197750139-9-21-2023-12-CC-APIN-CVVVD6-20230921162014

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750139
Report Date: 09/21/2023
Date Signed: 09/21/2023 04:20:23 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 TOTS PREPARATORY ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	197750139
ADMINISTRATOR:	CAROLYN ARMSTRONG		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	44839 TREVOR AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(661) 206-8677
CITY:	LANCASTER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93534
CAPACITY: 8	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8	CENSUS: 1	DATE:	09/21/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:31 AM
MET WITH:	Licensee Stephanie Armstrong		TIME COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

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On 9/21/2023 at 8:31am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Pittman arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection. LPA was met by Licensee Stephanie Armstrong and permitted to enter the facility. The Director guided the LPA on a tour of the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During the inspection, LPA observed 1 children and 3 staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 6:00pm.

Facility consists of a total of 6 rooms/areas: one classroom, one office, one kitchen, one staff bathroom, one storage room, and one indoor play area.

Indoor Activity Space:
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 filtered water with individual bottles and one-time use disposable cups. An isolation area was inspected and located near a separate restroom by the front desk. A calming area was inspected and is located in the library area. Children are provided napping and age appropriate and individual cribs 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: 09/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2023

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 TOTS PREPARATORY ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750139
	VISIT DATE: 09/21/2023

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Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operating according to Fire Marshall standards as a system, reading “normal” and operational at 9:34am. 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 behind a storage room.

Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months and the last drills were conducted and documented on 7/28/2023 at 10:50am 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 6/9/2023). Menus are posted at least a week in advanced and in sight of parents to review; however, the menu is not dated, technical assistance was provided for the Licensee to include the date. 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; currently, there are no infants/children attending with allergies. The facility does permit outside food and labels it accordingly. The center provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

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The indoor 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 secure on the ground with adequate cushioning material around the perimeter and under the structures. Children are provided with filtered water via a container and individual drinking bottles and disposable, one-time use cups during indoor play.

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 and posted accessible to parents.

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Children's records were reviewed for completeness. Health History, Identification/Emergency contacts, and Medical Exams; Immunization Records and CDPH 286 are all in the children's file.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2023

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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 TOTS PREPARATORY ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750139
	VISIT DATE: 09/21/2023

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The facility roster was up to date and all staff have been fingerprinted and association to the designated license number. Personnel records were reviewed for completeness. The teachers are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid, expiring in 3/16/2024. Child Care Providers (AB1207) Mandated Reporter training certificate is expiring 4/1/2024. The Director is missing a curriculum course from the education; however, an exception has been granted until the director can complete the curriculum course. Additionally, the Director completed the incorrect Mandated Reporter Training and the Pediatric CPR/First Aid. This is a Type B Violation for the Mandated Reporter Training, see the LIC 809D for the details; it is a technical violation for the incorrect Pediatric CPR/First aid training as there is at least one staff member with the training.

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.

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

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2023

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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 TOTS PREPARATORY ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750139
	VISIT DATE: 09/21/2023

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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

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

Per Title 22 Regulations, facility is not in compliance, a Type B Deficiency has been cited. Please, see the LIC 809D for the citation.

An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Stephanie Armstrong 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: 09/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2023

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Created By: Andrea Pittman On 09/21/2023 at 03:12 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 TOTS PREPARATORY ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750139
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/21/2023

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, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by the Director not having completed the correct Mandated Reporter Training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/05/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The Director will send the copy of the mandated reporter certificate via e-mail no later than 10/5/2023.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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: 09/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2023

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