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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750158
Report Date: 02/20/2025
Date Signed: 02/20/2025 03:50:50 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/20/2025 03:50 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
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE PEOPLE CHILDCAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197750158
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		KHRYSTAL VALERA/ARETHA DARFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1825 WEST AVENUE J SUITE 125TELEPHONE:
(661) 466-8051
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93534
CAPACITY: 41TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 41CENSUS: 33DATE:
02/20/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:50 PM
MET WITH:Duana Garrett- Director TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:25 PM
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On Thursday, February 20, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sherell Braddock met with the facility Director, Duana Garrett, 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 a total of 33 preschool children. There were 9 teachers supervising the preschool children. This center also has School age (197750160) Infant/Toddler (197750159) components. The hours of operation are Mon through Friday from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm and Sat 7:00 am -3:00 pm. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed.
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 inaccessible, poisons locked, furniture/equipment is good condition, free of flies, other insects, rodents; tables/chairs provided to meet children’s needs; 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, personal belongings and or bedding (stored separately). There is a working telephone.
Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids, drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors All materials and surfaces are toxic free are inaccessible, There is a fireplace that is covered by a book shelf. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide is in working condition. Fire extinguisher(2A10BC) is in operable condition.

Restrooms: LPA inspected and observed (4 toilets and 4 sinks). LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Water temperature is appropriate. There is an isolation area for children who become ill while in care located in the Directors office. Facility always maintains a comfortable temperature, first aid supplies (thermometer, bandages, scissors), sign in/out sheets (manually) available and completed daily. No Smoking prohibited on the premises, daily inspection for illness, no prohibited childcare items observed. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. There is no body of water on the premises. Page 1.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sherell Braddock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/20/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Sherell Braddock On 02/20/2025 at 02:58 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE PEOPLE CHILDCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750158

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/20/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(f)
Personnel Requirements
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/06/2025
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Director will email LPA the CPR for all employees prior to POC date
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Sherell Braddock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/20/2025


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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: LITTLE PEOPLE CHILDCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750158
VISIT DATE: 02/20/2025
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Napping: Preschool children nap on their personalized mats.

Outdoor: The facility has one playground area for the preschool age children. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair, and age appropriateness. There are concrete areas for active play. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, debris, cushioning material underneath. No bodies of water were observed. There are areas for shade and rest.

Teacher child ratios were observed, and staff name recorded. Care and supervision were 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).

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 does not provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS.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: The facility provides breakfast, lunch, dinner AM snacks, evening and PM snacks are provided.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.


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sherell Braddock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2025
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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: LITTLE PEOPLE CHILDCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750158
VISIT DATE: 02/20/2025
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Facility Records: Roster, fire/disaster drill log last completed on 1/9/2025, and mandated reporter 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. CPR was not pediatric first aid, Facility will receive a type B violation.
Electrical outlets are inaccessible, recalled and or prohibited toys/play equipment were not observed on the premises. There are no window cords accessible to children.

The parent board was reviewed and has all of the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current. Roster current.

Director advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Director 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.



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 childcare 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.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sherell Braddock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2025
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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: LITTLE PEOPLE CHILDCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750158
VISIT DATE: 02/20/2025
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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process


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 Duana Garrett. This report was read and provided to the Director, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sherell Braddock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2025
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