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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750125
Report Date: 08/10/2023
Date Signed: 08/10/2023 01:51:22 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/10/2023 01:51 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:	IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2		FACILITY NUMBER:	197750125
ADMINISTRATOR:	YESENIA CANCHOLA		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	1110 W AVENUE I		TELEPHONE:	(661) 492-0550
CITY:	LANCASTER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93534
CAPACITY: 12	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12	CENSUS: 11	DATE:	08/10/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:00 AM
MET WITH:	Director Yesenia Canchola		TIME COMPLETED:	02:50 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 08/10/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alemoh met with the facility Director, Yesenia Canchola for the One Year Required inspection for the school age license in accordance with the facility sketch. A tour of the facility was conducted. Upon arrival LPA observed 11 school children and 1 teacher on the premises, along with the Director. The hours of operation are 6:30AM - 6:30PM Monday - Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Indoor/Children’s Area: After School RM: LPA observed clean mats and blankets for the children to use. First aid kit was observed with supplies readily available. A water dispenser with disposable cups was observed inside the classroom and outside. There is a storage room that is to remain lock at all times. 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 inaccessible, poisons locked, furniture/equipment is good condition, free of flies, other insects, rodents; tables/chairs provided to meet children’s needs; all play equipment and 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. Trash cans 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 filtered water to fill up each child's water bottle).

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/10/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/10/2023

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: 197750125
	VISIT DATE: 08/10/2023

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LPA observed a sufficient quantity of mats available for napping children. All materials and surfaces are toxic free and 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 07/03/23, 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 11/24. Mandated Reporter Training expired. LPA advised staff/director to complete the mandated reporter training every 2 years.

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.

Restrooms: LPA inspected and observed the boys restroom: 2 toilets, 1 urinal and 1 sink. The girls restroom had 3 toilets and 1 sink.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/10/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/10/2023

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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: 197750125
	VISIT DATE: 08/10/2023

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LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Water temperature is appropriate. There is an isolation area for children who become ill while in care located near the director office. 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. There is no body of water on the premises.

Indoor: There is an indoor playroom on the premises. There is a play yard as well for infants/toddlers to play. LPA observed age appropriate play equipment, and learning materials such as books and blocks for the children to learn and play. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) was observed in the playroom area. There is a fire alarm system located in the play room area. Per the director, day care children understand not to touch the alarm system, and it is remained locked but readily available upon emergencies.

Outdoor: Outside play area is completely fenced. There are two exits that were observed to be locked, and made inaccessible for children to leave/escape. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. There is rubber mulch and concrete areas for active play. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, debris, cushioning material underneath. No bodies of water were observed. There are areas for shade and rest. School age children have their own personal water bottles as well as disposable cups.

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 medications on the premises.
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).

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/10/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/10/2023

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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: 197750125
	VISIT DATE: 08/10/2023

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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. Meals such as AM snack, PM snack and lunch is provided. LPA inspected the kitchen where food is prepared and observed the food menu. The kitchen is off limits to school age children.

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.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/10/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/10/2023

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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: 197750125
	VISIT DATE: 08/10/2023

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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process

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 Yesenia Canchola. This report was read and provided to Director Yesenia Canchola, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/10/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/10/2023

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