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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 367750057
Report Date: 04/12/2024
Date Signed: 04/12/2024 03:03:13 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/12/2024 03:03 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:LITTLE MOUNTAIN PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
367750057
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		APRIL DOGEROFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2915 LITTLE MOUNTAIN DRIVETELEPHONE:
(909) 882-1100
CITY:SAN BERNARDINOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92405
CAPACITY: 75TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 75CENSUS: 60DATE:
04/12/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:01 AM
MET WITH:Administrator April Dogero TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:20 PM
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On April 12, 2024 at 10:01 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zirbes met with the Administrator April Dogero. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct an unannounced required Annual/Random inspection. During the inspection, LPA toured and inspected the preschool program in accordance with the facility sketch. At the time of this inspection there were 60 preschool age children at the facility, six teachers, two administrative staff members and additional staff for food service. Based on LPAs observation during the walk through today, the Center was meeting the required staff to child ratios. The preschool area consists of six classrooms (3,4,5,7,8,9), five restrooms and an outdoor activity space. The center also operates a Infant Center (#367750059) and School Age program (#367750058). All three licensed components utilize the kitchen, staff restroom, staff offices, laundry space, storage space and entrance. The center operates 6:30 a.m.-6:00p.m., Monday through Friday.
Indoor/Children's Area: Indoor activity space for preschool age children is physically separate from space used by children in the school age and infant center components. Each preschool classroom is equipped with appropriate furniture and equipment. LPA observed a dramatic play area, with dress up clothes, a variety of manipulatives, art supplies, and a library area. Furniture is maintained in good repair and safe condition (age appropriate). Toys and materials were observed to be in good condition. Each classroom had storage areas for the children to place their personal items. Drinking water is available inside the classroom via individual cups and a pitcher of water. Families also provide individual water bottles for their child.
Per Administrator chemicals and cleaning materials are stored in a locked closet within classroom 6, in the locked laundry room and under the kitchen sink. At the time of this inspection, LPA observed the chemicals were stored behind locked doors and were inaccessible. In addition, a spray bottle of bleach/water mixture is stored in each classroom on a high inaccessible shelf. The building has heating and air conditioning. The Center was a comfortable temperature at the time of this inspection. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguishers and a fire alarm system in the building. Report continued on page two
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kendal Zirbes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/12/2024
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: LITTLE MOUNTAIN PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 367750057
VISIT DATE: 04/12/2024
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Indoor/Children's Area continued: The Center has a working telephone on the premises. There is an isolation room for ill children. Smoking is prohibited on the premises. Teachers conduct daily inspection for illnesses. LPA did not observe prohibited childcare items during this inspection. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. LPA did not observe bodies of water on the premises, Administrator confirmed there are zero bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed the Centers sign advertising the business did not include the license number. LPA advised the Center that all advertisement had to include the license number per regulation, 101162 (a) (1) Advertisements and License Number, a advisory notice was issued.
Restrooms: The preschool program has one restroom in classrooms, 4,5,7,8,9. Each restroom is equipped with either two toilets or one toilet and one urinal. The hand washing sinks are located in the classrooms. Restrooms were observed to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. Toilets and sinks are functioning properly and are age appropriate. Paper towels and soap were available to the children.
Meals: The Center provides breakfast, lunch and one afternoon snack. The Center has a kitchen on grounds where all meals are prepared. The kitchen was inaccessible via a locked door. All cleaning products were stored in areas separate from the food. Sharp items and cleaning products were inaccessible via the locked door leading to the kitchen. Menus were posted in the classrooms, kitchen and parent board. Napping: The children nap in their individual classrooms on cots and mats. Cots/mats were observed in good condition. LPA advised the Administrator to ensure the staff can observed all children during nap times. Outdoor: LPA inspected the outdoor play space for health, safety, and age appropriateness. The preschool component has a separate fenced outdoor activity space from the school age and infant components. The preschool outdoor activity space consists of a large grass area, a cement area and a large climbing structure. The climbing structure was securely anchored to the ground and was placed on a rubber surfacing material to absorb falls. LPA observed a gopher in the outdoor grass area. The staff had refilled the holes created by the gopher with dirt. However LPA advised the Center to create a plan so the holes do not create a tripping hazard and how the gopher can be removed from the outdoor space. Per Administrator the Center had obtained the services of a gardener to assist with the gopher in March 2024. However the gopher recently returned, the Center has already contacted a different pest control company to address the issue. LPA also advised the Center to make the two heat pump units and the hoses and other accessories inaccessible to the children in care. Per Administrator the Center has already purchased the materials to gate off the heat pumps, and is working on creating the gates. Report continued on page three
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kendal Zirbes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/12/2024
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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: LITTLE MOUNTAIN PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 367750057
VISIT DATE: 04/12/2024
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Outdoor continued: In addition the wooden gate between the preschool and school age outdoor activity spaces was observed with peeling paint and the wood panels had rough areas. Administrator stated the Center had a plan in place to address the wooden gate this weekend. Due to the Center having plans to addresses this observations, advisory notices were issued.
When engaged in outdoor play, water is accessible to the children via a pitcher of water and cups brought out with the teacher.
Transportation: The facility provides transportation to and from school. LPA inspected the facility vehicle, a seven passenger van. LPA observed booster seats were available.

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/.



Facility representative 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 was unable to complete the entire annual inspection on this date. Therefore LPA will return on a future date to complete the annual inspection.
As a result of this inspection, two 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 facility representative April Dogero.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kendal Zirbes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/12/2024
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