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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197401086
Report Date: 08/01/2025
Date Signed: 08/01/2025 04:11:58 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/01/2025 04:11 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:LA PETITE ACADEMY INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
197401086
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		WARD, AIMEEFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:43741 CHALLENGER WAYTELEPHONE:
(661) 945-1800
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93535
CAPACITY: 44TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 44CENSUS: 21DATE:
08/01/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:59 PM
MET WITH:Priscilla Rodriguez, Assistant DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:11 PM
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On August 1, 2025, at 12:59 P.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo met with the facility Assistant Director, Priscilla Rodriguez to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random inspection for the preschool license in accordance with the facility sketch. A tour of the facility was conducted. LPA observed a total of 21 school age children doing outdoor plays with 2 staff providing care and supervision. The hours of operation are 6:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M., Monday - Friday. The center also has an Infant Program (197409681) and a Preschool Program (197401085). Incidental Medical Services (IMS) was discussed. Licensing fees are current.

Indoor/Children’s Area:
Child care center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair; all outdoor and indoor passageways, ramps, and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean, cleaning compounds are inaccessible and are stored inside the cabinet with a safety lock, furniture/equipment is in good condition; tables/chairs provided to meet children’s needs; all play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate. The classrooms, furniture/equipment, and toys are sanitized after every activity using the three steps: soap, water, and disinfectant. Cleaning compounds are stored inside the cabinets and secured with child safety latch. Recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment were not observed on the premises. Each child has an individual or portable storage space (cubby, individually labelled with name) for his/her clothing, personal belongings, and or bedding (stored separately). There is a working telephone. LPA observed some of the electrical outlets that are not being used do not have child safety covers. The Assistant Director was advised to put child safety covers for the electrical outlets to make them inaccessible to children in care. There are no window cords accessible to children.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joselito DelMundo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/01/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/01/2025
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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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: LA PETITE ACADEMY INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 197401086
VISIT DATE: 08/01/2025
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Trash bins have tight fitting lids. The facility has a water fountain inside the classroom. All materials and surfaces are toxic free and are inaccessible. There is no fireplace in the facility. The center has an internal pull-down fire alarm system located near the exit doors. The facility has 2-A:10-B:C type of fire extinguishers. Carbon monoxide devices are in operable condition (checked at 1:32 P.M.).

The facility has two restrooms for both sexes for the school age children. LPA observed two toilets in each restroom, paper towels, tissue, and liquid soap. The school age classroom also has three sinks located near the restrooms. LPA also observed trash bins with covers. Water temperature is appropriate. There is an isolation area for children who become ill while in care and it is in the main office. The facility always maintains a comfortable temperature. The facility has emergency kit bags in each of the classrooms and contain emergency supplies such as crackers, food, drinking water, cups, and other emergency supplies. Daily sign in/out sheets and electronic sign in/out using the kiosk are available and completed daily. Smoking is prohibited on the premises, daily inspection for illness, no prohibited child care items observed. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. There is no body of water on the premises. LPA did not observe body of water in the premises.



Napping: LPA did not observe sleeping cots. Per Assistant Director Rodriguez, school age children do not nap in the facility, instead, they watch movies or use play outside.

Outdoor: The facility has a playground area for the school age children. Pre-K 2 classroom share the same playground with the school age children at a different time schedule. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair, and age appropriateness. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, debris. LPA observed different kinds of play equipment at the outdoor play area and are age appropriate. No bodies of water were observed. According to the assistant director, children bring their own bottled water or use the water fountain inside the classroom.

Teacher child ratios were observed, and staff name recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate.



Health Related Services: According to Assistant Director Rodriguez, they were currently not providing prescription medications.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joselito DelMundo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2025
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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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: LA PETITE ACADEMY INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 197401086
VISIT DATE: 08/01/2025
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Children are inspected for illnesses (wellness policy) as they arrive. Children were physically observe when they arrived at the facility.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Food Service: There is a clean microwave and stove available in the facility. LPA observed the cleaning solutions are stored separately inside the kitchen cabinets. Per Assistant Director Rodriguez, the facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks depending on the time the children arrive at the facility. For the after-school children, snacks are being provided. Meals and snacks are prepared in the kitchen of the facility.

Per Assistant Director Rodriguez, transportation is currently being provided for the school age children.

Staff/Personnel Records/Children’s Records: Director (qualified) qualifications were verified, Designation of Responsibility observed, immunization's, TB clearance for staff, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging suspected child abuse and mandated reporter, and personnel record were observed in file. CPR/First Aid and mandated report training were reviewed. One of the staff does not have pediatric CPR and First Aid training. Per Assistant Director Rodriguez, the staff will take the in-person training in October. However, during this visit, other staff have current CPR and First Aid training. Mandated reporter training certificates were observed.



Based on Guardian, staff #2 is fingerprint cleared but staff #2 is not associated to the facility. Per Assistant Director Rodriguez, staff #2 came from the La Petite Palmdale Branch and started in the La Petite Lancaster Branch last May 2025. LPA advised the Assistant Director to associate staff #2 in the facility. During this visit, staff #2 was associated to the facility.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joselito DelMundo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2025
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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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: LA PETITE ACADEMY INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 197401086
VISIT DATE: 08/01/2025
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Per Assistant Director Rodriguez, two (Child #1 and #3) of the five children are enrolled in a public school. LPA reviewed 5 children's files, and the records are complete.

Facility Records: Roster, fire/earthquake drills log were conducted last July 25, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. Per Assistant Director Rodriguez, there is a designated Safety Captain in the Center. The Safety Captain organizes and conducts the fire/earthquake drills with children. The Safety Captain also inspects buses, playgrounds, and backpacks.

Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB 394), emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist, classroom schedule, weekly lesson plan, and newsletter. However, LPA did not observe PUB 269 Child Passenger Restraint System Poster. The Assistant Director was advised to post PUB 269 on the parent’s board.

Documents Provided and or Discussed: Forms and records to keep at the facility and IMS.

Advisory/Other: Emergency bags were observed with supplies readily available.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. An electronic sign in/out kiosk is used and is readily available. The parent board was reviewed and has missing PUB 269 PUB 269 Child Passenger Restraint System Poster. Fire/earthquake drills are current.

The Assistant Director was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov). 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 day care center. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joselito DelMundo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2025
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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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: LA PETITE ACADEMY INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 197401086
VISIT DATE: 08/01/2025
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The Assistant Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. Director shall permit the Department to inspect the day care center, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of child care center or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process

The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.



Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report, Notice of Site Visit, and appeal rights were provided to Assistant Director Priscilla Rodriguez.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joselito DelMundo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2025
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