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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153808580
Report Date: 08/25/2021
Date Signed: 08/25/2021 01:51:32 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/25/2021 01:51 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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:TAFT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
153808580
ADMINISTRATOR:ARAGON, GIOVANNI V.FACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:819 6TH ST.TELEPHONE:
(661) 765-2866
CITY:TAFTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93268
CAPACITY: 66TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 14DATE:
08/25/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Giovanni AragonTIME COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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On 8/25/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Theresa Marquez conducted an unannounced annual inspection at Taft Child Development Center (TCDC). LPA met with Director, Giovanni Aragon, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors.

TCDC consist of three classrooms and is a full day program operating on a traditional school schedule, 8:00AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Friday. The center provides breakfast, AM/PM snacks and lunch. Required licensing forms are posted on the parent's board.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. The name of the child care center Director or fully qualified teacher designated to act in the Director's absence has been reported to the Department. The facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day.

Furniture and equipment were in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Floors in the facility were clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas were clean and free of litter/rubbish. All food was protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers had tight-fitting covers and were in good repair. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. The facility was free of flies, insects, and rodents/vermin.

Children's toilets and hand washing facilities were sanitary and in good operating condition. Drinking water was available both indoors and outdoors.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/25/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/25/2021
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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: TAFT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 153808580
VISIT DATE: 08/25/2021
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Playground equipment was in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space was maintained in a safe condition and was free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. There were no bodies of water, firearms and/or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection.
The facility had one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.

A sample of children's files were reviewed and contained contact information for authorized representative and/or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA also reviewed a sample of staff files and observed they contained health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, and measles and current documentation of completed Mandated Reporter Training. At least one person trained in CPR and pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities.

Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. An IMS plan is on file. Information regarding Amercians with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301 (voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://ww.ada.gov/chilqanda.htm.

LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations no deficiencies were observed today.

LPA provided Director Aragon with a copy of the Facility Evaluation Report (LIC 809) and the Notice of Site Visit form (LIC 9213). The LIC 809 is required to remain in the facility for public review and the LIC 9213 is required to be posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/25/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/25/2021
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