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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364842461
Report Date: 11/02/2023
Date Signed: 11/02/2023 03:10:27 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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551



FACILITY NAME:CREATIVE MIND LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
364842461
ADMINISTRATOR:AGUILAR, SILVIAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:15089 MESA STREETTELEPHONE:
(760) 949-5300
CITY:HESPERIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92345
CAPACITY:12CENSUS: 8DATE:
11/02/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:36 PM
MET WITH:Yesenia SotoTIME COMPLETED:
03:20 PM
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On November 2, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Babatunde Ibitoye met with the facility supervisor Yesenia Soto, for the Required 3-Year inspection. A tour of the facility was conducted. Upon arrival, LPA observed 1 Infant classroom in use with a total of 8 Infants children. There were 4 teachers on the premises and the supervisor. The facility also have pre-school component ( 364842462)and School age component (364842463). The center operates 6:30AM -5:30PM Monday through Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed.

Indoor/Children's Area: Indoor activity space for infants is physically separate from space used by children in the preschool and school-age child care center components. Infant center is equipped with appropriate furniture and equipment including cribs, cots, changing table and feeding chairs. Furniture is maintained in good repair and safe condition (age appropriate). Toys are safe and LPA did not observe sharp points or edges, or small parts that could be swallowed. Per Director equipment, toys and furniture is sanitized daily. There is one hand washing sink within arms length of the changing table. There is another sink for bottle cleaning or used as needed. No infant is left without supervision (visual), nor left unattended. The facility is in compliance with the staff/infant ratio and is not exceeding the approved capacity for the facility.



The center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair, there are no potential hazardous areas observed (passageways), floors are clean and safe, cleaning compounds are inaccessible, poisons locked, furniture and equipment in good condition, play equipment are age appropriate. Each infant has own cubby, trash cans have tight fitting lids, drinking water is available, no toxic materials observed, no fireplace in the room, window screens in good repair. LPA observed the carbon monoxide, Fire Extinguisher and smoke detector in working condition. There is a working telephone on the premises, isolation area for ill children at the office area, room temperature is comfortable, First Aid Kit observed, sign in/out observed, no smoking on the premises, no baby walkers or other prohibited play equipment on the premises.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 789-6944
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Babatunde IbitoyeTELEPHONE: 661-568-8179
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/02/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/02/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE MIND LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 364842461
VISIT DATE: 11/02/2023
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Napping: There are cots for infants that can climb out of a crib. Each crib is used for one infant at a time, bedding changed daily or as needed, cribs and cots are arranged to allow staff to reach an infant without having to step over an infant. The changing table is padded with a washable plastic, in good repair, and is not located in the kitchen area. LPA observed cots in safe condition, sanitize after each use, cots spaced to have access to a safe walkway, bedding is not in contact with other bedding.

Infant Needs and Service Plan: LPA observed the Infant Needs and Service Plan in each infant file (updated quarterly).
Infant Food Service: LPA observed the individual feeding plan for each infant, high chairs and seating equipment in good repair. Food bought from home is labeled with infant name and date.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] 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.

Outdoor: Activity space is physically separate from the space used by children in the preschool and school-age center component. The outdoor space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards, cushion material to absorb fall. Center is free of flies or other insects and rodents.

Center has a shaded area, play ground free from hazards and debris, play structure has cushioning material, sandbox inspected daily, air condition unit is fenced.
Health Related Services: Medications when used are inaccessible to children, child name and date on medication, parent written consent as required.

Food Service: Food prepared and served in a safe manner, food preparation is completed in the kitchen, cleaning compounds are kept in the supply room (off limits), silverware are cleaned and sanitized after each use, refrigerator temperature in regulation, menu posted in kitchen and classroom, breakfast, snack and lunch are provided and as the infant feeding is necessary.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 789-6944
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Babatunde IbitoyeTELEPHONE: 661-568-8179
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/02/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/02/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE MIND LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 364842461
VISIT DATE: 11/02/2023
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Staff and infant files were reviewed and documented. Medication – all medications are stored with child’s name and date. Sign in/out sheets are complete .
Facility Records: LPA observed the Roster to be complete and current, staff has current CPR/First Aid expire 3/11/2025, fire and earthquake drills log last completed on 6/20/2023. Mandated report training were reviewed
Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB 394L), emergency disaster plan, and earthquake preparedness checklist.

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

Documents Discussed: IMS (Incidental Medical Services).

The IMS plan was discussed and supervisor understands when IMS is necessary. Currently, Incidental Medical Services are provided to children in care as needed. 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childquanda.html

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 789-6944
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Babatunde IbitoyeTELEPHONE: 661-568-8179
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/02/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/02/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE MIND LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 364842461
VISIT DATE: 11/02/2023
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Supervisor was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. The licensee/Applicant shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family child care laws or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation.



Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. No deficiency was cited today.

An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the facility Supervisor Yesenia Soto.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 789-6944
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Babatunde IbitoyeTELEPHONE: 661-568-8179
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/02/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/02/2023
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