197750123-11-7-2023-12-CC-APIN-CXD22E-20231107160036

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750123
Report Date: 11/07/2023
Date Signed: 11/07/2023 04:01:00 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 WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2		FACILITY NUMBER:	197750123
ADMINISTRATOR:	CLAUDIA CANCHOLA		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	1110 W AVENUE I		TELEPHONE:	(661) 492-0550
CITY:	LANCASTER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93534
CAPACITY:	24	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	11/07/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:55 AM
MET WITH:	Director Loannie Ramirez		TIME COMPLETED:	04:30 PM

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On 11/7/2023 at 9:55am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Pittman arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection. LPA was met by the Director and permitted to enter the facility. The Director guided the LPA on a tour of the facility in accordance with the facility sketch; the visit was later joined with the Licensee. During the inspection, LPA observed 8 infants and 3 staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 6:00pm.

Facility consists of a total of 6 rooms/areas: one classroom, one office, one kitchen, two staff restrooms, and one outdoor play area.

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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 via the Bright Wheel app. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings. Children are provided filtered water from a large container dispensed in individual, personal and reusable water bottles or one-time use disposable cups. An isolation area was inspected and located in a back room near a separate restroom. The calming area was inspected and located in the classroom in the library area. Children are provided napping and age appropriate cribs were observed; the facility had 7 cribs and one mat. There were pillows, blankets, and toys in the cribs which is not permitted; however, there were no children sleeping at the time of observation, the Director removed the pillows, blankets and toys, this is a technical violation. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. There is a changing table within arm reach of a sink for diapering needs of infants in care.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman	TELEPHONE: 661-202-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2023

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: IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750123
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/07/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type A

Section Cited

HSC

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:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having Staff 1 fingerprinted prior to starting employment which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/08/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee had Staff 1 immediately leave and scheduled to get fingerprinted. Licensee will send the copy of the completed LIC 9163 via e-mail no later than 11/8/2023.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman	TELEPHONE: 661-202-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2023

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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: IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750123
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/07/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having Staff 1 and Staff 2 complete their Mandated Reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/21/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will submit the Mandated Reporter Certificates for Staff 1 and 2 via e-mail no later than 11/21/2023.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman	TELEPHONE: 661-202-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2023

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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: IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750123
	VISIT DATE: 11/07/2023

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Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition and are operating according to Fire Marshall standards. LPA observed the first aid kit and it was found to 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 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 an inaccessible area to infants in care.

Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months and the last drills were conducted and documented on 10/18/2023 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 12/8/2022). Menus are posted at least a week in advanced and in sight of parents to review; however, they were not dated, this is a technical violation. The Director was explained that the menus must be dated. Daily activity schedules are posted showing meal/snack times, nap times, and specific activities. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted and accessible to parents. Food allergies are noted and are posted in the classrooms and in the kitchen by the menus. There is no outside food allowed; however, if food is brought from home, it is permitted and the food is properly labeled with the child's name and date; the Director was made aware that food can be kept for only 72 hours. The center provides meals: breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

Outdoor Activity Space:
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; however, there was not adequate, resilient, cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter of the climbing structures, the Director placed the cushioning materials underneath and around the structures to meet regulations. This is a technical violation. Children are provided filtered water from a large container dispensed in individual, personal and reusable water bottles or one-time use disposable cups 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman	TELEPHONE: 661-202-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2023

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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: IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750123
	VISIT DATE: 11/07/2023

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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, and LIC 701- Physician Reports or similar documents used by the facility; Immunization Records are all in the children's file. The records were missing the LIC 9227 and the PM 286, this is a technical violation.

The facility roster was up to date and and Staff 1 has not been fingerprinted and association to the designated license number; this is a Type A violation, see the LIC 809D for the details. Personnel records were reviewed for completeness. Director is currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid, valid until 11/2024. Child Care Providers (AB1207) Mandated Reporter training certificate is valid until 6/2024 for the Director; however, the Mandated Reporter Trainings were not in the file for Staff 1 and 2, this is a Type B violation, see the LIC 809D for the details. The facility maintains insurance via Next First Insurance Agency, Inc./State National Insurance Company, Inc. which expires 10/4/2024.

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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman	TELEPHONE: 661-202-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2023

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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: IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750123
	VISIT DATE: 11/07/2023

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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/.

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. 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.

For updates on Community Care Licensing, please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman	TELEPHONE: 661-202-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2023

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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: IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750123
	VISIT DATE: 11/07/2023

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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 A and Type B Deficiency has been 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.

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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman	TELEPHONE: 661-202-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2023

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