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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153908036
Report Date: 01/31/2024
Date Signed: 07/26/2024 03:20:53 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/26/2024 03:20 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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:RODRIGUEZ, LAURA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
153908036
ADMINISTRATOR:RODRIGUEZ, LAURAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 854-4995
CITY:ARVINSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93203
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 2DATE:
01/31/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:20 AM
MET WITH:Laura Rodriguez TIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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On 01/31/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection at the Rodriguez Family Child Care Home. Upon arrival, the LPA met with licensee’s husband and assistant. Licensee Laura Rodriguez arrived shortly after and guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 2 adults and 2 minor children. All adults living in the house have been background cleared. Per the Licensee, hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 4:00am – 5pm. Per licensee, no overnight care is provided at the moment. Upon arrival, LPA observed 2 children in care children in care. Licensee is within the ratio for a large facility. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed.

Physical Plant:
This is a single-story home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Per licensee, care is provided primarily in the converted garage (with permits) (located in hallway to the left) and backyard. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medication and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. LPA observed age-appropriate safe toys and napping equipment on the premises.

Main Care Area: Main care is provided in the in the converted garage (playroom) and backyard. Children use the bathroom located on the hallway on the left-hand side. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children. There are age-appropriate games and books on the premises. Per licensee, there is a designated area for ill/sick children in the living room. Children nap in the playroom area in mats that are properly stored.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2024
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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: RODRIGUEZ, LAURA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153908036
VISIT DATE: 01/31/2024
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Medications/ Hazardous Materials: Medications are stored in the master bedroom, made inaccessible by a child safety gate and door safety knobs. Cleaning compounds are stored in an upper cabinet in the kitchen, secured with a safety latch. There are no firearms in the home. There are no pools or bodies of water in the home.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS): Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The Licensee will not be providing IMS to the children at this time.
Records: Children’s records were observed to be complete. Licensee’s CPR/First Aid is maintained current, it expires on 09/2024. Mandated Reporter Certificate is also maintained current, it expires on 11/27/2025. Per Licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and conducted on 01/08/2024. Per LPA’s observations, the Facility License, Emergency Disaster plan, Earthquake Preparedness and Parents Rights Poster were posted.

Documents Provided and or Discussed: Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP and LIC9227 (Individual Sleeping Plan) and Sleep Logs. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Rodriguez and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at 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: 01/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2024
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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: RODRIGUEZ, LAURA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153908036
VISIT DATE: 01/31/2024
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Provider Information Notices (PINs) & Child Care Advocates: You can now sign up for Quarterly Updates on Rules, Regulations, Policies and PINs for one or more programs through our DSS website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe Applicant was informed all forms pertaining to Child Care Licensing can be found at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/forms-brochures/forms-alphabetic-list/i-l

Child Care Advocates Program: Provides information and resources about licensed childcare. [email protected]

Inspection was conducted in Spanish, LPA is certified bilingual by the department.

Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care.

Licensee Rodriguez was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

Applicant was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within 24 hours of incident by telephone and in writing within 7 days of incident to the department. Applicant was informed all suspected Child Abuse should be reported to the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. The above incident should be reported on the form LIC624B per the regulation. The form should be email to [email protected]

There were no citations issued during this inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Rodriguez, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.

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

DATE: 01/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2024
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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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: RODRIGUEZ, LAURA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153908036
VISIT DATE: 01/31/2024
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Children's bathroom: Children use the bathroom located in the hallway on the left-hand side. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. The bathroom was toured and inspected sink and toilet which is in operable condition.

Kitchen/Dining Room: The kitchenette has a physical barrier. Sharp items are located on top of the refrigerator. Kitchenette is barricaded with child safety gate. Per licensee, she does currently have a food program. Meals offered: Breakfast, AM Snack, Lunch, PM Snack and Dinner as needed.

Backyard/Outdoor areas: The backyard is all fenced in. The outdoor play area was inspected and was observed to be free of hazards, lose or sharp parts and tools. LPA observed appropriate and safe toys in the play area. Per licensee, there are no pets in the facility.

Off-limits: Per licensee, the off-limit areas of the home include the 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is a backyard that remains closed with a gate and is made inaccessible to children.




Care and Supervision: Licensee is within the ratio for a large facility. The Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care.


Fire/Health/Safety: There is a cell phone kept charged and on the Licensee at all times.
Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide were observed to be in operable conditions.
The First Aid kit was observed to be complete with supplies including thermometer, tweezers, scissors, gauze, bandages, cleansing pad/solution, and a first aid manual. LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) reading in Green and currently serviced. The facility currently does not have childcare insurance. Per licensee, she currently does offer transportation, LPA observed insurance to be current.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2024
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