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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 367750035
Report Date: 06/22/2023
Date Signed: 06/26/2023 09:40:12 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/26/2023 09:40 AM - 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:CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, INC., THEFACILITY NUMBER:
367750035
ADMINISTRATOR:JENNIFER ROSAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:12303 RIDGECREST RD #7477TELEPHONE:
(760) 245-8680
CITY:VICTORVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92395
CAPACITY: 12TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12CENSUS: 10DATE:
06/22/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:26 AM
MET WITH:Tammy Esquivel TIME COMPLETED:
12:25 PM
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On 06/23/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso met with Director, Tammy Esquivel for the purpose of conducting an unannounced annual required inspection. During the time of this inspection LPA observed a total of 10 Infants and 3 qualified teachers. The Infant program operates Monday – Friday 6:30 AM-6:30 PM. LPA toured and inspected the facility inside and out in accordance with the facility sketch. During the walk through/inspection of the Facility the LPA discussed observations of Title 22 requirements. The Center is clean, safe, sanitary and well maintain. All utilities are operational and in good order.

Per the Director, there are no firearms or weapons on the premise. LPA did not observe bodies of water on the premise. Disinfectants, chemical compounds, and poisons were found to be inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed that cleaning compounds, disinfectants are stored in a lower cabinet, locked and inaccessible to the infants in care.

Furniture and equipment

The classroom, LPA observed cubbies in which infants’ belongings can be stored. There files for the children were reviewed and observed to be complete. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/22/2023
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: CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, INC., THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 367750035
VISIT DATE: 06/22/2023
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There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, freezer and stove. The facility provides AM Snack, Lunch and PM Snack. Menus are posted in the main entrance for parents to review. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. Infant’s bottles are labeled with child’s name. Parents/Guardians provide the breast milk/formula.

LPA observed a changing mat within, arms reach of a sink in the infant room. The changing mat had at least 1” thick padding covered by a washable material. Staff state that they wash their hands before and after each feeding and each diaper change of the child. The changing mat is sanitized after each use. The infant room was found to be sanitary and clean.


Chemicals are kept separate and are stored in lower cabinet that is kept locked at all times. The facility has ensured and establish measures to keep the facility free of flies and other insects or rodents. Food preparation area inaccessible to children, there’s a coded entry lock by the door. The food preparation area is adequately equipped, clean and free of hazards. The food preparation area is adequately equipped, clean and free of hazards.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/22/2023
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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: CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, INC., THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 367750035
VISIT DATE: 06/22/2023
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There is an operating telephone in the Child Care Center. LPA observed fully charged and operational 2A10BC fire extinguisher located on the premises of the facility. This facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meets statutory requirements. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitted covers that are kept on, and are in good repair.

**The outdoor play area is toured and yard is completely fenced in. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health and safety, toys were in good repair and age appropriate. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water there are no bodies of water on premises.

*Teacher child ratios were observed, and staff names recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine the basic needs of children are being met and appropriate. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. The parent board was reviewed and has all of the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills are maintained current, last fire drill was conducted 06/13/2023. Children's records and staff records were reviewed and are complete. LPA verified at least one staff person present that has a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid training expires on 08/2024



Napping Equipment
LPA observed a sufficient quantity of napping equipment for the children. There were 11 cribs in the room. There are mats available for the older infants to sleep on. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and materials. Drinking water was observed to be available inside the classroom. LPA observed sleep logs for all the infants present. The infant logs are updated every 15 minutes.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/22/2023
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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: CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, INC., THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 367750035
VISIT DATE: 06/22/2023
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Medications:
This facility does not provide incidental medical services for infants. 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

There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in the director’s office.



Safe Sleep

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/22/2023
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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: CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, INC., THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 367750035
VISIT DATE: 06/22/2023
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 A copy of this report was discussed and left at the facility. For additional information, licensing forms, and updates visit our website at: www.ccld.ca.gov. This facility is already receiving Quarterly updates along with PINS from the childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov .


Per the Title 22 regulations, the above facility was found to be operating in compliance. No citations were issued on this date. Notice of Site visit was left at the facility and a copy of this report was left at the facility.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/22/2023
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