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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153801077
Report Date: 05/06/2026
Date Signed: 05/06/2026 04:52:16 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:GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
153801077
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CANDACE MONETTEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:329 S. MILL ST.TELEPHONE:
(661) 823-7740
CITY:TEHACHAPISTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93561
CAPACITY: 64TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 58CENSUS: 58DATE:
05/06/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:35 AM
MET WITH:Candace Monette, DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:05 PM
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On Wednesday 5/06/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega conducted an unannounced annual random facility inspection. LPA was greeted by Director, Candace Monette who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility.

The facility has six preschool classrooms #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, and #7. Facility has a toddler option available with parent consent, Room #6 is utilize for this option. All classrooms were inspected, and ratios are within Title 22 regulations. During the inspection LPA observed adequate teacher child ratio in each classroom. LPA observed a total of 58 children and 14 Providing care and supervision. Staff present are fingerprint cleared and associated to facility license.

This is a full day program that also provides morning part time care. Full time care is provided from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Part time care is provided from 6:30 AM to 12:00PM.

The inside areas and outdoor play areas were inspected by LPA. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. The LPA observed individual cubbies with children’s belongings. The floors and carpet areas are kept clean and safe.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/06/2026
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: GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 153801077
VISIT DATE: 05/06/2026
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Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that may pose a danger to children are out of reach and stored in cabinets inaccessible to children. The outdoor play area has black wood chips for fall zone safety cushioning. The isolation area for children is located in the Director’s office. There are appropriate napping equipment (mats) on the premises for rest and nap. Facility provides children with scheduled breakfast, lunch and one afternoon snack. Facility has additional snacks available when needed. Food was inspected, and are properly labeled, stored within expiration date. LPA observed a working food temperature meter in the refrigerator. Food allergies are noted in the classroom and are posted in the food preparation area. The room temperature was observed to be at at 70 degrees.

Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flush properly; toilet and sinks are reachable by the children. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked of toiletries, sanitized and disinfected by staff and janitor daily.

An isolation area was inspected, which takes place in the main office. Children are provided with individual mats. The blankets are provided by parents and stay on site for weekly wash and sheets are provided by facility and washed weekly. Facility has an Emergency Kit in the classroom and a temperature thermometer.



First Aid supplies, emergency food, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide were observed and in operable condition. The fire extinguisher is serviced yearly; LPA observed a white tag with serviced date on 4/14/2026. Trash cans with tight lids were observed. Emergency Drills are conducted every six months, last drill was conducted and documented on 03/20/2026 at 9:05 am to 9:15 a.m.(Earthquake and Fire drill).
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2026
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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: GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 153801077
VISIT DATE: 05/06/2026
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Emergency Drills are conducted every six months, last drill was conducted and documented on 03/20/2026 at 9:05 am to 9:15 a.m.(Earthquake and Fire drill).
The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material(black wood chips), good repair, and age appropriateness. During indoor and outdoor play children are provided with purchased non-contaminated water, which was sampled, and results were under 5.5 ppb on 12/30/2022. There is adequate shade area for rest. The playground is well fenced all around, and enclosed. There are no bodies of water observed in the outdoor play area. According to facility small wadding blue pools may be utilized during hot days and emptied immediately after each usage.

During the inspection LPA observed adequate teacher child ratio in each classroom. Care and supervision were evaluated and determine to meet the basic needs of children. A review of the sign in/out sheets were conducted to verify the current census of children(parents sign in and out on a table at the entrance. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted accessible to parents.

The Director and designated staff are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid from American Red Cross dated 4/16/2027 which does not expires until April 2027.
Children's records were reviewed for completeness. Health History, Emergency contact and Medical Exams, Immunization Records are all in the children's file. The facility roster was up to date and all staff have been fingerprinted and association to the designated license number.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2026
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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: GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 153801077
VISIT DATE: 05/06/2026
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The following Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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

Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com. All staff are required to take the Mandated Reporter training every 2 years at www.mandatedreporterca.com.

Childcare Provider Mandated Reporter (general/Child Care Provider/Exam) is dated 2/26/2026. Director is aware all staff are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hot-line at (800) 540-4000.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2026
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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: GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 153801077
VISIT DATE: 05/06/2026
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Upon hired date all staff are required to be immunized and show proof of immunization records according to Title 22 regulations. For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov

For updates on Community Care Licensing please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/

Per Title 22 Regulations facility is complying, no deficiency will be issued today. An exit Interview was conducted with Director, Candance Monette. A copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided on this day.

A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years. And the Notice of site visit shall be posted visible to parents for 30 days.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2026
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