<meta name="robots" content="noindex">
Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750091
Report Date: 10/19/2023
Date Signed: 10/19/2023 12:48:01 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/19/2023 12:48 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 CC RO, 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: 29DATE:
10/19/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:33 AM
MET WITH:Thalia Vildoeinos TIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
NARRATIVE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Licensing Program Analyst(s) Maddox and Alemoh met with Thalia Valdovinos, Director today for the purpose of conducting a case management inspection. This Case Management inspection is conducted at the request of Licensee to decrease the capacity from 54 to 42. During inspection LPA observed 29 children and 11 staff providing care and supervision. Days and Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Facility Operates in four classrooms referred to as Nido for the Infants 0-18 months and toddler program 18 months to 36 months. (Infant toddler component).

There are a total of four classrooms, one large play yard. LPA’s toured the classroom and observed age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials. The isolation area is located in the front office. LPA observed appropriate changing tables to be clean and sanitary and sink distance is meeting Title 22, Regulations (arm distance from changing table).

Emergency Drills are conducted every sixth month last drill was conducted and documented on 09/2023 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).

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/19/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 1 of 2
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT PLUM CANYON
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750091
VISIT DATE: 10/19/2023
NARRATIVE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
The outdoor play area for the infants is located directly outside of the office, the play yard 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 play yard totally enclosed by fencing and the buildings. and no bodies of water observed in the outdoor play area.

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.


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.

Fire clearance has been received for the decrease in capacity. The number decrease is from 54 to 42.

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the director along with the appeal rights.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/19/2023
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 2 of 2