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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153808406
Report Date: 01/07/2026
Date Signed: 01/07/2026 05:13:46 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:	IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	153808406
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	RAJARATNAM, RATNA P.		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	1201 N. CHINA LAKE BLVD.		TELEPHONE:	(760) 446-4505
CITY:	RIDGECREST	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93555
CAPACITY: 50	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 50	CENSUS: 11	DATE:	01/07/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	04:35 PM
MET WITH:	Ratna Rajaratnam, Director		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 01/07/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ali met with the Dr. Ratna Rajaratnam, Director to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry to the facility. Upon arrival, LPA observed 1 classroom in use with a total of 11 school age and 1 teacher on the premises. The hours of operation are 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. There are no IMS children. Staffing Ration and Capacity: Upon arrival, LPA observed 1 classroom in use with a total of 11 school age children and 1 teacher and 1 director on the premises. Facility maintains an adequate teacher-child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determined basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met. Physical Plant: LPA toured and inspected the preschool classroom. Furniture and equipment were checked for age appropriateness and good repair. All rooms are clean. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There are desks and hooks above the desks for coats and backpacks. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and materials. There is no napping for after school age children. Daily activities schedule was observed in each classroom. Drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of disposable plastic cups and water jugs.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Ali
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/07/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2026

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: IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808406
	VISIT DATE: 01/07/2026

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Cleaning supplies in the classroom are locked up and out of reach from children. LPA observed four large cabinets secured/mounted on the wall for earthquake protection. LPA observed first aid kit with first aid manual inaccessible to children. All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; they shall be leakproof and rodent-proof.
Medication: Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive with a no-touch thermometer and an overall wellness check. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent’s written permission. The Director and other administration staff administer medication and document the dosage, date, and time on a log. Medication is locked at the center (unless the parent requests daily return). Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. Medication is kept at the center until expiration and sent home with the parent for disposal. There are currently no children in care with IMS needs. The facility utilizes the front office area or empty room as isolation room. There is a mat available for ill children. An isolated toilet and sink are available for ill children in the staff restroom.
Bathroom: Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, diapers, pull ups, hand soap, and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked with toiletries, and sanitized by on-site staff. LPA inspected and observed two clean bathrooms, one for boys and one for girls across from the classroom. The girls bathroom three toilets and two sinks function properly and are age appropriate. The boys bathroom has one toilet, two urinals, and 2 sinks function properly and are age appropriate. The water temperature is appropriate.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Ali
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/07/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2026

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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: IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808406
	VISIT DATE: 01/07/2026

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Fire Extinguisher: A Fire Drill/Earthquake log is posted in the office. Fire drill and earthquake drill last completed on 10/17/25. A fire extinguisher (checked 5/8/25), a smoke detector, and a carbon monoxide detector are on the premises. LPA observed a first aid kit in each classroom inaccessible to children. Director informed LPA that the fire marshall came and inspected the facility on 11/19/25. Director provided LPA a copy of the report granting them approval to continue to operate.
Transportation: The facility does transport school age children. They are dropped off to school and picked up from school and transported back to the facility.
Lead Water Testing: According to the director, the center had drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on 07/06/2022, lead level result is 1.0.
Outdoor/Activity Space: The play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. In the school age play yard section is on the bottom level, there is a large, anchored play equipment and sand box area and basketball court. The play equipment was in good condition. There is adequate shade available. Director states the sand is raked and cleaned daily before children utilize the area. The area was observed to be free of debris. There is an area for rest under a canopy. The play area was inspected and found to be free of hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. LPA observed a water station that is outside with water pitcher and plastic cups for all children.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Ali
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/07/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2026

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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: IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808406
	VISIT DATE: 01/07/2026

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Napping: Children are not provided napping. However, there is a rest area available to them.
Parent board: he required documentation is present: facility license, menus, PUB 269, PUB 393, LIC 610, LIC 613A, and daily activity schedule. Fire/earthquake drills current. Sign-in and out sheets were reviewed. The teacher to child ratio was observed, and staff names were recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the children’s basic needs were met and appropriate.
Kitchen/Food Service: There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen (off limits by locked doors) with a refrigerator, freezer, stove, and microwave oven. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and a PM snack. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen (on refrigerator) and in classrooms. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks and staff preparing lunch (with gloves). The chemicals, soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies towards the back of the kitchen. Menus are posted at least one week in advance and posted on refrigerator and at the front of the building for parents.
Staff Records/ Children Records: LPA reviewed with facility representative the LIC 125, records to be maintained at the facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. Employee records are in compliance. Child records are in compliance. LPA reviewed 1 children records and 1 Staff records.
No deficiencies cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety codes.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. A copy of this report and copy of appeal rights were provided to facility representative.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Dr. Ratna Rajaratnam.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Ali
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/07/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2026

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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: IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808406
	VISIT DATE: 01/07/2026

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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.

Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers
Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 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.
Lead Testing – Child Care Centers (CCC)
CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES:
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care
Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for
drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.
For child care 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Ali
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/07/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2026

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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: IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808406
	VISIT DATE: 01/07/2026

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Safe Sleep - Child Care Centers
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and
discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility
of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and
recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) - Child Care Centers
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/.
PIN 22-05-CCP
MyChildCarePlan.org – Child Care Centers
Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a
consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Ali
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/07/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2026

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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: IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808406
	VISIT DATE: 01/07/2026

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Ali
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/07/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2026

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