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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364843656
Report Date: 12/13/2023
Date Signed: 12/13/2023 03:15:11 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/13/2023 03:15 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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME:	KIDS & CARE PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	364843656
ADMINISTRATOR:	LUZ MARISOL VALENZUELA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	10662 MAPLE AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(760) 956-2000
CITY:	HESPERIA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92345
CAPACITY: 30	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30	CENSUS: 20	DATE:	12/13/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:46 AM
MET WITH:	Alyse Sanders		TIME COMPLETED:	03:30 PM

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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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Babatunde Ibitoye met with the Director, Alyse Sanders for the Required 3 year inspection for the preschool in accordance with the facility sketch. A tour of the facility was conducted. Upon arrival LPA observed 2 classrooms in use with a total of 20 preschool children. There were 4 teachers on the premises and the Director. The center also operates an School Age Program (#364843657) and Infant (#364843655) Program. The hours of operation are 6:00am - 6:30 pm Monday - Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Indoor/Children’s Area: Child care center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair; all outdoor and indoor passageways, stair ways, incline, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean, cleaning compounds inaccessible, poisons locked, furniture/equipment is good condition; tables/chairs provided to meet children’s needs; all play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate, each child has an individual permanent or portable storage space (cubby, individually labelled with name) for his/her clothing, personal belongings and or bedding (stored separately). There is a working telephone. Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids, drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors ( personal cup ----Drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of water pitcher-Igloo, disposable cups. LPA observed a sufficient quantity of matts available for napping.The bedding is stored separately and properly. All materials and surfaces are toxic free are inaccessible, no fireplace. There is a working Carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector and Fire Extinguisher (2A10BC).

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Babatunde Ibitoye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2023

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: KIDS & CARE PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 364843656
	VISIT DATE: 12/13/2023

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There is an isolation area for children who become ill while in care located front office, facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times, first aid supplies (thermometer, bandages, scissors), sign in/out sheets (electronic) available and completed daily. No Smoking prohibited on the premises, daily inspection for illness, no prohibited child care items observed. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. There is no body of water on the premises.

Napping: The sheets are washed (weekly or as needed) and cots are sanitized daily.
Cots used are maintained in good condition, wiped/cleaned/disinfected (daily) weekly or when soiled, no contact with other children bedding, there is access to a safe walkway.

Restrooms: LPA inspected and observed one clean bathroom (2 toilets, 3 sinks,). Toilets and sinks are functioning properly and are age appropriate. LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Water temperature is appropriate, if hot water (temperature 105 degrees F and 120 degrees F), hand washing fixture used by children are not required to deliver hot water. One toilet and one sink available for ill children, staff and for emergency. Common towels or washcloths are prohibited.

Outdoor: The facility has 2 playground areas. The preschool children play in a gated area separated by a fence from the infant children play area. Outside play area is completely fenced. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness.There is dirt, grass and concrete area for active play. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, debris, dry grass; cushioning material underneath (sand, grass), free of hazardous items; six feet fence surrounding outdoor area, air conditioning equipment, water heaters, fuse boxes inaccessible. No bodies of water were observed.. There is an area for shade and rest. Drinking water in a pitcher-Igloo and Dixie cups are available also a water fountain.

Health Related Services:Medications inaccessible to children;all prescription and non-prescription medications have child’s name and are dated; written consent and instruction from child’s representative, a plan to document and report to child’s representative when medication is administered to a child.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Babatunde Ibitoye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2023

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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: KIDS & CARE PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 364843656
	VISIT DATE: 12/13/2023

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A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission (licensing medication form- LIC9221 - also used). The Director administers medication and documents the dosage, date and time onto a log. Medication can be brought and taken home by the parent daily. Medication is properly labeled and stored in its original container. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children at the entrance with the Director or Director office.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. Currently no IMS.
LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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/childquanda.htm

Food Service: There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator/freezer, microwave oven and stove. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and PM (afternoon) snack. Menu is posted in the kitchen and parent board. Allergy list is posted in the kitchen. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. The chemicals are kept separate from the food (kitchen cabinet).

Facility food is safe, stored, prepared and served in a safe manner; kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean; dishes and utensils are clean and sanitized. Food preparation area is not being used for play activities or napping; food and beverages stored in covered containers at 45 degrees or less, no food damaged containers were observed.

Staff/Personnel Records: Director (qualified) qualifications were verified, Designation of Responsibility observed, immunization's, TB clearance, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging suspected child abuse and mandated reporter were observed in file.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Babatunde Ibitoye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2023

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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: KIDS & CARE PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 364843656
	VISIT DATE: 12/13/2023

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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 393L), menu, car seat law (PUB 269), emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist. The last fire drill was conducted on 11/9/2023

Documents Provided and or Discussed: Forms and records to keep at the facility and IMS.

Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies (thermometer) readily available. CPR/First Aid expire 09/07/25. Mandated Reporter 10/2024. Electrical outlets are inaccessible, recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment were observed on the premises. There are no window cords accessible to children.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. The parent board was reviewed and has all of the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current. Roster current.

Teacher child ratios were observed and staff name recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Staff were questioned to establish their familiarity of emergency reporting requirements, emergency disaster plans and other site operations. Personal rights of children were discussed.

Director advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Babatunde Ibitoye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2023

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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: KIDS & CARE PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 364843656
	VISIT DATE: 12/13/2023

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Director 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. Director 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 child care center 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.

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

A 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. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Alyse Sanders.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Babatunde Ibitoye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2023

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