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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750105
Report Date: 12/19/2023
Date Signed: 12/19/2023 12:47:51 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/19/2023 12:47 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:	GARDEN PATCH PLAY SCHOOL, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197750105
ADMINISTRATOR:	CHRISTIE COPLEY		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	24436 VALLEY ST		TELEPHONE:	(661) 888-1198
CITY:	NEWHALL	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91321
CAPACITY: 45	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 45	CENSUS: 38	DATE:	12/19/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:30 AM
MET WITH:	Christie Copley, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	01:15 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 12/19/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega met with facility Site Director Christie Copley and conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During inspection LPA observed 38 children and eight staff providing care and supervision. Facility Operates in three classroom referred to as the Family Room, Sunshine Room and the Prairie Room. There are a total of three classrooms, one large play yard(Meadow) and two sheds in the back yard(maintained locked) and utilized for art supplies and loose equipment parts. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage with children’s names labeled for belongings. The classrooms consists of filtered water dispensers for indoor use. Children bring individual personal cups/bottles from home and are refilled with non contaminated drinking water from a water dispenser as needed(Pin 21-21 waiver lead testing on file). Facility has an isolation area which takes place in the main church office on the premises. Children have the option for rest time and quiet time if needed (cots and comfortable privacy areas are available.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/19/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/19/2023

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: GARDEN PATCH PLAY SCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750105
	VISIT DATE: 12/19/2023

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Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flush 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 of toiletries, and sanitized by school personnel daily and or as needed.
Facility operates three sessions Full day: Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p. m.(main family room), Toddler Room referred to as the Prairie room Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and afternoon session from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Families bring their own children lunch and snacks during hours of operation. Food allergies are noted in the classroom and food preparation area. There is hot running water in the kitchen food preparation area.

Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist. First Aid supplies, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition according to fire marshal standards.

Trash cans with tight lids were observed. Food was inspected, and it was properly labeled, stored, and within expiration date. Refrigerator is clean and operating at the proper temperature. The kitchen area is adequately equipped, clean, and free from hazards. Cleaning supplies are out of reach of children.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/19/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/19/2023

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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: GARDEN PATCH PLAY SCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750105
	VISIT DATE: 12/19/2023

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Emergency Drills are conducted every sixth month last drill was conducted and documented on 10/26/2023 at 10:15 a.m. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and meets the Fire Marshal codes and standards (last serviced 12/29/2022) according to facility fire Marshal will be serving the Fire extinguisher during Winter break.

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 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 in personal individual cups for children for outdoor play. The facility does not utilize water for drinking nor food preparation at the facility. Children bring their own lunch and water bottles from home. Facility provides drinking water from a non contaminating fixture and is readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area. There is adequate shade area for rest. The playground is well fenced all around, and no bodies of water observed in the outdoor play area.

Facility maintains adequate teacher child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determine basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted accessible to parents. Children's records were reviewed for completeness. Health History, Emergency contact and Medical Exams; Immunization Records 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/19/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/19/2023

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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: GARDEN PATCH PLAY SCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750105
	VISIT DATE: 12/19/2023

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Teachers are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires until 11/01/2025. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training certificate for staff and Director are current. All staff are required to take the Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter training every 2 years. www.mandatedreporterca.com.
The following Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.

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

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/19/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/19/2023

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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: GARDEN PATCH PLAY SCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750105
	VISIT DATE: 12/19/2023

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New employee hires 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

For updates on Community Care Licensing please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/

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

Per Title 22 Regulations facility is in compliance, no deficiencies will be issued today. An exit Interview was conducted with facility Site Director. A copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided on this day.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/19/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/19/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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