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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750195
Report Date: 01/23/2025
Date Signed: 01/23/2025 04:56:40 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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:SMART ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
197750195
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CECILIA LEEFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:6401 FOOTHILL BLVDTELEPHONE:
(323) 774-4110
CITY:TUJUNGASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91042
CAPACITY: 79TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 79CENSUS: 65DATE:
01/23/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:37 AM
MET WITH:Celia Lee, Applicant/Director TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:13 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maddox met with Celia Lee, Applicant/Director for the purpose of conducting an announced pre-licensing inspection. Applicant is requesting licensure of a 79 pre-chool children between the ages of 2 - entry into 1st grade. The hours of operation will be: Mon through Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. This will be a change of ownership, center is fully operational with children in care. LPA toured and measured 6 classrooms (with the exception of the triangle room not in use at this time) and the outside area.

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 (vinyl flooring and area rugs)
· 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.
· Drinking water is readily available - bottled water with water purifier
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/23/2025
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: SMART ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750195
VISIT DATE: 01/23/2025
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· Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children ( Stored in locked cabinet)
· There are are fully stocked first-aid kit(s) in locations accessible to staff but inaccessible to children - located in each classroom
· There is a separate isolation room located next to the office
· 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
· Staff 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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The play yard has 3 levels (garden area, bike area, and climbing apparatus area). LPA observed a shaded rest area for the children (Tarp). Children have safe access to the play yard which is enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence exceeded Title 22 Regulations. There are no bodies of water present.

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, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls (padded artificial turf). Outside Drinking Water - Water fountain

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

DATE: 01/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2025
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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: SMART ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750195
VISIT DATE: 01/23/2025
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RESTROOMS

There's one bathroom located by the main entrance that has 3 toilets, 1 urinal, and 2 sinks, the second bathroom located in the triangle room has 2 bathrooms each with 1 toilet and 1 sink, the third bathroom located in the kitten room has 1 toilet and 1 sink. All toilets and hand washing facilities were maintained. safe, and sanitary operating condition.

There is a separate staff bathroom located in the hallway.

Measurements taken were as follows:


Room #1 (Deer)
622/35 = 17
Room #2 (Koala)
548/35 = 16
Room #3 (Panda)
359/35 = 10
Room #4 (Puppy)
356/35 = 10
Room #5 (Kitten)
345/ = 10
Oval Room
405/35 = 12
TOTAL INDOOR SPACE: 75
Bathroom:
Maximum capacity with toilets and sinks = 105
Outside play space:
5655/75 = 75
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2025
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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: SMART ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750195
VISIT DATE: 01/23/2025
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SUPERVISION:

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

FOOD SERVICES

Center provides lunches and snacks, menu posted on parent board for parents’ review.

· Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances were stored in areas separate from food supplies.


· 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.

· A refrigerator is available and shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration.

CHILDREN’S RECORDS:


Applicant is aware of the required forms for children's records.

TRANSPORTATION:

No transportation

NAPPING

· Cots used for napping were maintained in a safe condition.


· Each cot was 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 daily.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2025
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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: SMART ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750195
VISIT DATE: 01/23/2025
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· Bedding was individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding.
· Napping equipment was arranged so that each child has access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the cots or mats of other children.

HEALTH RELATED SERVICES:

There is a locked box located outside of the office for Medications.

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.

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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

LEAD TESTING

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP) -Conducted in 2024, scored safe ppb levels

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

DATE: 01/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2025
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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: SMART ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750195
VISIT DATE: 01/23/2025
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POSTINGS: LPA observed required forms posted on the parent board 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

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 platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication

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.



Each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available.

Fire Clearance has been received for the requested capacity of 79 children, however, measurements taken today can accommodate 75 children.


Needed Prior to Licensure: Center is awaiting Applicant to submit missing documentation from the original application review.

An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed and a copy of this report was provided to Celia Lee, Applicant/Director at the conclusion of this inspection. Final license determination will be made upon review of the Licensing Program Manager.

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

DATE: 01/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2025
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