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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364819492
Report Date: 05/30/2023
Date Signed: 05/31/2023 08:19:32 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/31/2023 08:19 AM - 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:	KIDS DISCOVERY WORLD		FACILITY NUMBER:	364819492
ADMINISTRATOR:	MALKANTHI FERNANDO		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	15858 BEAR VALLEY ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(760) 241-2416
CITY:	VICTORVILLE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92395
CAPACITY: 72	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 72	CENSUS: 39	DATE:	05/30/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Micha Hendrix		TIME COMPLETED:	02:05 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso met with Director, Micha Hendrix for the purpose of conducting an unannounced annual required inspection. During the time of this inspection LPA observed a total of children 39 and 4 qualified teachers. This facility is a combination center with preschool license. The preschool program operates Monday – Friday 6:15 AM-6:30 PM. LPA toured and inspected the school inside and out in accordance with the facility sketch. Per the Director, there are no firearms or weapons on the premise. LPA did not observe bodies of water on the premise. Disinfectants, chemical compounds, and poisons were found to be inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed that cleaning compounds, disinfectants are stored in an upper cabinet and in the staff’s restroom which was to be inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment The classroom, LPA observed cubbies in which children’s belongings can be stored. LPA observed that chemicals are kept separate from the children’s food. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, freezer, stove and microwave. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Menus are posted in the main entrance for parents to review. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/30/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2023

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: KIDS DISCOVERY WORLD	FACILITY NUMBER: 364819492
	VISIT DATE: 05/30/2023

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Chemicals are kept separate and are stored in a locked room. The facility has ensured and establish measures to keep the facility free of flies and other insects or rodents. Food preparation area inaccessible to children there is a security gate and half door that separates the food preparation area. The food preparation area is adequately equipped, clean and free of hazards.

There is an operating telephone in the Child Care Center. LPA observed fully charged and operational 2A10BC fire extinguisher located on the premises of the facility. This facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meets statutory requirements. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitted covers that are kept on, and are in good repair.

**The outdoor play area was toured, and yard is completely fenced in. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health and safety, toys were in good repair and age appropriate. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water there are no bodies of water on premises.

*Teacher child ratios were observed, and staff names recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine the basic needs of children are being met and appropriate. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills are maintained current, last fire drill was conducted 05/17/2023. Children's records were found complete. Staff records were reviewed and it was found vaccination records for one staff member were not in the file. A Technical Violation was issued for this deficiency. LPA verified at least one staff person present that has a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid training expires on 05/02/2025.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/30/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2023

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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: KIDS DISCOVERY WORLD	FACILITY NUMBER: 364819492
	VISIT DATE: 05/30/2023

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Napping Equipment
LPA observed a sufficient quantity of napping equipment for the children. There are mats available for the children to sleep on. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and materials. Drinking water was observed to be available inside the classroom.

Medications:
This facility does provide incidental medical services for children and documents/ medications were reviewed. 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

There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children next to the director’s office. LPA observed there is a staff bathroom near the front office.

A copy of this report was discussed and left at the facility. For additional information, licensing forms, and updates visit our website at: www.ccld.ca.gov. This facility is already receiving Quarterly updates along with PINS from the childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov .

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/30/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2023

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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: KIDS DISCOVERY WORLD	FACILITY NUMBER: 364819492
	VISIT DATE: 05/30/2023

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32	Per the Title 22 regulations, the above facility was found to be operating in compliance. No citations were issued on this date. Notice of Site visit was left at the facility and a copy of this report was left at the facility.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/30/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2023

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