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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197408343
Report Date: 02/11/2025
Date Signed: 02/11/2025 02:09:25 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/11/2025 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/
DIRECTOR:		ELENA VARGAS LOPEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:14030 NORDHOFF STREETTELEPHONE:
(818) 894-2478
CITY:ARLETASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91331
CAPACITY: 54TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 54CENSUS: 38DATE:
02/11/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Lidia Matu, Site Director TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:56 PM
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On 2/11/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Isabel Ortega met with Site Director, Lidia Matu and conducted an Annual Random Inspection. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During inspection LPA observe 38 children in care and fourteen staff proving care and supervision. Facility operates in three classrooms referred to as a preschool serving ages 3 years to 5-year-olds.

Facility’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Facility provides children enrolled with breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. A menu is visibly posted in the kitchen, in each classroom and by the entrance door. Facility has follows food allergy regulations and store medication in the main office.
An isolation area takes place in the main office. Children have the option for rest time and quiet time if needed cots were observed. Nap time is included in the schedule, and parents provide sheets, and blankets which are taken home every Friday for wash and returned on Monday.

Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, toilets flush properly.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/11/2025
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: 02/11/2025
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 Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked of toiletries by staff during the day and Monday through Thursday and Saturday a site custodian disinfects and sanitizes after 6:00 p.m.
According to Facility, there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this inspection. According to Facility there are no weapons nor guns at the facility. LPA did not observe any weapons or guns at the facility during inspection.

The furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and AC ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings.

Facility sampled water for lead on and results were under 5.5 ppb, according to facility children are provided with filtered drinking water from a water dispenser and individual disposable cups are available. LPA observed a clear water pitcher in each classroom with individual water bottles and disposable cups. According to facility the water pitcher is also utilized for outdoor play.

Facility has all the required posted documents: Facility License, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster, Emergency Disaster Plan, Car seat safety and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist. First Aid supplies, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide were observed to be operating properly.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2025
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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: 02/11/2025
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The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green; the Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 9/03/2024 (LPA observed a yellow tag with date hole punched on each Fire Extinguisher at the facility).

Trash cans with tight lids were observed. Food and snacks were inspected, and are properly labeled, stored, and within expiration date. Facility has emergency snacks available on site. Cleaning supplies are out of reach of children.

Emergency Drills are conducted every sixth month last drill was conducted and documented on 11/06/2024 at 09:00 a.m. (fire) and 12/10/24 at 9:00 am (earthquake).


The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair. During outdoor play children have access to filtered water from a water dispenser and disposable cup are available. There is one shed maintained locked and utilized for arts and craft materials, toys, equipment, and supplies.

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.
Staff are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid which does not expire until 04/26. Childcare Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training certificate is dated 5/05/2023.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2025
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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: 02/11/2025
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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 PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/.
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. 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. According to facility documentation all staff are aware they 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.

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

DATE: 02/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2025
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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: 02/11/2025
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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/

Facility is aware all staff are mandated child abuse reporters, and all suspected child abuse shall be reporter to the Child Abuse Hotline 1-800 422-4453.

Per Title 22 Regulations facility is complying with rules and regulation, no deficiencies will be issued today. An exit Interview was conducted with Site Director, 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. The Notice of site visit shall be visibly posted for 30 days.

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

DATE: 02/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2025
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