197750118-9-1-2023-12-CC-AALH-CV9PV9-20230901113845

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750118
Report Date: 09/01/2023
Date Signed: 09/01/2023 11:39:10 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/01/2023 11:39 AM - 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:	MARIE KERR PARK - DISCOVERY LEARNING EXPERIENCE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197750118
ADMINISTRATOR:	KAREN BARCUS		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	39700 30TH ST W		TELEPHONE:	(661) 718-3699
CITY:	PALMDALE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93551
CAPACITY: 28	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 28	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	09/01/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Director Marsha Jones		TIME COMPLETED:	12:20 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 09/01/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alemoh met with the facility Director, Marsha Jones for the One Year Required inspection for the preschool license in accordance with the facility sketch. A tour of the facility was conducted. Upon arrival LPA observed 5 preschool children and 1 staff on the premises, along with the Director. The hours of operation are 9:00AM - 2:00PM Monday - Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. No bodies of water on the premises. Indoor/Children’s Area: Child care center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair; all outdoor and indoor passageways, stair ways, incline, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean, cleaning compounds located in locked top cabinet making it inaccessible to children, poisons locked, furniture/equipment (4 desks) is good condition, free of flies, other insects, rodents; tables/chairs provided to meet children’s needs; all play equipment and learning materials used by children are age-appropriate, each child has an individual permanent or portable storage space (cubby, individually labelled with name) for his/her clothing, personal belongings and or bedding (stored separately). There is a working telephone. A classroom microwave was observed to be clean. LPA observed the classroom sink to have soap and paper towels for children to wash hands as well as paint brushes. All cabinets in the classroom were observed to be locked and made inaccessible to children. Cabinets contained extra learning materials and cleaning supplies.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/01/2023

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: MARIE KERR PARK - DISCOVERY LEARNING EXPERIENCE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750118
	VISIT DATE: 09/01/2023

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Trash cans x2 for solid waste have tight fitting lids, drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors (Drinking water is available inside the center in the form of water bottles. Children bring their own water bottles to the facility). All materials and surfaces are toxic free are inaccessible, no fireplace. There is a working Carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector and Fire Extinguisher (3A40BC).

Staff/Personnel Records: Director (qualified) qualifications were verified, Designation of Responsibility observed, immunization's, TB clearance, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging suspected child abuse and mandated reporter were observed in file.

Facility Records: Roster, fire/disaster drill log last completed on August 2023(end of summer) CPR/First Aid, and mandated report training were reviewed.

Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB 394L), emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist.

Documents Provided and or Discussed: Forms and records to keep at the facility and IMS.

Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies (thermometer) readily available. CPR/First Aid expires on 10/24 . Mandated Reporter Training has expires 10/24. Staff #2 mandated reporter has expired. LPA advised director and staff to submit a new mandated reporter to LPA as soon as possible.

Electrical outlets are inaccessible, recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment were observed on the premises. There are no window cords accessible to children.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. The parent board was reviewed and has all of the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current. Roster current.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/01/2023

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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: MARIE KERR PARK - DISCOVERY LEARNING EXPERIENCE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750118
	VISIT DATE: 09/01/2023

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Restrooms: LPA inspected and observed 1 toilet and 1 sink. LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Storage cabinet with extra learning materials, and arts and crafts were observed to be locked. Water temperature is appropriate. Facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times, first aid supplies (thermometer, bandages, scissors), sign in/out sheets (Electronically and manually) available and completed daily. No Smoking prohibited on the premises, daily inspection for illness, no prohibited child care items observed. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises.

Napping: Per director statements due to the hours of operation children do not nap in the center.

Outdoor: Outside play area is completely fenced in by an iron fence. There are two entrances in the play yard that were observed to be locked. Outdoor play equipment such as: little tikes, and play ground balls was inspected for health an safety, good repair and age appropriateness. There is concrete areas for active play. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, debris, cushioning material underneath. Preschool children have their own personal water bottles as well as disposable cups. LPA observed a storage area that was locked.

Teacher child ratios were observed and staff name recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate.

Health Related Services: Per director there are no children at the time of visit that are on medications. Medications inaccessible to children; all prescription and non-prescription medications have child’s name and are dated; written consent and instruction from child’s representative, a plan to document and report to child’s representative when medication is administered to a child; IMS plan on file (if applicable).

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/01/2023

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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: MARIE KERR PARK - DISCOVERY LEARNING EXPERIENCE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750118
	VISIT DATE: 09/01/2023

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Children are inspected for illnesses (wellness policy) as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission (licensing medication form- LIC9221 - also used).

LPA advised the Director must administer medication, and document the dosage, date and time onto a log. Medication can be brought and taken home by the parent daily. Medication will be properly labeled and stored in its original container.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. Currently no 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/childquanda.htm

Food Service: The facility currently does not have a food program. Children bring their own snacks and lunch to the facility.

Director advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/01/2023

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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: MARIE KERR PARK - DISCOVERY LEARNING EXPERIENCE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750118
	VISIT DATE: 09/01/2023

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Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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.

Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. Director shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of child care center or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
No deficiency. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Marsha Jones. This report was read and provided to Director Marsha Jones, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/01/2023

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