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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364811907
Report Date: 08/19/2024
Date Signed: 08/19/2024 04:15:22 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/19/2024 04:15 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:CURTIS FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
364811907
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CURTIS, PARISFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(909) 522-2208
CITY:SAN BERNARDINOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92404
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 13CENSUS: 5DATE:
08/19/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:40 PM
MET WITH:Facility Representative Jeanette Smiler and Licensee Paris Curtis TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:30 PM
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On August 19, 2024, at 12:40 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zirbes met with Facility Representative Jeanette Smiler and Licensee Paris Curtis for the Annual/Random inspection. Upon arrival, LPA observed five preschool age children in care with Facility Representative Jeanette Smiler providing supervision. Based on LPA observation, the child care was meeting the staffing/ratio requirements at the time of this inspection. Licensee arrived to the home about a half an hour after LPA. According to the Licensee currently living in the home is the Licensee, and one adult. All adults are associated and have eligible clearances. Current days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 6:00pm.
Physical Plant:
This is an single story house with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, detached garage, front and backyard. Per Licensee the living room, dining area, kitchen, one bathroom (located in the hallway), two bedrooms (#2 and #3) and backyard are utilized for childcare activities. The off-limits areas consist of two bedrooms (Master bedroom and bedroom #4), the bathroom within master bedroom and the garage. The off limits areas were inaccessible via locked doors.
The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medicines and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. During the inspection, LPA observed cleaning products and household medications were stored in a high inaccessible kitchen cabinet. Per Licensee, cleaning products are also stored in the garage. At this, zero medications were being provided to the child care children. Knives and sharp items were stored a high inaccessible kitchen cabinet. LPA observed a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in the home. The home has central heating and air conditioning. The home does not have a fire place. LPA did not observe baby bouncers/saucer chairs, or any recalled and or prohibited toys on the premises. Per Licensee, there are zero firearms or weapons stored in the family child care. At the time of this inspection, the exit doors of the Large Family child care were not single action. A technical advisory notice was issued.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kendal Zirbes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/19/2024
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: CURTIS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364811907
VISIT DATE: 08/19/2024
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According to the documentation a fire extinguisher was purchased in August 2024.
Bathroom: (located in the hallway): Toilet, sink, shower were clean and sanitary.
Outdoor: The outdoor activity space is located in the backyard. During the inspection, LPA observed the plastic stairs of the tiny tikes’ climber was starting rip and tear and was therefore not in good repair. LPA advised the Licensee to inspect the outdoor equipment to ensure all items are in good repair. Per Licensee, a staff member stays near the climber to ensure the children do not utilize the stairs. In addition, LPA observed broken toys on the side of the home. A barrier was not present which prevented the children from access the items. LPA advised the Licensee to install a barrier which prevents the children from having access to the materials that are not in good repair. Furthermore, during the inspection, LPA observed a geodesic climber placed on artificial grass. The climber was within three to four feet of the cement bike path and a tree stump. LPA advised the Licensee to ensure all climbing structures meet the fall zone requirements set forth by the manufacture. A technical advisory notice was issued. Per Licensee there are zero bodies of water on the property. LPA did not observe bodies of water on the property.

Per Licensee, there are zero pets on the property.

Record Review: LPA reviewed five child files, the Licensees file and the assistants file. Per LPA record review, the LIC 995 had the address and contact information for the Riverside Child Care office. LPA advised the Licensee to update the form and provide the authorized representatives with the name and phone number of the Palmdale Regional Child Care Office. Per LPA review of the staff files, one of two staff files reviewed did not complete the child care provider specific mandated reporter training. In addition, per record review, the Licensee and staff 1 (S1) completed Basic Life Support (CPR) with the American Heart Association. LPA advised the Licensee that this CPR/First Aid class does not meet the Health and Safety Code requirements. Technical advisory notices were issued.



During the exit interview, the Licensee Paris Curtis, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex
Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
Review of records to be maintained: LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Report continued on page three
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kendal Zirbes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024
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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: CURTIS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364811907
VISIT DATE: 08/19/2024
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The following was discussed with the licensee:
Licensee 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.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 licensee 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.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at
www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

As a result of this inspection, six advisory notices were issued.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Paris Curtis. Appeal Rights were provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kendal Zirbes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024
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