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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191231224
Report Date: 09/21/2026
Date Signed: 09/21/2026 04:39:21 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:LITTLE SHEPHERD'S LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
191231224
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		PETERS, MARIAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:19700 RINALDI ST.TELEPHONE:
(818) 831-3971
CITY:PORTER RANCHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91326
CAPACITY: 41TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 42CENSUS: 21DATE:
09/21/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:40 PM
MET WITH:Sharon Locked: Assistant DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:56 PM
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On Monday, September 21, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Avalos met with Assistant Director Sharon Locke and Site Supervisor Irene Fernandez. The purpose of the visit was to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random inspection of the facility. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection to the Assistant Director.. LPA and Site Supervisors toured the facility. LPA observed 9 staff providing care and supervision to 21 infants. The current days and hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The facility has a Toddler component. The facility also operates a day care license (#191231218).

The facility operates on the grounds of Shepherd Church. The facility operates the infant program out of four classrooms referred to Classrooms 111,114, 116, and 118. The facility was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, good repair, telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation.

In Classroom 114 and 116, LPA observed labeled cubbies for children's belongings. LPA observed refrigerator/freezer in working condition. Milk is disposed daily and bottles cleaned. Bottles are warmed using a crock pot. The diaper area was observed to be clean and sanitary with diapers and wipes. A separate sealed trash bin for diapers was observed. LPA observed portable sink. The cribs included only a tight-fitted sheet with no lose items. All cleaning products were stored out of reach of children. LPA observed age-appropriate soft toys and equipment. Cabinets accessible to children were locked or had a child safety lock.

In Classroom 116, the napping area is in adjacent room separated by a door. A large window allows visual observation when lights are on. Site supervisor informed LPA there is always a teacher inside the room when children are napping. Napping room included cribs, diaper changing area and a sink.

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Francisco Pedroza
Maria Avalos
DATE: 09/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/21/2026
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: LITTLE SHEPHERD'S LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191231224
VISIT DATE: 09/21/2026
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LPA observed all diapers and personal items for children to be properly labeled.

In Classroom 118 and 111, LPA observed children napping on cots. Site supervisor informed LPA cots are individually label. There are two restrooms in classroom 118. LPA observed bathroom for safe and sanitary operating condition. Sinks and toilets in operable condition. Toilet paper, paper towels, and soap were available to children. LPA observed potty chairs which were in clean and sanitary condition.

Per Site Supervisor, there are no poisons on the premises. LPA observed the furniture/equipment in good condition. LPA did not observed no fireplaces and wall heaters.

The off-limits kitchen is located in a separate room down the hallway from the classrooms. LPA observed the kitchen for safety, sanitation, and good repair. Kitchen consists of refrigerator/freezer, sinks, food preparation counters and pantries. The kitchen is shared with Shepherd Church. Knives and sharp items are safely stored, out of reach of children. Children are provided with filtered water and use personal bottles which are labeled.

LPA inspected the outdoor play space for safety, cleanliness, good repair, age-appropriate toys/equipment, cushioned floors, and shady areas. There is an emergency exit gate located in the infant playground, that does not open from the outside. Per record review, waiver on file for outdoor play space. Infants and Toddlers share play yard #1 at alternate times. Co-mingling is not permitted.

Per LPA observation and site supervisor there are no pools, spas, or bodies of water on the premises.

LPA reviewed sampling of children’s files which contained all required information. Safe sleep checks conducted via Bright Wheel app which is accessed by staff and parents. LPA observed app and observed sleep log for the day. LPA reviewed Site Supervisor’s and staff files. Sampling of files review contain Pediatric 1st Aid/ CPR and Mandated Reporter Certificated with valid dates. Per document observation lead testing was completed on 02/22/2023 by California Water Association.

Postings: LPA observed required postings as follows: Facility License, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent’s Rights Poster, Passenger Car Seat Law (PUB 269), and Emergency Disaster Plan.

Other: Per Site Supervisor, smoking is prohibited on the premises. Per Site Supervisor, there are no firearms/weapons stored on premises. Per recorded documentation, Disaster drill fire completed on 5/5/26 and earthquake drill on 4/15/26. All classroom were observed to have a first aid kit.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maria Avalos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2026
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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: LITTLE SHEPHERD'S LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191231224
VISIT DATE: 09/21/2026
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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.

Site Supervisor 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.

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 21-21.1CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/.

Site Supervisor 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was printed and reviewed with the Site Supervisor Irene Fernandez along with Appeal Rights.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maria Avalos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2026
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