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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750085
Report Date: 08/20/2021
Date Signed: 08/31/2021 10:53:21 AM

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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:LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197750085
ADMINISTRATOR:ASHLEY ALVAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:44832 CEDAR AVETELEPHONE:
(661) 522-3555
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93534
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 18DATE:
08/20/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:50 AM
MET WITH:Ashley Alva, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maddox conducted an unannounced inspection for the purpose of conducting a capacity increase. LPA disclosed the purpose of inspection and was granted entry by Director, Ashley Alva. Upon arrival LPA observed two classrooms in use with a total of 10 PS preschool children and 8 toddlers with 3 teachers on the premises. Facility has a toddler component kept physically separate from the preschool children. This center also has a licensed School Age (SA) component (X197750087). The hours of operation are 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM Monday - Friday.

This Preschool(PS) component is currently licensed for 12 PS children and 12 Toddlers, with a total of 24 children. Licensee wishes to increase the capacity by 10, which would have an overall capacity 22 PS and 12 Toddlers. Licensee wishes to use the current SA room to accommodate the 10 additional PS children and use another room within the center for the 6 SA children. LPA is requesting an updated facility sketch, the room measured 7 X 28 = 196/35 = 6.

LPA inspected and observed one clean bathroom (2 toilets and 2 sink). Additional sink in preschool age classroom for hand washing. In the room where there a SA children are, there is another bathroom with 1 toilet and 1 sink. Toilets and sinks are functioning properly and are age appropriate. LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/20/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/20/2021
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: LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750085
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2021
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Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. The play area has cushioned playground material and concrete. There is an area for rest (canopy). Water pitcher and filled water bottles are brought out during outdoor play. Play area was inspected and found to be free of hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. Separate playground schedule for school-age, preschool, and toddler children. Outdoor Waiver is posted in the lobby. Jungle gym is anchored to the ground. There is a bike path and other age appropriate toys.

Fire clearance has been received for the requested capacity of 34. Another fire clearance will be requested for the room where licensee wishes to relocate the SA children.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2021
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