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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750128
Report Date: 02/09/2022
Date Signed: 02/09/2022 12:50:35 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/09/2022 12:50 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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:SANDCASTLES CHILD CARE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197750128
ADMINISTRATOR:SANDRA DENKOVSKIFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:27303 LUTHER DRIVETELEPHONE:
(661) 257-3182
CITY:CANYON COUNTRYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91351
CAPACITY: 16TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 16CENSUS: 0DATE:
02/09/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:31 AM
MET WITH:Sandra DenkovskiTIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts' (LPA's) Maddox and Ayala conducted an unannounced visit today and met with Sandra Denkovski. Center has a licensed School age component (197418166) at this site, center is requesting to decrease the capacity for the School age component and add a Preschool component. Together we toured 3 classrooms, bathrooms, and the outside play area. Preschool children will occupy Room #1. Hrs of Oper: 6 am to 6 pm Mon - Fri

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:

· The child care center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors


· Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean
· A comfortable temperature for children shall always be maintained.
· Furniture and equipment is maintained in good condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. There are a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities.
· Tables and chairs shall be provided to meet the needs of the children.
· All play equipment and materials used by children were age appropriate.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/09/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/09/2022
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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: SANDCASTLES CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750128
VISIT DATE: 02/09/2022
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· Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. Storage areas any hazardous items are kept locked.
· There are fully stocked first-aid kits in locations accessible to staff but inaccessible to children:
· The isolation are is located in the front office for any child who becomes ill during the day.
· The center has a working telephone on the premises.
· Center will use "Kangaroo Time" to sign children in and out daily
· The licensee shall be responsible for ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted.
  • Center will use water pictures with disposable cups for drinking water

NAPPING

· Cots used for napping were maintained in a safe condition.


· Each cot or mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child.
· Cots or mats should be wiped with a detergent/disinfectant weekly or when soiled or wet.
  • Children will store their bedding in cubbies within the classroom
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2022
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: SANDCASTLES CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750128
VISIT DATE: 02/09/2022
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RESTROOMS

All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities were maintained in safe and

sanitary operating condition.

The Preschool classroom has 2 stalls (1 toilet in each) and four sinks

OUTDOOR

During this inspection, LPA's observed a trees on the play yard (no leaves at this time).

There are no bodies of water on the premises


HEALTH RELATED SERVICES:

Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children.

A refrigerator shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration.

Licensee has implemented a written plan to record the administration of prescription and nonprescription medications and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2022
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: SANDCASTLES CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750128
VISIT DATE: 02/09/2022
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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 - Staff are trained on Incidental Medical Procedures

FOOD SERVICES

· All foods or beverages capable of supporting the rapid and progressive growth of microorganisms that can cause food infections or food intoxication's shall be stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F (7.2 degrees C) or less.


· Pesticides and other similar toxic substances were not stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances were stored in areas separate from food supplies.
· All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2022
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: SANDCASTLES CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750128
VISIT DATE: 02/09/2022
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POSTINGS:

Signs are posted at the entrance to the child care center that provide the telephone number of the local health department and information on child passenger restraint systems pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.95(g) and Vehicle Code sections 27360 and 27360.5

Each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available.

Measurements taken today:

25 X 26 = 650 minus cabinet (4 X 2.9= 11.6) = 18 children. Fire clearance has been received for 16 children.

Outside measurements:

Ft area: 32 X 85 = 2,720/75 = 36

Bk area: 56 X 39 = 2,301/75 = 31

Total outdoor space: 67

LPA provided consultation on the following:


Inspection Authority, COVID-19 Hand Washing Best Practices
Lead Flyer - Staff will take this training and send in verification
Unusual Incidents, CCL Website- Provider Information Notices

Exit interview conducted, copy of report left with Licensee, Sandra Denkovski
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2022
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