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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750155
Report Date: 05/31/2023
Date Signed: 05/31/2023 06:46:16 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:AUNTIE JESSIE PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197750155
ADMINISTRATOR:JESSICA FONSECAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:321 EAST AVENUE K4TELEPHONE:
(661) 483-1947
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93535
CAPACITY: 54TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 54CENSUS: 0DATE:
05/31/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:10 PM
MET WITH:Applicants, Jessica FonsecaTIME COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maddox conducted an announced visit today and met with Applicants, Jessica Fonseca and her husband Jaime Fonseca today for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing inspection for a Preschool component for children ages 2 through 5 yrs. The hours of operation will be: Mon through Friday from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 54 preschool children, applicant has also submitted applications for an Infant Component (X197750156) and School Age Component (X197750157). This center is located small strip mall, the former Probation Office.

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:

· The child care center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors


· Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean (wood flooring)
· A comfortable temperature for children shall always be maintained.
· Furniture and equipment are maintained in good condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. There are a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities.
· Tables and chairs were present to meet the needs of the children.
· There are fully stocked first-aid kit(s) in locations accessible to staff but inaccessible to children.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/31/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: AUNTIE JESSIE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750155
VISIT DATE: 05/31/2023
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·Drinking water is readily available drinking fountain, children will have their own individual water bottles. Applicant was informed that the drinking water will be required to be tested for Lead within 180 days.
· Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children in a locked Janitors closet.
· The isolation is located in the office for any child who becomes ill during the day.
· LPA observed operable carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors(hard wired). Fire extinguishers are located throughout the facility and fully charged.
· The center has a working telephone
· Sign-in and out procedure (manual for now).
· The licensee shall conduct a wellness check to ensure that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted.
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LPA observed a shaded rest area for the children and the entire yard is surrounded by wrought iron fencing with a privacy mesh material in place. There are no bodies of water on the premises

The play yard was free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls (soft padding and grass). The larger apparatus accommodates children ages 3 - 12 and the smaller apparatus accommodates children ages 3 - 8.

TRANSPORTATION: Not at this time

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2023
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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: AUNTIE JESSIE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750155
VISIT DATE: 05/31/2023
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RESTROOMS: The 2 bathrooms were inspected, each bathroom has 2 toilets and 2 sinks. All toilets and hand washing facilities were maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition.

There is a separate staff bathroom available which will also be designated as the isolation bathroom for any child who may become ill.

SUPERVISION:

Applicant shall ensure no child is left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, Supervision shall include visual observation.

CHILDREN’S RECORDS:


LPA explained all children's records shall be available to the Department to inspect, audit, and copy upon demand during normal business hours.
NAPPING

· Cots will be used for napping and maintained in a safe condition.


· Each cot shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child.
· LPA informed applicant Cots should be wiped with a detergent/disinfectant weekly or when soiled or wet.
· Bedding/Linen will be stored in cubbies.
HEALTH RELATED SERVICES:

Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. A refrigerator shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration. Applicant has implemented a written plan to record the administration of prescription and nonprescription medications and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2023
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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: AUNTIE JESSIE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750155
VISIT DATE: 05/31/2023
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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

FOOD SERVICES

  • Weekly/Monthly menus must be posted for parents’ review

· Pesticides and other similar toxic substances shall not be stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food-preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances were stored in areas separate from food supplies.
· Food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin.
· Trashcans, including moveable bins, shall have a tight fitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof.
· There is a refrigerator available to store any medication that requires refrigeration.
POSTINGS:

The Applicant was informed and she is also aware of the required forms that shall be posted after licensure including the telephone number of the local health department and information on child passenger restraint systems pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.95(g) and Vehicle Code sections 27360 and 27360.5

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2023
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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: AUNTIE JESSIE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750155
VISIT DATE: 05/31/2023
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Each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available.

Applicant is reminded of the requirement to report and unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC 624B.



Measurements taken were as follows:
Room #A
46X16 = 736/35=21

Room #B
30X20= 600/35 = 17

Room #C
30 x 15 = 450/35 = 13
TOTAL INDOOR SPACE = 51

Bathroom:
There are 2 bathrooms designated for PS children, each bathroom has 2 toilets and 2 sinks = 60

Outside play space:
72 73.5 X 30.5 = 2,19075 = 30

Fire Clearance has been received for the requested capacity of 54 children. Applicant will need a waiver for the Preschool and School age to share the outside play yard.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2023
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