157700051-9-11-2023-12-CC-BBEO-CVKUEE-20230911153100

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 157700051
Report Date: 09/11/2023
Date Signed: 09/11/2023 03:31:41 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:	ARAGON FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	157700051
ADMINISTRATOR:	JULISSA ARAGON		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(661) 599-1707
CITY:	ARVIN	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93203
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 3	DATE:	09/11/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:07 AM
MET WITH:	Julissa Aragon		TIME COMPLETED:	12:00 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 09/11/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection at the Aragon Child Care Home. Upon arrival, the LPA met with licensee, Julissa Aragon who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 2 adults (licensee and licensee’s spouse) and licensee’s 2 minor children. All adults living in the house have been background cleared. Per the Licensee, hours of operation are a day Monday through Friday 6am to 5pm. Per licensee, no overnight care is provided at the moment. Upon arrival, LPA observed 2 day care children and licensee’s own child in care and the licensee providing care and supervision, one . Licensee is within the ratio for a large facility. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Physical Plant: This is a two-story, 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms home with a kitchen, living room, dining area, backyard, garage and laundry area . 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. There are no cords hanging from the windows. All electrical outlets are covered. Main Care Area: Main care is provided in the in the living room and dining area. Children use the bathroom located on the hallway on the left-hand side from the entrance. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children. There are age-appropriate games and books on the premises. Per licensee, there is a designated area for ill/sick children in the living room (day care area) in a corner couch. Children nap in the day care room area in mats that are properly stored.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/11/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2023

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: ARAGON FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 157700051
	VISIT DATE: 09/11/2023

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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. There are cleaning products kept in the bathroom in a lower cabinet, secured with a safety latch.

Kitchen/Dining Room: The kitchen is does have a physical barrier, two child safe gates are installed. Sharp items are kept in an upper cabinet. Cleaning compounds are stored in a lower cabinet, made inaccessible by two child safety gates. Per licensee, she does currently have a food program. Meals offered: Breakfast, AM snack, Lunch, and PM Snack.

Fireplace: There is a fireplace located in the living room that is properly barricaded and screened.

Stairs: Second story of the home is made inaccessible by a child safety gate.

Backyard/Outdoor areas: The backyard is completely fenced (cement block). The backyard is currently not being used due to remodeling. The backyard is divided into two, one side for personal use and two dogs are kept in that gated area. There is a dog kennel also located on the off-limits side of the backyard. The two dogs in the premises have their current vaccinations. There is a storage shed that remains locked. Per licensee and LPA’s observations, there are no bodies of water in the premises.

Off-limits: Off-limit areas include all the bedrooms of the home (entire second floor) bathroom #2, garage, and backyard (partially). The stairs were found to have a child safety gate properly installed.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/11/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2023

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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: ARAGON FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 157700051
	VISIT DATE: 09/11/2023

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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: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/forms-brochures/forms-alphabetic-list/i-l

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

Licensee Aragon 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 Aragon 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.

No deficiencies have been cited at this time. A notice of site visit was provided 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 Aragon, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/11/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2023

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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: ARAGON FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 157700051
	VISIT DATE: 09/11/2023

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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. Licensee was reminded that fire extinguisher needs to be serviced every year. The facility currently does not have childcare insurance. Per licensee, she currently offers transportation. LPA observed vehicle’s valid insurance and driver's license.

Medications/ Hazardous Materials: Medications are stored in the master bedroom, made off-limits and secured with a safety doorknob. Cleaning compounds were observed to be kept in the garage, locked and secured with safety doorknob. Per licensee, there are No Firearms at the facility.

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 and current.
Licensee’s CPR/First Aid is maintained current, it expires on 01/07/2025. Mandated reporter is maintained current, it expires 08/22/2025. Per Licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and conducted on 06/05/2023. Per LPA’s observations, the Facility License, Emergency Disaster plan, Earthquake Preparedness and Parents Rights Poster were posted.

Documents Provided and or Discussed: Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP and LIC9227 (Individual Sleeping Plan) and Sleep Log.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/11/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2023

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