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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153808179
Report Date: 02/08/2024
Date Signed: 02/09/2024 07:59:02 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/09/2024 07:59 AM - 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:PRIMEROS PASOS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
153808179
ADMINISTRATOR:LLANES, GLORIAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1111 BUSH STREETTELEPHONE:
(661) 854-6488
CITY:ARVINSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93203
CAPACITY: 106TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 106CENSUS: DATE:
02/08/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Francis VegaTIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On 02/08/2024 Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso met with the Director Francis Vega and conducted an Annual Random inspection. LPA toured and inspected the Preschool program with Toddler Component in accordance with the facility sketch. LPA observed 30 children with 11 Teachers providing care and supervision. The facility consists of 4 classrooms. The hours of operation are 5:45 am - 4:45 PM Monday -Friday for the Preschool program and Toddler Component. Teacher child ratios were observed, and staff names recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. All staff has background clearance.

Indoor/Children's Area: Indoor activity space has appropriate furniture and play equipment. The equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. The Preschool Program and the Toddler Component center is equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment including mats, tables and chairs. Per Director equipment, toys and furnishings are sanitized daily. LPA observed a ceiling panel not placed properly and at risk of falling off which poses a potential risk for children in care. A type B Citation was issued for this violation.

Classroom floors were observed clean and safe, cleaning compounds are inaccessible (locked in storage room) furniture was observed in good condition. Each child has own cubby, trash cans have tight fitting lids. LPA observed the carbon monoxide, Fire Extinguisher and smoke detector in working condition. There is a working telephone on the premises, isolation area for ill children in the director’s office. Room temperature is comfortable, a fully stocked First Aid Kit was observed, sign in/out sheets were reviewed and contain legal signatures.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/08/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Barbara Beneroso On 02/08/2024 at 02:06 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: PRIMEROS PASOS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 153808179

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/08/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101239(n)
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed a ceiling panel not placed properly and at risk of falling off which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/08/2024
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LPA observed work order being placed during inspection. Site supervisor to follow up once work is completed.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)
Buildings and Grounds
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed toilets in the preschool bathroom to be unclean which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/16/2024
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Site Supervisor agrees send pictures to LPA Beneroso showing clean toilets no later than 02/16/2024
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/08/2024


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Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: PRIMEROS PASOS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 153808179

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/08/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101239(o)(1)
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed outdoor metal planter rusted with pieces peeling/ coming off which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/08/2024
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LPA observed work order being placed during inspection. Site supervisor to follow up once work is completed.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101227(a)(18)
Food Service
(18) All kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA obseved a dark substance in the back wall of the refrigerator which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/08/2024
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LPA observed refrigerator being cleaned during inspection. Deficiency cleared during inspection.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/08/2024


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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: PRIMEROS PASOS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 153808179
VISIT DATE: 02/08/2024
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Napping: There are cots available for nap time. Each mat is used for one child at a time, bedding changed weekly or as needed, mats are arranged to allow staff to reach a child without having to step over a child. Bedding is stored as to not come in contact with other bedding.

Records: Children’s files have all the required forms. Staff records were observed to be complete. The facility does not have staff associated to facility; they are associated to a master list for CAPK. LPA requested Site Supervisor to have all the staff that currently works in the facility to be highlighted in the master list to avoid delays when conducting inspections.

Bathrooms: LPA observed three bathrooms complete with supplies. LPA observed toilets to be unclean in the bathrooms used by class A and B. A type B Citation was issued for this violation. Cleaning products are kept in the staff bathroom, locked and inaccessible to children.

Child Food Service: LPA observed appropriate chairs and tables for children in care and equipment used for meals in good repair. Per Site Supervisor, the facility currently has a food program. The kitchen was found to be fully stocked and equipped. Menus were available for review. Cleaning components were observed to be stored away from food items. One of the refrigerators in the kitchen was observed to be unclean, A type B Citation was issued for this violation.

Outdoor: Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. LPA observed an outdoor metal planter to be rusted all around and with pieces falling off and peeling off. LPA also observed an outdoor wood table to be wobbly and the top of the table to have water damage. A type B Citation was issued for this violation. The outdoor play area was observed to be free of debris. There is an area for shade and rest. Drinking water is available for children during outdoor and indoor playtime. Outside area is completely fenced in.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2024
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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: PRIMEROS PASOS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 153808179
VISIT DATE: 02/08/2024
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LPA observed Licensing and Parent boards to be incompliance including the required posting (menu, daily schedule, community activities, licensing required documents). Fire/earthquake drills current, last fire/emergency disaster drill was conducted on 02/01/2024. Roster current and maintained. Staff present have current CPR/First Aid, it expires on 06/22/2025. Mandated Reporter is maintained current, it expires 06/24/2022

Lead Exceedance: Lead Exceedance retesting results were taken on 07/28/2023. Lead levels are within the allowed limits.

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 platform.
To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled children devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register.

There were four Type B Violations issued during this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Francis Vega.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2024
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