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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750096
Report Date: 10/10/2024
Date Signed: 10/22/2024 09:51:26 AM

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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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:LEARNING EXPERIENCE, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
197750096
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SARAH MITCHELLFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:24615 COPPER HILL DRIVETELEPHONE:
(661) 904-9530
CITY:SANTA CLARITASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91354
CAPACITY: 20TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20CENSUS: 11DATE:
10/10/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:31 AM
MET WITH:Shirley King, DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:32 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA's) Maddox and Alemoh met with Shirley King, Director for the purpose of conducting a Case Management inspection. Director is requesting to increase the capacity for the Toddler component from 20 to 32. Center has a licensed Preschool component as well at this location (#197750097) which is currently licensed for 132, however the capacity will be decreased to 127 to accommodate the increase for the Toddlers. The Toddlers will occupy Toddler Rooms A & B (1 & 7 according to facility sketch). During this inspection, LPA's measured and inspected the indoors and outdoors.

The Days and Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri. from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:

· Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean (carpet pieces and linoleum).


· Tables and chairs were present to meet the needs of the children.
· Drinking water is readily available (sippy cups with filtered water and water pitchers).
· Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children
(Stored in high cabinets).
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/10/2024
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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: LEARNING EXPERIENCE, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750096
VISIT DATE: 10/10/2024
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·There are fully stocked first-aid kit(s) located in each classroom, accessible to staff but inaccessible to children
· The isolation area is located in the front lobby area
· LPA observed operable carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors; fire extinguishers are located throughout the facility and fully charged.
· The center has a working telephone
· Sign-in and out procedure (manually and electronically and teachers conduct a daily attendance).
· Staff shall conduct a wellness check to ensure that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted.
OUTDOOR

LPA observed a shaded rest area for the children (Covered patio). Children have safe access to the play yard which is enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence was taller than the required 4 ft tall. There are no bodies of water present. The play yard was free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. LPA observed various pieces of play equipment on the play yard, there's a climbing apparatus (manufacturers sticker states ages 2 - 5 without adult supervision and 6 - 23 months with adult supervision); LPA's observed artificial grass on the surface (padding underneath).

Staff bring water outside for children (sippy cups labled with each child's name)

Fire Clearance has been received for the requested capacity of the additional 12 Toddlers.


Toddler Room measured 532/35 = 15 which is enough space to accommodate the additional 12 Toddlers. Outdoor area measured 2040/75 = 27 children, no waivers are required.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2024
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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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: LEARNING EXPERIENCE, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750096
VISIT DATE: 10/10/2024
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LPA'a observed a changing table, wipes, and diapers/pull-ups available within arms reach of a sink.

Director states toys are washed and/or disinfected daily. Parent Board contained required forms, staff are aware of the required teacher/child ratio's required for Toddlers (1:6). There's a bathroom in the classroom that has 1 toilet and 1 sink.

An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed and a copy of this report was provided to Shirley King. Center will need to submit a Health and Safety certificate and proof of Operations and Records Keeping orientation before capacity increase is granted.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2024
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