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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750176
Report Date: 09/28/2023
Date Signed: 09/28/2023 12:05:53 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/28/2023 12:05 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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:A PLACE OF OUR OWNFACILITY NUMBER:
197750176
ADMINISTRATOR:ALLEA ADAMSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2046 W AVENUE JTELEPHONE:
(661) 236-3456
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93536
CAPACITY: 89TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 89CENSUS: 0DATE:
09/28/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:50 AM
MET WITH:Allea Adams, Applicant/Licensee TIME COMPLETED:
12:20 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maddox met with Allea Adams, Applicant/Licensee today for the purpose of conducting an announced prelicensing inspection for an Infant component. The hours of operation will be: Mon through Saturday from 5:00 am am to 8:00 pm. Applicant/Licensee is requesting licensure of 89 Preschool children ages 2 - 5 . Applicant/Licensee has also submitted applications for a and Infant component (X197750175) and School age component (X197750177). During this inspection, LPA measured 5 classrooms designated for Preschool children. This center consist of classrooms, large industrial kitchen, bathrooms, receiving areas, Nurse Health Station, Therapy, Owners Office, Human Resources, Conference Room, Education Office, Finance Office, Enrollment Office, and the Out door play yard.

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:

  • A comfortable temperature for children shall always be maintained.
  • Tables and chairs were present to meet the needs of the children.
  • Center will use filtered water (water cooler) for drinking water
  • Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if accessible will be stored in the storage room located between the Infant kitchen and Staff bathroom.
  • There is a separate Nursing station that will be designated as the isolation area, LPA observed a twin cot and separate bathroom in this room.
  • LPA observed operable carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors(hard wired). Fire extinguishers are located throughout the facility and fully charged.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/28/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/28/2023
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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: A PLACE OF OUR OWN
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750176
VISIT DATE: 09/28/2023
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  • Licensee is advised to conduct a wellness check to ensure that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted.
  • Indoor activity space provided for school-age child care center children is physically separated from space provided for infant care and preschool children.
OUTDOOR

The entire outdoor space is surrounded by wrought iron fencing. LPA observed a shaded rest area for children, children have access the outdoor play yard in a safe manner. There are no bodies of water on the premises. 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 (center will utilize rubber matting).

RESTROOMS

There are 2 bathrooms designated for PS children, each bathroom has 3 toilets and 4 sink. All toilets and hand washing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition.

There are 3 Staff bathrooms located within the center.

SUPERVISION:

Applicant shall ensure no child is left without the supervision of a teacher at any time and adhere to the teacher/child ratios (PS 1:12)

TRANSPORTATION:

Center will provide limited transportation for PS children.

CHILDREN’S RECORDS:


Applicant/Licensee is aware of the forms required for children's records which shall be available to the Department to inspect, audit, and copy upon demand during normal business hours.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023
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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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: A PLACE OF OUR OWN
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750176
VISIT DATE: 09/28/2023
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NAPPING

LPA observed cots available for napping, bedding 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/Licensee 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.

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

Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request.

· Pesticides and other similar toxic substances will be stored in a storage room located between the Infant Kitchen and Staff lounge separate from food supplies.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023
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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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: A PLACE OF OUR OWN
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750176
VISIT DATE: 09/28/2023
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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 and freezer available to store any medication that requires refrigeration.

POSTINGS:

Applicant/Licensee is 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

Center has a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available.

Applicant/Licensee 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:
INDOOR
PS #1
16.67 X 19 = 317
PS #2
13.58 X 16 = 217
PS #3
16.42 X 14.42 = 231
PRE - K
BK AREA 12.33 X 27.42 = 338
MIDDLE AREA 16 X 14.67 = 235
SENSORY ROOM 14.67 X 11.25
FRONT AREA 29.92 X 22 = 658
TOTAL INDOOR SPACE: 2,167/35 = 62
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023
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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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: A PLACE OF OUR OWN
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750176
VISIT DATE: 09/28/2023
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BATHROOM:
2 bathrooms, each with 3 toilets and 4 sinks and separate staff bathrooms
TOTAL CAPACITY = 90

Outside play space:
134.83 X 38.50 = 5,191/75 = 69

  • Prior to licensure, Applicant/Licensee is in the process of pouring rubber matting on the play yard and fulfill the missing items of the NOIA letter.

Center will need to apply for a waiver to allow SA and PS children share the same outdoor yard space at separate times. Fire Clearance has been received for the requested capacity of 89 children, however, with measurements taken center can accommodate 62 children. Exit interview conducted, copy of report left at facility.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023
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