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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197408509
Report Date: 03/08/2024
Date Signed: 03/08/2024 12:16:28 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:SULPHUR SPRINGS UNION SCH.DIST.CANYON SPRINGS PRESFACILITY NUMBER:
197408509
ADMINISTRATOR:MARY MERCOGLIANOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:19059 VICCI STREETTELEPHONE:
(661) 252-8045
CITY:CANYON COUNTRYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91351
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 0DATE:
03/08/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Director Mary MercoglianoTIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On 03/08/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrew Alemoh met with the facility Director, Mary Mercogliano for the One Year Required inspection for the preschool license in accordance with the facility sketch. A tour of the facility was conducted. Upon arrival LPA observed 0 preschool children with the Director on site. The hours of operation are 08:00AM - 11:00AM Monday - Friday. Afternoon sessions are from: Monday to Friday from 12:00PM to 3:00PM. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed.

There are no bodies of water on the premises.
The facility is utilizing one classroom.

Indoor/Children’s Area:
Child care center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair; all outdoor and indoor passageways, stair ways, incline, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean, cleaning compounds/poisons locked and made inaccessible(locked in the kitchen cabinet area), furniture/equipment is good condition, free of flies, other insects, rodents; tables/chairs provided to meet children’s needs(3 tables and an large quantity of chairs); all play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate, each child has an individual permanent or portable storage space (cubby, individually labelled with name) for his/her clothing, and personal belongings. A classroom supply cabinet was observed to be locked with a safety latch There is a working telephone.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/08/2024
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: SULPHUR SPRINGS UNION SCH.DIST.CANYON SPRINGS PRES
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408509
VISIT DATE: 03/08/2024
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Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids, drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors (Drinking water is available inside the center in the form of and Igloo water container to fill up each child's water bottle). All materials and surfaces are toxic free are inaccessible, no fireplace. There is a working Carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector and Fire Extinguisher (2A10BC and a 3A40BC).

Staff/Personnel Records: Director (qualified) qualifications were verified, Designation of Responsibility observed, immunization's, TB clearance, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging suspected child abuse and mandated reporter were observed in file.

Facility Records: Roster, fire/disaster drill log last completed on 02/28/24, CPR/First Aid, and mandated report training were reviewed.

Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB 394L), emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist.

Documents Provided and or Discussed: Forms and records to keep at the facility and IMS.

Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies (thermometer) readily available located next to the office. CPR/First Aid expires on 01/23/2025. Mandated Reporter Training expires on 08/2025.

Electrical outlets are inaccessible, recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment were observed on the premises. There are no window cords accessible to children.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. The parent board was reviewed and has all of the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current. Roster current.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2024
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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: SULPHUR SPRINGS UNION SCH.DIST.CANYON SPRINGS PRES
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408509
VISIT DATE: 03/08/2024
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Restrooms: LPA inspected and observed 5 toilets and 3 sinks. LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Water temperature is appropriate. There are storage closets in some of the restrooms which were observed to be locked. There is an isolation area for children who become ill while in care located in the classroom on the couch, facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times, first aid supplies (thermometer, bandages, scissors), sign in/out sheets (Electronically and manually) available and completed daily. No Smoking prohibited on the premises, daily inspection for illness, no prohibited child care items observed. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises.

Napping: Per director there is no napping at the facility due to the operation hours.

Outdoor: The facility has one playground area for the preschool children. Outside play area is completely fenced. There is a water fountain, water bottle refill station, and a sink for children to drink, fill up water bottles and wash hands. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. There is turf grass and concrete areas for active play. There are areas for shade and rest. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, debris, cushioning material underneath. Preschool children have their own personal water bottles as well as disposable cups. LPA observed a storage shed for outdoor play equipment and bikes that is locked. There is a gate that gives access to the elementary school play yard area and was observed to be locked.

Teacher child ratios were observed and staff name recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate.

Health Related Services: Medications inaccessible to children; all prescription and non-prescription medications have child’s name and are dated; written consent and instruction from child’s representative, a plan to document and report to child’s representative when medication is administered to a child; IMS plan on file (if applicable).
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2024
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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: SULPHUR SPRINGS UNION SCH.DIST.CANYON SPRINGS PRES
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408509
VISIT DATE: 03/08/2024
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Children are inspected for illnesses (wellness policy) as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission (licensing medication form- LIC9221 - also used). LPA advised the Director must administer medication, and document the dosage, date and time onto a log. Medication can be brought and taken home by the parent daily. Medication will be properly labeled and stored in its original container.

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/childquanda.htm

Food Service: There is a kitchen located in the classroom. The facility is provided meals such as breakfast or lunch by the school cafeteria. LPA inspected the kitchen and observed the food menu. Cleaning supplies located in the top cabinet, and away from where dry snacks are prepared. The kitchen is off limits to preschool children.

Director advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2024
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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: SULPHUR SPRINGS UNION SCH.DIST.CANYON SPRINGS PRES
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408509
VISIT DATE: 03/08/2024
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Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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.

Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. Director shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of child care center or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
No deficiency. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Mary Mercogliano. This report was read and provided to Director Mary Mercogliano, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2024
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