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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153801890
Report Date: 09/28/2023
Date Signed: 07/08/2024 01:39:18 PM

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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:MILAGRO MIGRANT HEAD STARTFACILITY NUMBER:
153801890
ADMINISTRATOR:CRISTINA MACHUCAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:222 HOOD STREETTELEPHONE:
(661) 854-3376
CITY:ARVINSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93203
CAPACITY: 56TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 56CENSUS: 25DATE:
09/28/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:26 AM
MET WITH:Christina MachucaTIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On 09/28/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso met with the facility’s Site Supervisor, Cristina Machuca for the One Year Required inspection for the preschool license in accordance with the facility sketch. A tour of the facility was conducted. Upon arrival, LPA observed 25 children present children and 8 teachers on the premises providing care and supervision. The hours of operation are 5:00AM - 4:30PM Monday - Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed.

Indoor/Children’s Area:
There are currently 3 classrooms operating in the facility. The rooms were observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean. Cleaning compounds are made inaccessible. They are stored in cabinets with safety latches. Furniture/equipment is good condition, free of flies, other insects, rodents; 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, and personal belongings. There is an assigned area for sick/ill near the main entrance or lobby. All indoor passageways, stair ways, incline, ramps, open porches, and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction. There is a working telephone on the premises. Facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times.


Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids, drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors. Drinking water is available inside the center in the form of filtered water from a dispenser to fill up each child’s disposable cups. Outdoor drinking water is placed in jugs and disposable cups are used. All materials and surfaces are toxic free are inaccessible. There are working Carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors and Fire Extinguishers in all the classrooms (3A40BC).
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/28/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/28/2023
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: MILAGRO MIGRANT HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 153801890
VISIT DATE: 09/28/2023
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Children/Personnel Records: Site Supervisor and Staff 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.
Children’s files were also observed to be complete.

Facility Records: Roster, sign in and out sheets and fire/disaster drill log (completed on 09/20/2023) were also observed to be maintained as required.

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 394L), emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist.

Lead Exceedance: Facility was tested for Lead Exceedance on 10/24/2022. The results were received at the facility on 11/11/2022. Samples tested did not detect a Lead Level Exceedance.

Advisory/Other: The First Aid kits were observed in each classroom and were observed complete with supplies including thermometer, tweezers, scissors, gauze, bandages, cleansing pad/solution, and a first aid manual. CPR/First Aid expires on 03/2025. Mandated Reporter Training is maintained current, it expires on 03/28/2025. Electrical outlets are inaccessible, recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment were not observed on the premises. There are no window cords accessible to children. No Smoking prohibited on the premises, daily inspection for illness, no prohibited childcare items observed. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises.

Site Supervisor was 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 the Child Care Center. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023
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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: MILAGRO MIGRANT HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 153801890
VISIT DATE: 09/28/2023
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Site Supervisor 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.

Child Care Advocates: You can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINs for one or more programs through our DSS website at www.ccld.ca.gov Click on “Receive Important Updates” located in the right middle part of the page, immediately above the Quick links. Put your email address and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and click “subscribe. Applicant was advised that all LIC forms can be found at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/forms-brochures/forms-alphabetic-list/i-l


Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. Site Supervisor shall permit the Department to inspect the Child Care Center, 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.

There were no citations issued during today’s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Cristina Machuca. A copy of this report was provided electronically along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit. A notice of site visit must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023
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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: MILAGRO MIGRANT HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 153801890
VISIT DATE: 09/28/2023
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Teacher child ratios were observed to be appropriate, and staff names recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and are appropriate.

Health Related Services/IMS: This facility does not currently provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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: The facility currently participating in the food program. Meals served include Breakfast, Lunch and PM Snack. The kitchen was observed to be clean and fully equipped. Cleaning compounds are separate from food storage cabinets. Menus were posted in prominent place. There is a list of children with allergies in the kitchen.

Restrooms: LPA inspected and observed restrooms and were found to be in operable condition and in clean condition. LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Water temperature is appropriate.



Napping: Children nap at the facility from 12:00pm – 2:00pm. LPA observed cots for each child labeled with their name. Bedding is washed weekly.

Outdoor: The facility has two playgrounds/outdoor areas for the children. All outdoor and indoor passageways, stair ways, incline, ramps, open porches, and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; Outside play area is completely fenced. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair, and age appropriateness. There is turf, concrete, and rubber surface areas for active play. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, debris, cushioning material underneath. No bodies of water were observed. There are areas for shade and rest. Facility provides water in a jug when children play outside, and disposable cups are used. There are no pools or bodies of water in the facility. There are two storage sheds that remain locked.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023
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