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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 367750067
Report Date: 04/19/2023
Date Signed: 04/19/2023 01:58:05 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/19/2023 01:58 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 SCHOOL OF THE DESERT		FACILITY NUMBER:	367750067
ADMINISTRATOR:	SHERRY RICE		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	6085 OCOTILLO AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(760) 367-6616
CITY:	TWENTYNINE PALMS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92277
CAPACITY: 30	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	04/19/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:50 AM
MET WITH:	Sherry Rice, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	02:12 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) Maddox conducted an announced Pre-licensing inspection today. The LPA met with Sherry Rice, Director who who guided the analyst on a tour of the center. Center has submitted an application for a School-age component for a capacity of 30 children. This will be a combination center which has an up and running Preschool/Toddler (360908710) component. The School age component will occupy Room #6. Director is requesting a waiver to utilize Rm #6 for Pre-K children during the day while School-age children are away at school with the following schedule: School age children: 7:00 am to 8:30 am Pre-K children 8:15 am to 12:15 pm School age children: 2:45 pm to 6:00 pm. The operating hours of the preschool center are Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Director is currently CPR and Pediatric First Aid certified, which expires on 1/2025; Mandated Reporter certificate exp 11/2024. Center does not provide transportation. Each component must maintain a physical separation indoors and outdoors.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023

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: LITTLE SCHOOL OF THE DESERT	FACILITY NUMBER: 367750067
	VISIT DATE: 04/19/2023

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Furniture, equipment, toys and materials were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage with children’s names labeled for their belongings. Center provides drinking water for children via store bought gallons of water, children have there own individual water cups (center will also use disposable cups). The isolation area will be in the front office. School age children will not nap at this facility and napping is not apart of the centers daily activities. LPA observed all unused electrical outlets to have child safety plugs.

Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flush properly; toilets and sinks are reachable by the children. The restroom has adequate toilet paper and paper towels available. Restroom was found to be clean and sanitary. LPA inspected and observed one restroom inside the classroom. The bathroom has 2 toilets with 1 sink directly outside of the restroom. The bathroom was toured and free from disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, or any other dangerous items that could pose a health and safety risk to the children in care. The staff restroom is located in the front office (will also be designated as the isolation restroom).

The parent board was reviewed and has all of the required forms posted accessible to parents.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023

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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: LITTLE SCHOOL OF THE DESERT	FACILITY NUMBER: 367750067
	VISIT DATE: 04/19/2023

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First Aid supplies, smoke detector, carbon monoxide and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition. Medications are locked and stored inside of a cabinet in the Directors work space. Trash cans with tight lids were observed. Center supplies snacks only, children bring their own lunches. Snack menu's are posted.

The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. Climbing structures, slides, and play equipment were found to be securely anchored with adequate resilient cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter (sand, LPA reminded Director to ensure staff go out before children to ensure the sand has been raked and free of any safety hazards). The playground is surrounded by chain link fencing which was 6 ft high. LPA observed at least 3 separate shaded areas on the play yard.

Director was reminded to ensure all staff have required Immunization's, fingerprint clearances, qualifications, and renew their Mandated Reporter training every 2 years.

Earthquake safety and necessity of drills are to be conducted every 6 months and logged; Required forms for children’s files, facility files, staff files, and posting requirements; Fingerprint clearances and the transfer process.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023

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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: LITTLE SCHOOL OF THE DESERT	FACILITY NUMBER: 367750067
	VISIT DATE: 04/19/2023

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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPAs 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/childqanda.htm

The licensee was reminded to review all Provider Information Notices (PIN) to keep abreast of changes and updates within the Department: www.ccld.ca.gov

Measurements taken today:
Room #6: 28 X 25 = 700sq ft minus encumbered space (bathroom) - 72sq ft equals 628/35 = 17
Bathroom: 2 toilets and 1 sink = 15
Outside play yard: 70 X 75 = 5,250/75 = 70
Fire clearance has been approved for the requested capacity of 30, however with measurements and restroom (toilets and sinks), the approved capacity will be 15 School age children.

An exit Interview was conducted, a copy of this Report was provided to Director, Sherry Rice.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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