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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 147750005
Report Date: 10/10/2024
Date Signed: 10/10/2024 04:59:41 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/10/2024 04:59 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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:DISCOVERY POINT KIDZ - EARLY LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
147750005
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SHANNA JOHNSONFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:711 NORTH FOWLERTELEPHONE:
7609878359
CITY:BISHOPSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93514
CAPACITY: 45TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 45CENSUS: 26DATE:
10/10/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:45 PM
MET WITH:Shanna Johnson, DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:00 PM
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On 10/10/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection for the daycare program. LPA was met by Shanna Johnson, Director and permitted to enter the facility. LPA toured the facility in accordance with the facility sketch with Shanna. During the inspection, LPA observed 26 children and 3 staff present. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:45am-5:15pm.
Staffing Ration and Capacity: Facility maintains an adequate teacher child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determined basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met.
Physical Plant: Facility consists of three classrooms, one children’s bathroom, mini kitchen, one staff bathroom/laundry room, two storage closets, and one large outdoor play area. There are two emergency exits. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Facility utilizes the Brightwheel App for all documentation (sing in/out, child records and employee records). LPA observed sign-in sheets completed by each parent/guardian per requirements. LPA observed individual cubbies for each child's belongings. The children have access to water via drinking fountain in the first classroom. Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguisher were observed and in operable condition. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operating according to Fire Marshall standards.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Ali
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/10/2024
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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: DISCOVERY POINT KIDZ - EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 147750005
VISIT DATE: 10/10/2024
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LPA observed first aid kit with all components located in the hallway across from bathroom. Trash cans with tight fitted lids were observed. No smoking on premises.
Napping: Children are provided napping daily after lunch time. Children are provided cots to sleep on during nap time. Napping materials are washed weekly.
Kitchen: The kitchen is inaccessible to children. The kitchen is clean and fully equipped with a refrigerator, freezer, and microwave oven. Children bring packed snacks and lunches for themselves. The facility offers water from the water fountain in the front classroom. The daycare provides extra snacks for emergencies for those children who require more food. The daycare is not part of a food program. The children bring their own packed snacks and lunches. Lunch boxes (stored in their cubbies) have their own ice packs, however, if no ice packs, then staff will placed the lunch box in the refrigerator. Brightwheel App highlights in red if a child has an allergy and the facility posts on wall next to First aid kit in kitchen. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen (on refrigerator) and in their record file. Chemicals, soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies and located in staff bathroom. There is one knife and lighter are located above the stove in cabinet. There are no menus since facility does not provide food for children unless for emergency. Daily activity schedules are posted showing meal/snack times, and specific activities.
Fire Extinguisher: Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months and the last drills were conducted and documented on 10/2/24 at 10:15am. The fire extinguisher is reading in green and meets the Fire Marshall Codes and Standards (last serviced 7/6/2023). One fire extinguisher is on the wall near classroom hallway leading to other classrooms. First aid kit in cabinet locked by classroom entrance.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Ali
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2024
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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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: DISCOVERY POINT KIDZ - EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 147750005
VISIT DATE: 10/10/2024
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Bathroom: Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Three toilets flushed properly and three sinks are reachable by the children. The restroom has a cabinet with adequate toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked with toiletries, and sanitized by on-site staff. Staff bathroom is next to the kitchen and is inaccessible to children. The staff bathroom is also used as a laundry room and storage.
Medication: Director stated that per their admission agreement they do not store or give out medication to the children. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive with a no-touch thermometer and an overall wellness check. Isolation area is staff office with a teacher will remain with the child until the parent comes. There are currently no children in care with IMS needs.
Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation for the children.
Lead Testing/Drinking Water: The facility has had lead testing completed 2/17/23. Copy of report is on file with CCL.
Outdoor Activity Space: 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. The play yard area is a large grass area equipped with a wood beach swing, wood tepee, and a swing set (2 swings). There is a cabinet on the playground that has the first aid kit inaccessible to children. The facility will continue to provide 100% supervision when outside in the playground areas. Children are provided water via individual drinking bottles. There is adequate shaded area for rest. The playground is well fenced, all around and no bodies of water were observed in the outdoor play area.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Ali
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2024
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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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: DISCOVERY POINT KIDZ - EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 147750005
VISIT DATE: 10/10/2024
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Records/Documentation: LPAs reviewed with facility representative the LIC 126, records to be maintained at the facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. Employee and child records are in compliance.

No deficiencies cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Shanna Johnson.

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.

Criminal Record Clearance - 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Ali
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2024
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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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: DISCOVERY POINT KIDZ - EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 147750005
VISIT DATE: 10/10/2024
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Lead Testing – Child Care Centers (CCC)
CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES:
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.
Safe Sleep - Child Care Centers
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and
discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed 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.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) - Child Care Centers
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 .
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Ali
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2024
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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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: DISCOVERY POINT KIDZ - EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 147750005
VISIT DATE: 10/10/2024
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MyChildCarePlan.org – 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.
Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers
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 platforms.
To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/
subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Ali
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2024
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