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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197408343
Report Date: 12/12/2023
Date Signed: 12/12/2023 02:09:32 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/12/2023 02:09 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:AROUND THE KORNER CTR. FOR SCHOOL-AGE ENRICHMENTFACILITY NUMBER:
197408343
ADMINISTRATOR:ELENA VARGAS LOPEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:14030 NORDHOFF STREETTELEPHONE:
(818) 894-2478
CITY:ARLETASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91331
CAPACITY: 54TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 54CENSUS: 44DATE:
12/12/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Estela Diaz, Director and Lidia Matu, Site SupervisorTIME COMPLETED:
02:35 PM
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Program Licensing Analyst(LPA), Isabel Ortega, conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 12/12/2023. LPA met with Estela Diaz, Director and Lidia Matu, Site Supervisor, who provided a tour of facility, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch. During inspection LPA observed 44 children in care and eight staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates in three classrooms referred to as classroom 1, classroom 2, and classroom 3.

There are no bodies of water, firearms and/or ammunition on the premises. Disinfectants, hazardous items and medications are inaccessible to children. Storage area for poisons are locked and inaccessible to children.

The playground equipment and outdoor activity space is maintained and in good condition. Two play yards are free of hazards with adequate cushioning material. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and AC ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage with children’s for children's belongings. Facility sampled water for lead per PIN-21-21 and results are under the 5.5 ppb which is the maximum allowable, meets the regulation. Each classroom consists of filtered water in a water pitcher container for indoor and outdoor drinking water. Children bring their own water bottles from home; facility also has individual disposable cups available.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/12/2023
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: AROUND THE KORNER CTR. FOR SCHOOL-AGE ENRICHMENT
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408343
VISIT DATE: 12/12/2023
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Facility operates full time care Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Facility Participates in the Food nutrition program and provides children with breakfast, lunch and after noon snack.

Children's toilets and hand washing facilities are sanitary and in good operating condition. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flush properly; Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked of toiletries on-site custodian disinfects, and sanitizes daily. An isolation area was inspected, which takes place in the main office. Children have the option for rest time and quiet time if needed. Children are provided with cots for rest time when needed. Blankets and sheets are provided by parents and are taken home weekly for wash. Rooms and floors are safe and clean. Food allergies are noted and are posted in the food preparation area and in each classroom. Contaminated food is discarded immediately, when applicable. Storage containers for solid waste are in good repair with tight-fitting covers. Non contaminated drinking water from a water filtered dispenser is available during indoors and outdoors. The facility is taking measures to keep the facility free of insects, rodents, etc. No excluded adults are present at the facility. Conditions, limitations and capacity specified on license are in compliance. Staff requiring criminal record clearance or exemptions are associated to the facility as indicated on LIS 555 – Facility Roster. First Aid and pediatric CPR reviewed and in compliance. Directors and teachers are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid which does not expire until 11/12/2024. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training is dated 05/05/2023.

Facility has all the required posted documents: Facility License, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist.

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

DATE: 12/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2023
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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: AROUND THE KORNER CTR. FOR SCHOOL-AGE ENRICHMENT
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408343
VISIT DATE: 12/12/2023
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First Aid supplies, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide (tested 11:05 a.m.) are observed to be operating properly. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green (last serviced on 9/07/2023) and meets the Fire Marshal codes and standards.

Food was inspected, and it was properly labeled, stored, and within expiration date. Refrigerator is clean and operating at the proper temperature. A refrigerator is adequately equipped, clean, and free from hazards. Cleaning supplies are out of reach of children.

Emergency Drills are conducted every sixth month last drill was conducted and documented on 10/19/2023 at 10:45 a.m.

Qualified staff designated to act in the Director’s absence has been reported accordingly. Sign In/Sign Out sheets have a full legal signature and time of day. Teacher/child ratios are maintained and adequate supervision is provided during visit. Sample of children's and staff’s records reviewed. Children’s records include required medical and consent for emergency medical. Staff records contain required documented health screening.

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

DATE: 12/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2023
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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: AROUND THE KORNER CTR. FOR SCHOOL-AGE ENRICHMENT
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408343
VISIT DATE: 12/12/2023
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All staff are required to take the Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training every 2 years. www.mandatedreporterca.com. 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

Per Title 22 Regulations facility is complying with rules and regulation, no deficiency will be issued today. An exit Interview was conducted with Site Supervisor, Lidia Matu. A copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided on this day.

A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years and the notice of site visit shall be posted for 30 days.

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

DATE: 12/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2023
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