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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197400479
Report Date: 07/30/2026
Date Signed: 08/13/2026 12:57:58 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/13/2026 12:57 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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: 9CENSUS: 7DATE:
07/30/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - OtherUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
03:20 PM
MET WITH:Liliana Castaneda, Facility RepresentativeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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**This report was amended on 08/13/26 to make a correction** On 07/30/2026, at 3:30 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelyn Garcia conducted an unannounced case management visit. LPA met with (assistant) staff #1. LPA explained the purpose of the visit and was granted entry into the facility. Upon arrival, LPA observed 2 preschool, 5 school age children present with the licensee and assistant.

During the Case Management, LPA Garcia informed the licensee that the Department learned that on or about April 9, 2026, Staff #1 had been charged with driving under the influence. The Department obtained a copy of the police report which indicates no children were present in the vehicle during the incident, which is consistent with Staff #1’s statements.

Per Health and Safety Code Section 1597.467(b)(1)(C)(2), Reporting Requirements, a report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of a family day care home of any of the following events: Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. In addition to the report required pursuant to paragraph (1), a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence.

Mariela Ramon
Evelyn Garcia
DATE: 07/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/30/2026
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: 07/30/2026
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The licensee did not report the incident to the Department by telephone or fax by the next business day during the Department’s normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Additionally, the licensee did not submit a written Unusual Incident Report within seven (7) days from the date of the occurrence.

The licensee stated that she will adhere to all licensing reporting requirements moving forward.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was provided, reviewed with licensee and the appeal rights. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

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

DATE: 07/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2026
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Document Has Been Signed on 07/30/2026 03:46 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Evelyn Garcia On 07/30/2026 at 02:59 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: CASTANEDA FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197400479

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
08/13/2026
Section Cited
HSC
1597.467(b)(1)(C)(2)

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Reporting requirements. A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of a family childcare home. A written report
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The licensee stated that she will submit a written incident report concerning Staff #1's incident resulting in driving under the influence. The written statement will be emailed to LPA Garcia no later than 08/13/26.
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shall be submitted to the department within 7 days following the occurrence. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The Department learned that on 04/09/26, Staff #1 was arrested for DUI. The licensee did not report the incident to the Department which poses a potential health and safety to children in care.
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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.
Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Evelyn Garcia
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/30/2026


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