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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153909754
Report Date: 08/16/2024
Date Signed: 08/23/2024 04:00:04 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/23/2024 04:00 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:CONTRERAS, IRMA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
153909754
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CONTRERAS, IRMAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 616-3920
CITY:ARVINSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93203
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 6DATE:
08/16/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:03 AM
MET WITH:Irma ContrerasTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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On 08/16/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection at the Contreras Child Care Home. Upon arrival, the LPA met with the Licensee, Irma Contreras, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 3 adults and two minor children. All adults living in the house have been background cleared. Per the Licensee, the hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 4:00AM to 6:00 PM but she is open to be open 24 hours. Per licensee, no overnight care is provided. Upon arrival, LPA observed 6 children in care. Licensee is within the ratio for a large facility. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed.

Physical Plant:
This is a two-story, 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with a kitchen, living room, dining area, day care room and backyard. The garage is off limits. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, central air, and heat and ventilation. The house has central heating and air conditioning. All windows are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. All electrical outlets are covered.

Main Care Area: Main care is provided in the in room#1 and living room. Children use the bathroom located on the hallway on the right-hand side. Children have access to the kitchen and backyard. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children. There are age-appropriate games and books on the premises of this facility. Per licensee, there is a designated area for ill/sick children in the living room area. Children nap in the day care room in mats properly stored.

Children's bathroom: Children use the bathroom located in the hallway on the right-hand side. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. The bathroom was toured and inspected sink and toilet which is in operable condition. Toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and operable. LPA observed safety latch in the cabinets where cleaning products are kept.


SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/16/2024
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: CONTRERAS, IRMA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153909754
VISIT DATE: 08/16/2024
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Kitchen/Dining Room: The kitchen does not have a physical barrier, but all the cabinets are locked with a safety latch. Sharp knives are inaccessible and kept in a drawer secured with a safety latch. Cleaning compounds were observed to be kept in lower cabinet secured with a safety latch. Per licensee, she does currently have a food program

Backyard/Outdoor areas: The backyard is completely fenced (cement block) LPA inspected and was observed the backyard to be free of hazards, lose or sharp parts and tools. LPA observed appropriate and safe toys in the play area. Per licensee and LPA’s observations, there are no pools or bodies of water in the premises. There is play structure that is properly anchored and secured.

Off-limits: Off-limit areas include all the bedrooms in the second floor as well as bathroom #2 and #3, made inaccessible by a child safety gate in the stairs. The garage is off-limits, LPA observed door to be locked.



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Per licensee and LPA’s observations, there are no bodies of water. Electrical outlets are covered and made inaccessible to children. There are three pets in the facility.

Fire/Health/Safety: There is a cell phone kept charged and on the Licensee at all times.
Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide were observed to be in operable conditions.
The First Aid kit was observed to be complete with supplies including thermometer, tweezers, scissors, gauze, bandages, cleansing pad/solution, and a first aid manual. LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (3A40BC) reading in Green and currently serviced.
Per licensee, she currently offers transportation. LPA observed proof of car insurance

Stairs: LPA observed stairs properly barricaded with a child safe gate.

Fireplace: The fireplace was observed in the living room and was observed to be properly screened .
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2024
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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: CONTRERAS, IRMA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153909754
VISIT DATE: 08/16/2024
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Medications/ Hazardous Materials: Medications are in the off-limits kitchen in the pantry, in an upper cabinet. Cleaning compounds were observed to be located in the kitchen, in a lower cabinet, secured with a safety latch. and laundry room, inaccessible by safety knob. Per licensee, there are No Firearms at the facility at this time. The facility currently does not have childcare insurance.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS): Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The Licensee will not be providing IMS to the children at this time.

Records: Children’s and infant’s records were observed to be complete and current.
Licensee’s CPR/First Aid is maintained current, it expires on 03/30/2025. Mandated reporter is maintained current, it expires 02/27/2026. Per LIS annual fees are up to date.
Per Licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and conducted on 08/09/2024. Per LPA’s observations, the Facility License, Emergency Disaster plan, Earthquake Preparedness and Parents Rights Poster were posted.

Documents Provided and or Discussed: Fire Drill Log, Roster, Postings, Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP and LIC 9227 (Individual Sleeping Plan). The Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care.

Provider Information Notices (PINs) & Child Care Advocates: You can now sign up for Quarterly Updates on Rules, Regulations, Policies and PINs for one or more programs through our DSS website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe licensee was informed all forms pertaining to Child Care Licensing can be found at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/forms-brochures/forms-alphabetic-list/i-l

Child Care Advocates Program: Provides information and resources about licensed childcare. www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov

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

DATE: 08/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2024
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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: CONTRERAS, IRMA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153909754
VISIT DATE: 08/16/2024
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Megan’s Law - On this date, 08/16/2024, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.

Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care.

Licensee Contreras was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Contreras 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 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.

Inspection was conducted in Spanish; LPA is certified as bilingual by the department.

No deficiencies have been cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given to licensee and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Contreras, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.

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

DATE: 08/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2024
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