 7 cribs, 2 mats, and 33 cots.

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 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in a system and were observed to be operating according to Fire Marshall Standards at 12:51pm.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea PittmanTELEPHONE: 661-202-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/10/2024
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: IT'S A SMALL WORLD
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750052
VISIT DATE: 07/10/2024
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LPA observed the first aid kit and it was found to be complete with the following supplies including scissors, gauze, adhesive tape, bandages, cleansing pad/solution, thermometer, and a first aid manual; the tweezers were missing, technical assistant was provided. 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 in a cabinet by the kitchen area. Medication is stored in the off-limits office. Sharps/knives are stored in the locked cabinet by the kitchen area. The facility does not provide transportation. There is no smoking on the premises. There are no weapons, firearms, ammunition on site; LPA did not observe any of the above.
Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months and the last drills were conducted and documented on 4/17/2024 at 9:30am for the drills. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and meets the Fire Marshal Codes and Standards (last serviced 3/25/2024). Menus are posted for the current week, dated, and in sight of parents to review; technical assistance was provided to ensure they are posted at least a week in advance. Refrigeration is kept at 34 degrees minimum for the children’s food. 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 accessible to parents; technical assistance was provided to include the LIC 999A in all classrooms. There is no outside food allowed. The center provides meals: breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
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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 individual drinking bottles during outdoor play. There is no adequate shaded area for rest, technical assistance was provided. The playground is not well-fenced, all around, technical assistance was provided, 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, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 613A- Personal rights, LIC
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea PittmanTELEPHONE: 661-202-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2024
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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: IT'S A SMALL WORLD
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750052
VISIT DATE: 07/10/2024
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995- Parent’s Rights, and LIC 701- Physician Reports or similar documents used by the facility; Immunization Records. LIC 9227, 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. Personnel records included LIC 9052- Employee Rights, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse. Director and teachers are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid, expiring in 2025-2026. Child Care Providers (AB1207) Mandated Reporter training certificate is expiring in 2025-2026, technical assistance was provided for the one staff with an expired certification. The immunizations were missing for Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, this is a Type B violation, see the LIC 809D for the details. The facility maintains insurance on the facility.

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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed the 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.

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/.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea PittmanTELEPHONE: 661-202-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2024
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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: IT'S A SMALL WORLD
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750052
VISIT DATE: 07/10/2024
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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. Staff is aware that 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.

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 on the 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 or call at (916) 654-1541.



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, a Type B Deficiency has been cited. Please, see the LIC 809D for the citation.

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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea PittmanTELEPHONE: 661-202-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2024
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Document Has Been Signed on 07/10/2024 03:15 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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: IT'S A SMALL WORLD
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750052

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/10/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 had required immunizations prior to starting employment which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/12/2024
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Licensee will e-mail proof of immunizations for the staff no later than 8/12/2024.
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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 RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea PittmanTELEPHONE: 661-202-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/10/2024
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