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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750085
Report Date: 09/26/2023
Date Signed: 09/26/2023 02:22:57 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:LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197750085
ADMINISTRATOR:ASHLEY ALVAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:44832 CEDAR AVETELEPHONE:
(661) 522-3555
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93534
CAPACITY: 40TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 40CENSUS: 34DATE:
09/26/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:37 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Ashley AlvaTIME COMPLETED:
02:40 PM
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On 9/26/2023 at 8:37am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Pittman arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection. LPA was met by Facility Representative and permitted to enter the facility. The Licensee Ashley Alva guided the LPA on a tour of the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During the inspection, LPA observed 34 children and 5 staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 6:00pm.

Facility consists of a total of 13 rooms/areas: four classrooms, one front desk, one kitchen, one staff restroom, two children’s restrooms, staff lounge/materials storage, cleaning closet, center room, and one outdoor play area separated for both the preschool and toddler areas.

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Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed sign-in sheets completed by each parent/guardian per requirements. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings. The children have access to water via individual, reusable water bottles and filtered water. An isolation area was inspected and located near a separate restroom. The calming area was inspected and located in each classroom in the reading area. Children are provided napping and age appropriate and individual bedding and cots were observed. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flushed properly; toilet and sinks are reachable by the children. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked with toiletries, and sanitized by on-site staff.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2023
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: LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750085
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2023
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Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition and were tested at 9:41am. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operating according to Fire Marshall standards. First Aid Kit shall be complete with the following supplies including tweezers, scissors, gauze, bandages, cleansing pad/solution, thermometer, and a first aid manual. Trash cans with tight lids were observed. Cleaning supplies, hazardous materials, and/or poisons are found to be out of the reach of children and locked in the cleaning closet in a cabinet with a safety latch.

Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months and the last drills were conducted and documented on 9/12/2023 at 10:00am for the Fire Drill and Emergency/Earthquake Drill. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and meets the Fire Marshal Codes and Standards (last serviced 5/2/2023). Menus are posted at least a week in advanced and in sight of parents to review. Daily activity schedules are posted showing meal/snack times, nap time, and specific activities. Food allergies are noted and are posted in the kitchen on the refrigerator. There is no outside food allowed and the center provides breakfast, lunch, and two 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. 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 with filtered water with individual, reusable drinking bottles during outdoor play. There is adequate shaded area for rest. The playground is well-fenced, all around 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. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted and accessible to parents.

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Children's records were reviewed for completeness. LIC 702- Preadmission Health History, LIC 700- Identification & Emergency contact, and LIC 701- Physician Reports or similar documents used by the facility; Immunization Records and CDPH 286 are all in the children's file.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2023
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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: LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750085
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2023
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The facility roster and children’s roster were up to date. The staff records were reviews for being fingerprinted and association to the designated license number. At 11:17am, LPA observed that Staff 1 had completed the LIC 9163- Request for Live Scan Service form and had an ATI number on the form for being fingerprinted; however, there was no record of background clearance in Guardian nor was the staff associated to the facility license. After interviewing the Licensee, they believed that Staff 1 had been properly fingerprinted and associated to the facility. This is a Type A citation and has a civil penalty, see the LIC 809D for the details. The Licensee had Staff 1 leave the facility immediately and was fingerprinted the same day before licensing completed the visit. The plan of correction has been completed and provided to the Licensee during the visit.

Personnel records were reviewed for completeness and found to be complete. Director and teachers are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires in 2024-2025. Child Care Providers (AB1207) Mandated Reporter training certificate which expires 2024-2025.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 Child Care Center. 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 the 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 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.


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2023
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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: LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750085
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2023
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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. 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

Upon hire date, all staff are required to be immunized and show proof of immunization records according to Title 22 regulations.

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. Director is aware self and 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 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.


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2023
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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: LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750085
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2023
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For updates on Community Care Licensing, please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov

A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years.

Per Title 22 Regulations, the facility is not in compliance because of the one Type A Deficiency being cited. Please, see the LIC 809D for the citations. As a Type A deficiency has been cited, a copy of the citation and licensing report must be posted for 30 days. The same report must be provided to Parents/Guardians and the Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 9224 must be signed by Parents/Guardians of all enrolled children and any newly enrolled children in the next 12 months following the citation. If these requirements are not met, civil penalties per violation will be assessed.

An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Ashley Alva and a copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit, and Appeal Rights were provided on this day.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2023
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Created By: Andrea Pittman On 09/26/2023 at 01:46 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750085

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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Section Cited
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1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision (f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having the background clearance of Staff 1 prior to Staff 1 starting employment which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/27/2023
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Licensee had Staff 1 immediately leave the facility and fingerprint. Licensee provided the completed LIC 9163 for Staff 1 the same day, 9/26/2023.
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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 Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Andrea Pittman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/26/2023


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