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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 367750067
Report Date: 12/17/2024
Date Signed: 12/17/2024 03:13:03 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/17/2024 03:13 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 DESERTFACILITY NUMBER:
367750067
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SHERRY RICEFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:6085 OCOTILLO AVENUETELEPHONE:
(760) 367-6616
CITY:TWENTYNINE PALMSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92277
CAPACITY: 15TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 0DATE:
12/17/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:01 PM
MET WITH:Administrator Sherry Rice TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:20 PM
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On December 17, 2024 at 12:01 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zirbes met with Facility Representative Sherry Rice for the purpose of conducting an unannounced Annual/Random inspection for the School age program. During the inspection, LPA observed zero school age children on site. The school age component is operated out of classroom 6. The Center is also licensed to provide care to preschool /toddler age children (License number:360908710). The Center has a kitchen, staff restrooms, staff office and outdoor activity space which are utilized by both components. The facility currently operates Monday through Friday 7:00am -6:00pm.
Indoor/Children's Area: LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. Child care center was observed to be clean, 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 were stored on an inaccessible shelf in the classroom. Per facility representative there are zero poisons stored within the center. LPA observed the indoor furniture/equipment was in good condition. Classroom was free of flies, other insects and rodents. The classrooms had tables and chairs to meet the children's needs. LPA observed the classroom had designated areas, for reading, art and math. Children's belongings are stored in their personal backpacks. Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available indoors via Centers filtered water system. All materials and surfaces are toxic free, window screens in good repair and free of debris. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector in the classroom.
Restrooms: The school age component has one child restrooms with two toilets. The sink was located in the classroom. Staff restrooms are located in the staff office. Toilets and sinks were functioning properly and are age appropriate.
Meals: The Center provides one afternoon snack to the school age children. Families provide their child's lunch. Menus were posted in the front entranceway and in the kitchen.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kendal Zirbes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/17/2024
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 SCHOOL OF THE DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 367750067
VISIT DATE: 12/17/2024
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Napping: School age children do not nap at the Center, however quiet activities are provided when needed.
Outdoor: LPA inspected the outdoor play space for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. The space contained two outdoor activity spaces one for the toddlers and a second for the preschool/school age children. The school age outdoor area had a climbing structures. The climbing structure was placed on sand and was anchored to the ground. The area was free of hazards at the time of this inspection. Per Administrator water is accessible when the children are outdoor via cups and a jug of water.

Child/Personnel Records
LPA did not review child files as zero children have been enrolled in the program. LPA reviewed one staff file. Staff file was complete and contained all required documents.

LPA and Facility representative reviewed the LIC 311A Records To Be Maintained At The Facility.



Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.
For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).
LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kendal Zirbes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
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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 SCHOOL OF THE DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 367750067
VISIT DATE: 12/17/2024
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

As a result of this inspection, zero citations or 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 Administrator Sherry Rice.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kendal Zirbes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
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