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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750151
Report Date: 11/16/2023
Date Signed: 11/16/2023 02:12:08 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/16/2023 02:12 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:	ARK ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	197750151
ADMINISTRATOR:	VONDA PERRY		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	1146 COMMERCE CENTER DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(661) 504-4034
CITY:	LANCASTER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93534
CAPACITY: 8	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	11/16/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:30 PM
MET WITH:	Director Vonda Perry		TIME COMPLETED:	02:35 PM

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On 11/16/2023 at 12:30pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Andrea Pittman and (LPA) Andrew Alemoh arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection. LPA was met by the Facility Representative and permitted to enter the facility. The Director Vonda Perry joined the Analyst and then guided the LPAs on a tour of the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During the inspection, LPA observed 0 children and 4 staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 5:00am to 8:00pm.

Facility consists of a total of 11 rooms/areas: three classrooms, two offices, one front desk, one kitchen, one staff restroom, two children’s restroom, and one outdoor 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. Children are provided purified water from a large container dispensed in individual water bottles and in individual, one-time use disposable cups. An isolation area was inspected and located near a separate restroom. The calming area was inspected and located in the far side of the classroom. Children are provided napping and age appropriate and individual bedding were observed; the facility has 16 cots. 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: 11/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2023

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: ARK ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750151
	VISIT DATE: 11/16/2023

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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 smoke detector tested properly at 9:23am and the carbon monoxide detector tested properly at 9:17am. LPAs observed the first aid kit and it was found to be complete with the following supplies including tweezers, scissors, gauze, bandages, cleansing pad/solution, adhesive tape, 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 the off-limits kitchen under the safety latched sink.

Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months and the last drills were conducted and documented on 10/2/2023 at 9:35am for the drills. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and meets the Fire Marshal Codes and Standards. Menus are posted at least a week in advanced and in sight of parents to review; however, LPAs observed the posted menus were not dated. The Director will correct the menus to show the dates. Daily activity schedules are posted showing meal/snack times, nap time, and specific activities. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted accessible to parents. Food allergies are noted and are posted in each individual classroom and the Director will post a master copy of the allergies in the kitchen. There is outside food permitted and the food is properly labeled, accordingly. The center provides meals: breakfast, lunch, and am and pm 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 with adequate, resilient, cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter. Children are provided purified water via a large container dispensed in disposable, one-time use cups and individual drinking bottles 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.

Facility maintains an adequate teacher-child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determined basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2023

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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: ARK ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750151
	VISIT DATE: 11/16/2023

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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; and 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. Personnel records were reviewed for completeness. There is at least one staff member currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid, which expires in 8/2024. Child Care Providers (AB1207) Mandated Reporter training certificate is expiring 2025.

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.

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/.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2023

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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: ARK ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750151
	VISIT DATE: 11/16/2023

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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

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

Per Title 22 Regulations, this facility is in compliance, no deficiency will be issued today. An exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Vonda Perry 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: 11/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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