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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364819455
Report Date: 05/18/2023
Date Signed: 05/18/2023 12:09:59 PM

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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:ATKINS FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
364819455
ADMINISTRATOR:ATKINS, DEBURAHLEEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 486-9237
CITY:HESPERIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92345
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 1DATE:
05/18/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:13 AM
MET WITH:Deburahlee Atkins, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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On May 18, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Calloway met with Licensee, who granted access. LPA and Licensee toured the home for an Annual Random inspection. Family members residing in the home include 1 adult (licensee). There was one 2 yr. old child in care. LPA observed licensee interacting with the child. The home is licensed for fourteen (14) children and the operating hours are: 6:00 -7:30 PM. Monday thru Saturday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed.
Physical Plant: This is a single story 3- bedroom, 2-bathroom home with kitchen/dining, family room, living room, formal dining room, childcare room and garage (detached). Main care is provided in (sunroom at the back of the home). Children’s Bathroom is off the sunroom. There are age-appropriate toys and books. Napping (blankets on a rug). LPA recommended cots or mats for sleeping. Off limit areas include: Bedrooms (#1, #2, #3), Bathroom #2, two sheds (key lock), detached garage (key lock), office and laundry (next to kitchen in hallway on right) The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds (kept in laundry room- safety latch), medicines (off limits bedroom). The hazardous items (sharp knives/scissors (under kitchen sink with magnetic lock). Fire/earthquake drills complete and maintained current. Roster complete and maintained current. The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) and smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are in operable condition. Fireplace is screened. Home has swamp cooler for AC and central heat.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/18/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: ATKINS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364819455
VISIT DATE: 05/18/2023
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Required postings were present on the wall. Transportation is not provided. Cell phone and working landline phone are in the home.
Outside: The backyard is completely fenced. One area of the fence needs repairing. There are two sheds (key lock), detached garage (key lock), swing set anchored, see-saw and other age-appropriate toys. The barbecue grill was recommended to be covered and made inaccessible. There is no pool/spa or body of water on the premises.
Other: Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. LPA did not observe any in the home. Required trainings, CPR/First Aid are up to date. Mandated Reporter training is needed. The First Aid kit was not in the home. LPA recommended a first aid kit. LPA viewed staff and children’s files and conducted a staff interview with the licensee. The following was discussed with the Licensee: Capacity requirements, Notification of Parent's Rights, Roster requirements (keep updated names), Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files, updated Safe Sleep regulations were provided. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. Licensee reminded that 100% supervision is always required to children in care. If food is brought in, it is properly labeled. Licensee will check food expiration dates periodically. Licensee was advised on how to access forms and Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov. Licensee was made aware that it is her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Any unusual incidents must be reported to the Department within 24 hours of the incident occurring by phone and completing an LIC 624B form and sending it by mail or email to Unusualincidentreports.ca.gov. Licensee advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility’s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. Regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban).
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2023
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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: ATKINS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364819455
VISIT DATE: 05/18/2023
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Type A citation: Type A citation(s) shall be posted for 30 consecutive days along with the Notice of Site Visit Letter (printed out after every visit) and posted during hours of operation, as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Licensee. shall provide a copy any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Failure to do so will result in a Civil Penalty being assessed. State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and any other items that fall into that category. Licensee is advised visit www.shotsforschool.org for Immunization information.

--Licensee was informed of responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse, 1-800-827-8724/760-243-6640


--Family Child Care Providers (Disaster Planning information):https://cccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/disaster-planning-and-fire-safety/
--Child Care Advocates information: [email protected]
--Child Care Videos: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org
--Licensee advised to visit the CCL website (www.ccld.ca.gov) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations.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 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:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2023
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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: ATKINS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364819455
VISIT DATE: 05/18/2023
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Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. LPA provided consultation (Safe Sleep) during the inspection.

There were no deficiencies cited during the inspection.

An exit interview was conducted, LPA read and provided a copy of this report and Notice of Site Visit to Deburahlee Atkins, Licensee at the facility.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2023
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Created By: Kuliema Calloway On 05/18/2023 at 12:04 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: ATKINS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364819455

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/18/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, and record reviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the required training is expired which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/25/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will complete the required training and submit to the Department by the POC date of 5/25/2023.
Section Cited
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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:Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/18/2023


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