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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191231218
Report Date: 02/08/2023
Date Signed: 02/08/2023 05:50:44 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/08/2023 05:50 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:LITTLE SHEPHERD'S LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
191231218
ADMINISTRATOR:MARIA PETERSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:19700 RINALDI ST.TELEPHONE:
(818) 831-3971
CITY:PORTER RANCHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91326
CAPACITY: 140TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 140CENSUS: 63DATE:
02/08/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:56 PM
MET WITH:Maria Peters and Sharon LockeTIME COMPLETED:
04:27 PM
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On 2/08/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Isabel Ortega met with facility Director and conducted an Annual Random inspection. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During inspection LPA observed 63 children and 15 staff providing care and supervision. The facility has a Preschool license with an toddler component. Facility Operates in six classrooms referred to Classrooms 105,107,109 and 115, 119 and 122.

There is a total of six classrooms, two play yard and two sheds in the play yard(locked) utilized for equipment storage and emergency supplies.
Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage with children’s name labeled for children's belongings. The classroom consists of filtered water jugs with individual disposable cups for children. An isolation area was inspected, which takes place in room 112. Children have the option for rest time and quiet time if needed. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and in good repair. Toilets flush properly; toilet and sinks are reachable by the children. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked of toiletries and sanitized by facility’s on-site custodian.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/08/2023
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: LITTLE SHEPHERD'S LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191231218
VISIT DATE: 02/08/2023
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Facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

First Aid supplies, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers were observed and are operating according to fire marshal standards. Trash cans with tight lids were observed. The center provides Morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack (hot lunch program is available) for children enrolled. Food was inspected, and it was properly labeled, stored, and within expiration date. Refrigerator is clean and operating at the proper temperature. There is hot running water in the kitchen where food is kept in a refrigerator. The staff room is adequately equipped, clean, and free from hazards. Cleaning supplies are out of reach of children. Children are provided with mats which are separated by plastic dividers when not in use. Director indicated the children's linens and bedding are washed by the facility on site weekly.

Emergency Drills are conducted every sixth month last drill was conducted and documented on 1/19/2023 at 11:50 a.m. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and meets the Fire Marshal codes and standards (serviced by the fire department). Food allergies are noted and are posted in each classroom.

The outdoor play areas were inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. Climbing structures other play equipment were found to be securely anchored with adequate resilient cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter. Children are provided with filtered water and disposable cups (water jugs observed) during outdoor play. There is adequate shade area for rest. The playgrounds is well fenced all around, and no bodies of water observed in the outdoor play areas. There are two sheds on the play areas utilized for equipment and storage (maintained locked).

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2023
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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: LITTLE SHEPHERD'S LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191231218
VISIT DATE: 02/08/2023
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Facility maintains adequate teacher child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determine to meet the basic needs of children in care. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted accessible to parents.

Children's records were reviewed for completeness. Health History, Emergency contact and Medical Exams; Immunization Records are all in the children's file. The facility roster was up to date and all staff have been fingerprinted and association to the designated license number.

Director and teachers are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires until 08/19/2023. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training is dated 1/08/2023.

The following Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

All staff are required to take 3 hour Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training every 2 years. www.mandatedreporterca.com. For new hired staff mandated reporter training is due before the 90 days of employment.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2023
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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: LITTLE SHEPHERD'S LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191231218
VISIT DATE: 02/08/2023
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Upon hired date all staff are required to be immunized and show proof of immunization records according to Title 22 regulations.

Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com. Director is aware self and all staff are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hot-line at (800) 540-4000.



For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov

For updates on Community Care Licensing please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/

Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days. A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years.

Per Title 22 Regulations facility is in compliance, no deficiency will be issued today. An exit Interview was conducted with Sharon Locke. A copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided on this day.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2023
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