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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 367750068
Report Date: 08/29/2023
Date Signed: 08/31/2023 11:20:11 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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:MOUNTAIN MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
367750068
ADMINISTRATOR:JULIA HAJIAHMADIFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:26577 STATE HWY 18TELEPHONE:
(323) 229-3595
CITY:RIMFORESTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92378
CAPACITY: 18TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 18CENSUS: 6DATE:
08/29/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:10 AM
MET WITH:Jessica Pratt, Owner AdministratorTIME COMPLETED:
01:21 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maddox conducted an announced inspection today and met with Jessica Pratt, Owner Administrator for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing inspection for a Preschool component. This is a change of ownership, the current Licensee is R.O.W. CHILDCARE/SUNRISE CHILDREN'S CLUB (360910659). The hours of operation will be: Mon through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Applicant is requesting licensure for 18 preschool children ages 3 - 5 yrs. During this inspection, LPA measured 1.5 classrooms and the outside play area. There is also a kitchen, staff lounge, and office space.

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:

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


· A comfortable temperature for children shall always be maintained.
· Furniture and equipment are 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 were present to meet the needs of the children.
· Drinking water is readily available (filtered water)
· 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. Stored under kitchen cabinet with child proof locks.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/29/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/29/2023
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: MOUNTAIN MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 367750068
VISIT DATE: 08/29/2023
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· There is/are fully stocked first-aid kit(s) in locations accessible to staff but inaccessible to children:
· The isolation is located in the office for any child who becomes ill during the day.
· LPA observed operable carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors(hard wired), and a fully charged fire extinguisher.
· The center has a working telephone
· Sign-in and out procedure (Brightwheel).
· The licensee 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

Children have to descend a flight of stairs to access the play yard. LPA observed a lower railing in place for the children to hold on to as they descend and ascend the flight of stairs.

The outside play yard is located underneath the building in an area that is fenced off. There is a shaded rest area for the children, the yard was free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls (wood chips). Staff will bring drinking water outside for children. There are no bodies of water on the premises

Applicant is reminded of the requirement to report and unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC 624B.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2023
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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: MOUNTAIN MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 367750068
VISIT DATE: 08/29/2023
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RESTROOMS

Children have to pass through the kitchen to access the bathroom, LPA inspected all lower cabinets to ensure sharp knives and cleaning solutions are inaccessible to children. The childrens bathroom has 2 toilets and 2 sinks. All toilets and hand washing facilities were maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. There is a separate Staff bathroom that will also be used as an isolation bathroom.

SUPERVISION:

Applicant shall ensure no child is left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, Supervision shall include visual observation.

TRANSPORTATION:

Center will not provide transportation.

CHILDREN’S RECORDS:

LPA explained all children's records shall be available to the Department to inspect, audit, and copy upon demand during normal business hours.


NAPPING

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


· Each cot/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.
· LPA informed applicant Cots or mats should be wiped with a detergent/disinfectant weekly or when soiled or wet.
· Bedding/Linen will be stored in cubbies.
HEALTH RELATED SERVICES:

Applicant states center will not dispense medications.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2023
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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: MOUNTAIN MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 367750068
VISIT DATE: 08/29/2023
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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 - center will not provide incidental medical services.

FOOD SERVICES

Parents will provides lunches and snacks, there will be snacks available on the premises.

· 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.


· 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.
· Trashcans, including moveable bins, shall have a tight fitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof.
POSTINGS:

Applicant was informed of the required forms that shall be posted after licensure including 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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2023
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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: MOUNTAIN MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 367750068
VISIT DATE: 08/29/2023
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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 were as follows:
Room #1
30 X 16 = 480/35 = 14
Circle Time Room
12 X 12 = 144/35 = 4

Bathroom:
There's 1 bathroom with 2 toilets and 2 sinks.
Outside play space:
47.42 X 23 = 102/75 = 15
There is an outside play schedule that shall remain posted during the hours of operation

Fire Clearance has been received for the requested capacity of 18 children.

Needed Prior to Licensure: Applicant shall place a barricade across the stairs that ascend to an upstairs gym. Waiver needed for outside play area. Exit interview conducted copy of report left at facility. Owner presented a copy of the most recent lead testing.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2023
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