197419790-1-23-2026-12-CC-KCAY-DQM3RR-20260123172910

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197419790
Report Date: 01/23/2026
Date Signed: 01/23/2026 05:29:32 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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME:	EKATA TRAINING CENTER, INC.		FACILITY NUMBER:	197419790
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	EDWARD MONAGHAN		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	27831 SMYTH DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(661) 255-1114
CITY:	VALENCIA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91355
CAPACITY: 30	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30	CENSUS: 12	DATE:	01/23/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	02:34 PM
MET WITH:	Edward Monaghan		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	05:30 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On January 23, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Calloway made an unannounced inspection to the above facility for the purpose of conducting an Annual Random inspection. LPA met with Edward Monaghan, Facility Representative who granted access. LPA and representative toured the facility inside. LPA observed six-day care children in active play and one staff. The facility is open from 12:30-6:30 pm. Monday-Friday. All employees over 18 years or older that are working or volunteering have a Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Child Abuse Central Index Clearance and are associated with the facility. At 2:50 PM, six additional children arrived via facility van and one staff member. There were two staff that did not have Criminal Record Clearance and were not associated to the facility. Representative stated one employee started working for the facility six months ago and the other employee started working for the facility one year ago and neither employee has been live scanned. There was one volunteer at the facility. Representative stated the volunteer works four hours a day for one day a week and does not interact with the day care children. Physical Plant: This is a two-story indoor facility. There are four indoor clean and safe rooms on the lower level for weight training gym and room for martial arts training. The telephone service, heating, ventilation, and lighting are adequate. There are lockers for children's belongings inside the restrooms in the hallway. The furniture, equipment, and materials were appropriately aged and in good condition. The flooring was laminate wood and concrete in good condition. The drinking water is available inside the gym in the form of a water dispenser and labeled water bottles or disposable cups.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/23/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency

California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:

Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: EKATA TRAINING CENTER, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 197419790
	VISIT DATE: 01/23/2026

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Representative stated the water bottles are cleaned daily. There is no napping. First Aid kit was in a cabinet inside the kitchen. There is an Emergency Survival Kit kept in a back pack upstairs. Trash cans have secure lids. The temperature inside the room was comfortable. Representative stated the fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, sprinkler system, and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the day care center are all operable and were checked during the last fire inspection.
Bathrooms: The bathroom for the children was labeled as the Woman’s bathroom. There are two toilets with stalls, and two handwashing sinks that are functioning properly and at the appropriate height. LPA did not observe any accessible hazards. There was soap, toilet paper, and paper towels available. The staff restroom was next door it was labeled as the Men’s restroom. It was inside the hallway outside of the classroom. Representative stated the staff and children automatically know which restroom to use.
Kitchen: There is a small kitchen behind the reception desk with refrigerator, freezer, and three prep sinks, and one handwashing sink. The kitchen was clean and there were no accessible hazards observed. The facility provides two small snacks. The menus posted on the digital APP. Representative stated there are known allergies. There is a confidential allergy list on their Pro Care App. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. The chemicals and cleaning supplies are kept separate from the food downstairs in a closed closet kept locked. Representative stated milk is not provided only water. The staff’s food items were in a separate refrigerator upstairs.
Other Review: The required postings were present on the parent wall. The activities/ schedule are posted on the Pro- Care APP. Representative stated they are kept private for each parent as some kids do different activities. Children and staff files were reviewed. Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid (expires: 2/2027). Representative stated transportation is provided. Disaster Drills: Fire Drill was conducted: December 2025 and the Earthquake drill was conducted: December 2025. Representative stated the last facility fire inspection was conducted: in 2024. There was not a completed child/parent roster. Representative stated they use the Pro Care APP. LPA reviewed a printed copy from the APP and the physician names and phone numbers for all the children missing from the roster. The staff/ child ratios were observed to be compliant; the sign in/out sheets were digital on and APP.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/23/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026

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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: EKATA TRAINING CENTER, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 197419790
	VISIT DATE: 01/23/2026

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Representative stated the children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate isolation area for ill children inside the front office until the parent can pick up the child. Representative stated that medication is not provided. LIC 125 form was discussed.

The following was discussed with the Representative:
Access the CCLD Licensing website at www.ccld.ca.gov. to obtain information about the most recent regulatory changes and the Quarterly Updates. Report any director or staff changes within ten (10) days. All representatives are responsible for knowing the regulations when providing care. All employees should know their role and responsibilities of being a Mandated Reporter. Training is renewed every two years at: mandatedreporterca.com. All adults 18 years and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care
Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care
Centers that were constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for
drinking and food for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test. For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/23/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026

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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: EKATA TRAINING CENTER, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 197419790
	VISIT DATE: 01/23/2026

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Or LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Lead Poisoning: For more information, go to the California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch’s website at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb,or call them at (510) 620-5600. Review PUB 515 for information and posting.

Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a
consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities,
providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly
Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.
To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important
Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/
subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Reminder: The CCLD On Duty Worker is available: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, at (661) 202-3318 for questions, information, and unusual incident reporting. Once the incident is reported within twenty-four (24) hours via telephone, follow up with a written report (LIC 624 form) via email to unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov or via fax (661) 202-3810 within seven days of reporting.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/23/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026

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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: EKATA TRAINING CENTER, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 197419790
	VISIT DATE: 01/23/2026

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There are Type B deficiencies cited during this inspection and Technical Violations. See LIC 809D and LIC 9102 TV pages attached to this report.

There is a Type A deficiency cited for Criminal Record Clearance and an immediate civil penalty assessed for $500.00 per person during this inspection. See LIC 809 D page and LIC 421BG page attached to this report.

Upon receipt of a Type A deficiency licensee shall post the report for 30 days in addition to the Notice of Site Visit and provide copies of the licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility. This report must be provided to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. The licensee/representative will obtain a signed acknowledgment of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) from parent/guardians and place it in each of the children’s file (remain for three years) as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of the persons in care. If these requirements are not met, civil penalties will be assessed.

Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was read, a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213), this report, and Appeal Rights were provided to Edward Monaghan, Facility Representative. A Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting will result in a $100 civil penalty.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/23/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026

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Created By: Kuliema Calloway On 01/23/2026 at 05:11 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: EKATA TRAINING CENTER, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 197419790
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/23/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.7995(a)(1)

General Provisions and Definitions

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in S1- S6 did not have immunizations in their file during inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/06/2026
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	I will provide proof of immunizations

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
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in S1- S6 did not have current mandated reporter training in files during inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/06/2026
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	I will provide proof mandate reporter training.

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

	Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:

	Kuliema Calloway
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:

LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026

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Created By: Kuliema Calloway On 01/23/2026 at 05:16 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: EKATA TRAINING CENTER, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 197419790
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/23/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type A

Section Cited

CCR

101170(e)(1)

101170 Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two working staff for six months and one year did not have Criminal Record Clearance and were not assoicated to the facility during the inspection which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 01/24/2026
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	I will provide proof of Criminal Record Clearance.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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.

	Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:

	Kuliema Calloway
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:

LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026

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