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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750091
Report Date: 04/06/2023
Date Signed: 04/06/2023 02:24:23 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/06/2023 02:24 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:GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT PLUM CANYONFACILITY NUMBER:
197750091
ADMINISTRATOR:AARON BAILEYFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:19141 SKYLINE RANCH RDTELEPHONE:
(949) 354-2259
CITY:SANTA CLARITASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91350
CAPACITY: 54TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 54CENSUS: 37DATE:
04/06/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Thalia Valdovinos, Head of SchoolTIME COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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On 4/6/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega met with facility Head of School, Thalia Valdovinos and conducted an Annual Random inspection. LPA toured and inspected the infant facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During inspection LPA observed 37 children and 9 staff providing care and supervision. Facility Operates in five classrooms referred to as Nido for the Infants 0-18 months and toddler program 18 months to 30 months. (Infant toddler component).

There are a total of five classrooms, one large play yard and one shed (maintained locked) and 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. Each classroom consists of filtered water in a pitcher dispenser for indoor use with individual bottles for children. An isolation area was inspected, which takes place in a room by the main lobby next to the Director’s office. LPA observed appropriate changing tables to be clean and sanitary and sink distance is meeting Title 22, Regulations (arm distance from changing table).
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/06/2023
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: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT PLUM CANYON
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750091
VISIT DATE: 04/06/2023
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Children have the option for rest time and quiet time if needed (extra cots are available). Facility provides sheets and are washed once or twice a week utilizing the in-house laundry room. Parents provide bottles daily for infants on formula and/or breast milk (bottles are labeled with name and send home daily). Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and 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 daily.

Facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (a nine and a half hour max is allowed). Facility provides morning and afternoon snack for over 18 months. Facility offers a paid program for lunch, food is brought from an outside catering and families have the option to purchase lunch for their child daily (18 months and over only). Menu is posted visible to parents and a hard copy is provided to each family. Food allergies are noted in each classroom and food preparation area.

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

First Aid supplies, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition according to fire marshal standards. Trash cans with tight lids were observed. Food was inspected, and it was properly labeled, stored, and within expiration date. Refrigerator is clean and operating at the proper temperature, and there is hot running water in the food preparation area. The kitchen area is adequately equipped, clean, and free from hazards. Cleaning supplies are out of reach of children.

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

DATE: 04/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/06/2023
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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: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT PLUM CANYON
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750091
VISIT DATE: 04/06/2023
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Emergency Drills are conducted every sixth month last drill was conducted and documented on 03/14/2023 on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and meets the Fire Marshal codes and standards (last serviced 04/26/2022).

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 and age appropriateness. Climbing structures other play equipment were found to be adequately with resilient cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter. Children are provided with filtered water in children’s individual water bottles brought from home for outdoor play. There is adequate shade area for rest. The playground is well fenced all around, and no bodies of water observed in the outdoor play area.



Facility maintains adequate teacher child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determine basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met. 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.

Directors and teachers are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires until 10/06/2023. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training is dated 08/31/2021.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/06/2023
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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: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT PLUM CANYON
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750091
VISIT DATE: 04/06/2023
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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 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 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.


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

DATE: 04/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/06/2023
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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: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT PLUM CANYON
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750091
VISIT DATE: 04/06/2023
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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/

Per Title 22 Regulations facility is in compliance, no deficiency will be issued today. An exit Interview was conducted with facility Head of School Thalia Valdovinos. 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.

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

DATE: 04/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/06/2023
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