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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364801076
Report Date: 11/08/2023
Date Signed: 11/08/2023 02:43:40 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/08/2023 02:43 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:LA PETITE ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
364801076
ADMINISTRATOR:KECIA LOVINGFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:14040 BEAR VALLEY ROADTELEPHONE:
(760) 241-4748
CITY:VICTORVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92392
CAPACITY: 42TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 42CENSUS: 0DATE:
11/08/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:51 AM
MET WITH:Kecia Lovings, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Calloway met with the facility Director, Kecia Lovings, for the purpose of an Annual/Random inspection of the School Age component. The facility operates from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm. There were zero school age children and zero staff present during this inspection. The school age component consists of one (1) classroom. During this inspection, LPA toured the facility, observed equipment, furniture, and supplies that are age appropriate. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Center currently has no children requiring IMS. Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid was observed (expires 2/2025). Sign-in and out is done on a kiosk up front as children arrive from the bus and a face and name sheet are done inside the classroom. The parents clock children out on kiosk upon pick up. Per Director, there is a way to print out the sign in/out system through LCW.
Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. The day care room was observed to be clean and safe. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There are cubbies for children's belongings. Drinking water is available in the form a pitcher with disposable cups.
Per Director, medications are not being provided. Facility has a surveillance system on the premises which covers each classroom and outside play area. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were observed to be in operable condition.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/08/2023
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: LA PETITE ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 364801076
VISIT DATE: 11/08/2023
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LPA observed a fire pull alarm on the wall near the exit door and sprinkler system on the ceiling of the classroom. Fire/earthquake drills are current.
Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. There are 4 playgrounds. School age children's playground was observed to be free of debris with large play equipment/structures securely anchored. There are wood chips for cushioning underneath. There is an area for shade and rest. Drinking water is available in the form of drinking pitchers and disposable cups. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. Behind the area is a home with a large dog. Fencing intact all around. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered and only with parent's written permission. The director or assistant director administers medication and documents the dosage, date and time onto a log. Medication is brought and taken home by the parent daily or retained in a lock box properly labeled and stored in its original container. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in the director's office. There is a separate cot with fresh linens available for each ill child.
LPA inspected and observed one (1) bathroom inside the school aged room. The restroom has two toilets, but no sink. Per Director, it is not being used (under construction). The kids use the employee restroom in the preschool classroom that has one toilet and one sink. Per Director, during restroom use, staff maintains separation between school age component and the preschool component by waiting at the door while each child uses the restroom and escorts them back to the area. LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available.
There is a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, two freezers, two microwaves, and 4 sinks. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2023
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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: LA PETITE ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 364801076
VISIT DATE: 11/08/2023
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Weekly menus are posted on the parent board (LPA observed menu dated October 23rd) and none were posted in the kitchen. There is a place for allergy lists to be posted in each classroom. but were not posted in view in the kitchen (inside cabinet out of sight).LPA recommended them to be posted. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. LPA observed food that was expired both inside the refrigerator and in the storage area. LPA recommended the food be checked periodically and discarded if it shows expired and not served to the children. Per Director, once the food is received, there is a piece of scotch tape placed on the food and a date written indicating when the food was received. LPA observed food that had dates after the food was already expired. LPA recommended removal immediately. Per Director, the food arrived already expired, but was still in use. Per kitchen attendant the floor is mopped and sanitized once a week. LPA recommended entire kitchen sink, floors, be sanitized daily. The chemicals are kept separate from the food (inside the utility closet- locked). Teacher/child ratios were observed in other components. Center Director was reminded to access the Licensing website at: ccld.ca.gov to review quarterly updates, regulations and obtain information about regulatory changes.

This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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 Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.


SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2023
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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: LA PETITE ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 364801076
VISIT DATE: 11/08/2023
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Per Title 22 Regulations, there are deficiencies cited during this inspection. See 809D pages.

Exit Interview conducted, a copy of this report was read, and a Notice of Site Visit was provided to Kecia Lovings, Director at the facility. A Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting will result in $100
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2023
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Created By: Kuliema Calloway On 11/08/2023 at 02:21 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: LA PETITE ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 364801076

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/08/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101227(a)(1)
Food Service
(a) In child care centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply: (1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by
Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for
Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe
and healthful manner.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed expired food inside the refrigerator and storage area which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/09/2023
Plan of Correction
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Director will provide proof of a remedy to Licensing by POC date of 11/9/2023.
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:Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/08/2023


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Created By: Kuliema Calloway On 11/08/2023 at 02:21 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: LA PETITE ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 364801076

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/08/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in S1 did not have immunizations in their staff files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/30/2023
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Director will provide proof of staff immunization records by requested POC date of 11/30/23.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101227(a)(6)
Food Service
(a) In child care centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply: (6) 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.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, interview, record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed expired menus on the Family wall and inside the school age classroom which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/10/2023
Plan of Correction
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Director will provide proof to Licensing by requested POC date of 11/10/23.
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:Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/08/2023


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