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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 157700025
Report Date: 07/18/2024
Date Signed: 07/18/2024 04:03:51 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:CARDENAS FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
157700025
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CARDENAS, ROSAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 238-8616
CITY:TEHACHAPISTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93561
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 8DATE:
07/18/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:03 PM
MET WITH:Cardenas Rosa TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:04 PM
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On 07/18/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso onducted an unannounced Annual Random inspection at the Cardenas Family Child Care Home Upon arrival, the LPA met with licensee, Camerina Cardenas, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility, the second licensee Rosa Cardenas, arrived shortly after. Family members residing in the home include 3 adults and no minor children. All adults living in the house have been background cleared. Per the Licensee, hours of operation are Monday through Friday for 23 hours. Saturdays open till 4pm. Per licensee, no overnight care is provided at the moment. Upon arrival, LPA observed 8 children present. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. 

Physical Plant:

This is a one-story, 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home with a kitchen, living room, dining area, garage and backyard. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, central air, and heat and ventilation. The house has air conditioning and heating system. All windows are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. All electrical outlets are covered.

Main Care Area:  Main care is provided in the in bedroom#1 and living room. Children use the bathroom located on the hallway on the left-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 bedroom#1. Children nap in the day care room in mats properly stored.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/18/2024
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 07/18/2024 at 01:06 PM
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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
, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: CARDENAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 157700025

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/18/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(4)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.

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 cleaning products being stored in a cabinet with a faulty safety latch which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/18/2024
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LPA observed cleaning products being removed and placed in the garage during inspection.
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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: 07/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2024


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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: CARDENAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 157700025
VISIT DATE: 07/18/2024
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Children's bathroom: Children use the bathroom located in the hallway on the left-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.

Kitchen/Dining Room: The kitchen does not have a physical barrier. Sharp items are located in an upper cabinet. LPA observed cleaning products in a lower cabinet with a faulty safety latch. A Type B violation was issued for this deficiency. Per licensee, she does currently have a food program. Meals offered: Breakfast, AM Snack Lunch, PM Snack and Dinner.

Backyard/Outdoor areas: The backyard is all fenced in. The outdoor play area was inspected and was observed 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.

Off-limits: Per licensee, the off-limit areas of the home include one bedroom and garage. Rooms and garage are made inaccessible by the door being locked.



Care and Supervision: Licensee is within the ratio for a large facility. The Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care.


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 (2A10BC) reading in Green and currently serviced.

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

DATE: 07/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2024
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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: CARDENAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 157700025
VISIT DATE: 07/18/2024
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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 http://www.ccld.ca.gov/ https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe Applicant 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

Megan’s Law - On this date, 07/18/2024, 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.

MyChildCarePlan.org: Family Child Care Home Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

Criminal Record Clearance: Licensee [or facility representative] was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2024
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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: CARDENAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 157700025
VISIT DATE: 07/18/2024
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Medications/ Hazardous Materials: Medications are stored in the garage, which remains closed during business hours. Cleaning compounds are stored in a lower cabinet in the kitchen. LPA observed safety latch to be faulty. A type B citation was issued for this deficiency (See above). There are no firearms in the home.


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 records were observed to be complete as well as the staff’s files. Licensee’s CPR/First Aid is maintained current, it expires on 02/2025. Mandated Reporter Certificate is also maintained current, it expires on 11/06/2025. Per Licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and conducted on 05/06/2024. Per LPA’s observations, the Facility License, Emergency Disaster plan, Earthquake Preparedness and Parents Rights Poster were posted.

Documents Provided and or Discussed: LPA went over Mandated Reporter Certificate and training. LPA also discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Cardenas and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at 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 www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2024
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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: CARDENAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 157700025
VISIT DATE: 07/18/2024
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Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care.

Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within 24 hours of incident by telephone and in writing within 7 days of incident to the department. Applicant was informed all suspected Child Abuse should be reported to the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. The above incident should be reported on the form LIC624B per the regulation. The form should be email to unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov

There are was one Type B deficiency cited during today’s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Cardenas, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.

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

DATE: 07/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2024
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