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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197400479
Report Date: 05/21/2026
Date Signed: 05/21/2026 02:38:15 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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:CASTANEDA FAMILY DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197400479
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GUADALUPE CASTANEDAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(818) 765-5345
CITY:SUN VALLEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91352
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12CENSUS: 9DATE:
05/21/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:45 PM
MET WITH:Lily Castaneda, Facility RepresentativeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:50 PM
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On Thursday May 21, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelyn Garcia conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Lily Castaneda who guided LPA Garcia on a tour of the facility. Upon arrival LPA observed 9 children present and two adults providing care and supervision. All adults were discussed with LPA and are fingerprinted and cleared. Facility hours of operation are Monday - Saturday 6AM- 6PM. This facility cares for children ages 0 – 12 years. This facility is a single-story home that consists of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, den, detached garage and front and backyard fenced. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises.

Areas off limits to children include- All 3 bedrooms, bathroom in den (not function and inaccessible to children) bathroom in hallway, front yard and detached garage. In the backyard to the right there is a section of the yard that is off limits to the children. In this area there is a BBQ, grill that are inaccessible to children due to a metal gate that is key locked.

Areas on limit include – Livingroom, dining room, kitchen, den (main daycare area), bathroom outside located next to the garage and backyard fenced.

LPA Garcia inspected the facility for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working phone (cell phone and landline). For ventilation, LPA Garcia observed central air conditioning and observed the vents located in the ceiling. LPA observed the furniture, children’s materials, to be in good condition and age appropriate. LPA did not observe a fireplace nor a wall heater. LPA observed cots that are used for napping stored in the den and napping takes place in the living room.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Evelyn Garcia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/21/2026
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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: CASTANEDA FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197400479
VISIT DATE: 05/21/2026
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LPA Garcia observe knives and sharp objects to be stored in a high kitchen cabinet inaccessible to the children . For drinking water, licensee stated filtered water is provided and use individual cups that are re-filled as needed. The licensee stated the facility participates in a food program and provides breakfast, am snack, lunch, pm snack, and dinner. LPA informed licensee any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee stated she currently does not have any children with severe food allergies nor on medication.

LPA Garcia entered bathroom utilized by the children located outside near the garage and observed the toilet, hand washing sink, hand soap and LPA did not observe hazard materials. LPA observed the restroom to be in good, operable condition.

LPA Garcia asked the licensee if there were any pets, poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. The licensee stated she has one dog who are kept isolated from the day care children. LPA observed one dog located outdoors in a kennel and in a part of the yard that is off limits and inaccessible to the children via a small gate. There are no poisons and no bodies of water, no firearms, and no weapons. Did not observe poisons, firearms, weapons, nor bodies of water. The license was informed that if any poisons (ex; Drano, rat poison or items that fall into that category), firearms and weapons are purchased, it is required to be locked with a key or combination lock and firearm and ammunition must be stored separately.



LPA Garcia observed the required 3A40BC fire extinguisher located in the daycare Livingroom and the valve on the green area indicating fully charged and serviced on 2/11/25. LPA observed dual carbon monoxide/smoke detector located in the daycare Livingroom. Lily Castaneda tested the smoke alarm. LPA Garcia heard the sounds and are operable. LPA observed the first aid complete with band aids, gauzes, adhesive bandages, and antiseptic wipes and located in the daycare room top cabinet. For ill isolation, licensee stated she utilizes the kitchen of the daycare room.

LPA Garcia inspected the play outdoor (backyard) area that is utilized by children for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. In the backyard there is a section that is gated and off limits to the children and is locked with a key lock. This in-accessible area were pets are isolated. In the backyard there is also a detached garage and two plastic storage closets and 2 metal storage closets that are locked with key and lock. There is a side metal gate on the right preventing the children to access the front yard. LPA observed the play equipment to be age appropriate and in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards (concrete/ rubber mats).

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Evelyn Garcia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2026
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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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: CASTANEDA FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197400479
VISIT DATE: 05/21/2026
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The climbing equipment has rubber mats under to prevent injuries from falls. For outdoor water drinking, staff take water pitchers, and the children refill there individual cups.

LPA Garcia observed a valid Pediatric First Aid/ CPR certification dated, 7/13/24, Mandated Reporter (AB 1207) training dated 1/19/26, Licensee was advised that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com

LPA observed the required postings License, Pub 394 Notification of Parents Rights, Facility License, Earthquake preparedness. LPA also reviewed children roster, and children files. LPA observed children’s files to be complete.

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 - Family Child Care Homes Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

Safe Sleep - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 licensee] 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Evelyn Garcia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2026
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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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: CASTANEDA FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197400479
VISIT DATE: 05/21/2026
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee 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.

Deficiencies: There were no deficiencies cited during this visit.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Lily Castaneda, facility representative.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Evelyn Garcia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2026
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