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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 157750003
Report Date: 09/18/2025
Date Signed: 09/18/2025 03:54:17 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:HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
157750003
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		DENISE CAMPOSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:934 HERITAGE DRIVETELEPHONE:
(760) 446-7459
CITY:RIDGECRESTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93555
CAPACITY: 90TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 90CENSUS: 35DATE:
09/18/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:32 AM
MET WITH:Maricela Leon, Site SupervisorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
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On 9/18/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection. LPA was met by Site Supervisor, Maricela Leon and permitted to enter the facility. LPA toured the facility in accordance with the facility sketch with Site Supervisor. During the inspection, LPA observed 35 children and 8 staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 5:30pm.
Staffing Ration and Capacity: Facility consists of five rooms (2 preschool age classrooms-North and South), 1 toddler age classroom (East), 1 empty classroom (off-limits but is used occasionally for escorting children to and from play yard), 1 staff breakroom (off-limits), three bathrooms (2 children’s bathrooms and one staff bathroom), 1 kitchen, 1 staff office and three separated outdoor play areas. Facility maintains an adequate teacher-child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determined basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Claretta Yates
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Ali
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/18/2025
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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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: HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 157750003

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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Section Cited
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101238(a)
Buildings and Grounds
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having exit door work properly which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/01/2025
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Site Supervisor states she will informed Licensee to get door fixed by our maintenance man. Site supervisor will then send a video of the door working properly.
Type B
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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.

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Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having immunization's records (MMR and Tdap) for three employees, flu decline or vaccination missing for four employees which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/01/2025
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Site supervisor states they will obtain the required documents and provide proof to LPA via email.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Claretta Yates
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Crystal Ali
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/18/2025


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Created By: Crystal Ali On 09/18/2025 at 02:55 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: HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 157750003

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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101216(g)(1)
(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

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Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having employee with TB test results or assessment in the employee file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/01/2025
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Site supervisor states that they will obtain the required documentation and provide proof to LPA via email.
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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.
Claretta Yates
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Crystal Ali
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/18/2025


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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: HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 157750003
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2025
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Physical Plant: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed sign-in sheets completed by each parent/guardian per requirements in each classroom. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings in each classroom. The children have access to water via individual water bottles. There are water fountains on the property (4), however, they are not in use (unplugged and not working). Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operating according to Fire Marshall standards. Site supervisor is unsure of when fire marshall came last to the school. First Aid Kits with all components are in each classroom and staff office. Trash cans with tight-fitted lids were observed throughout the facility. Daily activity schedules are posted showing meal/snack times, and specific activities. Staff breakroom needs safety gate to make the area inaccessible to children. LPA observed a plastic 3 drawer dresser that can be easily moved. The toddler exit door that leads to play yard needs to be repaired. LPA was unable to open the door fully this can be hinder staff and children from exiting in case of emergency. In the empty classroom there is a safety knob on the door to make inaccessible to children. LPA inspected this rom since the children are escorted through them to the play yard. The blind cords need to be inaccessible to children. LPA observed hooks but the cords are not string up on the hooks. Toddler room has a safety knob on the staff breakroom door and the preschool classroom door making it inaccessible for toddlers to go into other areas. East room needs outlet cover on one plug above sink. East room has a fish tank that is care for by the staff. Site supervisor informed LPA that the cleaning lady comes Monday-Friday 4pm-7pm.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Claretta Yates
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Ali
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
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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: HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 157750003
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2025
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Napping: Children are provided napping daily. Children are provided mats to sleep on during nap time. Napping materials are cleaned at the end of each week. The children take home their blankets every Friday to wash them.
Kitchen: The kitchen is off limits and inaccessible to the children, with a safety knob on door. There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, freezer, and microwave oven. The facility does participate in the food program. The school cafeteria provides food for all children. Children can bring their own food as well in packed lunchboxes stored in the refrigerator. The facility provides breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen (on refrigerator) and in the child record file. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and staff preparing snacks (with gloves). Chemicals, soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies and located in the shed in play yard #3 in an off-limits area (safety gate) and staff bathroom (off-limits with safety knob). There are knives in the kitchen on the middle metal counter next to window inaccessible to children. LPA observed that food preparation and storage areas are kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. Menus are posted at least one week in advance and made available for review by the parents.
Fire Extinguisher: Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months, and the last drills were conducted and documented on 8/22/25 (fire) and 4/30/25 (earthquake). The fire extinguishers (3A40BC) are reading in green and meets the Fire Marshall Codes and Standards (last serviced 1/6/25). There is a total of six fire extinguisher in the facility (one at each exit).

Bathroom: Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. The two preschool classrooms have their own bathrooms that is shared between the boys and the girls under staff supervision. Each bathroom has 3 sinks and 3 toilets. The toilets flush properly and the sinks are reachable by the children. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked with toiletries, and sanitized by staff.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Claretta Yates
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Ali
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
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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: HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 157750003
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2025
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Medication: A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent’s written permission. Required doctor note to pass out medication to the children. Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. Currently no children are on medication. Medication is to be kept in the staff office locked inaccessible to children. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive with a no-touch thermometer and an overall wellness check. Isolation area is in the staff office at the front of the facility. The child will be supervised by the site supervisor until the parent arrives to pick them up. There are currently no children in care with IMS needs.
Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation for the children.
Lead Testing/Drinking Water: The school was tested last on 7/28/21 and the results showed no concerns. Lead water test results are in the facility file at Palmdale Regional Office.
Outdoor Activity Space: The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. There are three playground areas (2 preschool areas and 1 toddler area). Play yard#1 has large, anchored play equipment with slide, two shaded areas, fence area for the air conditioning unit. LPA observed in play yard #1 that there is a wood board covering a dirt area. The wood is not secured in the ground. Play yard #2 has anchored large play equipment, woodhouse, locked shed. LPA observed the fix that blocks off areas around the shed needs repair. LPA observed broken wood planks and screws sticking out. LPA observed the astroturf needs to be replaced near the play equipment there is a space missing astroturf. Play yard #3 has small play equipment that is anchored (for toddlers) and air conditioning unit fence inaccessible to toddlers.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Claretta Yates
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Ali
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
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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: HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 157750003
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2025
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The exit door that leads to the play yard #3 needs to be repaired. LPA was unable to open the door fully. The facility will continue to provide 100% supervision when outside in the playground. Children are provided filtered water via individual drinking bottles. There are adequate shaded areas for rest in each play yard. The entire playground is well-fenced, all around and no bodies of water were observed in the outdoor play area.
Records/Documentation: 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. LPA reviewed 6 Staff files. LPA observed the following missing items: immunizations, flu vaccinations or decline statements, and TB results. LPA reviewed 6 child files. The child files are all in compliance. LPA observed on parent board that Emergency Disaster Plan needs to be updated. LPA observed in staff office that LIC 500 needs to be updated.

Deficiencies cited (LIC809D): Three Type B was cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or 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 Site Supervisor, Maricela Leon.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Claretta Yates
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Ali
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
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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: HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 157750003
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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: Claretta Yates
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Ali
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
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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: HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 157750003
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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 representative 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.
Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers
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.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Claretta Yates
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Ali
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
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