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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197403509
Report Date: 05/06/2026
Date Signed: 05/06/2026 02:53:55 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:KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197403509
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LORETTA PILAFASFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:43536 22ND STREET WESTTELEPHONE:
(661) 948-3570
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93536
CAPACITY: 40TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 33CENSUS: 0DATE:
05/06/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:45 PM
MET WITH:Assistant Director Michelle MooreTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On 5/6/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ana Rodriguez met with facility representative Michelle Moore, and conducted an Annual inspection for the school-age program. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During today’s inspection, there are 0 school-age children present. There is one school-age classroom. The facility operates from Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 6:30 pm. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed.
Physical Plant: LPA toured and inspected the preschool classrooms. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. The room was observed to be clean and safe. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There are cubbies with the children's photos and names for personal belongings. LPA observed age-appropriate toys, equipment, and materials. Drinking water is available inside the classroom through a dispenser and disposable cups. The trash can have a lid.
RESTROOMS: There are three bathrooms, each with a single toilet inside. There are three sinks. All toilets and hand washing facilities are maintained in safe and sanitary operating conditions. LPA observed that soap, toilet paper, and towels were readily available. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector were observed to be operable. An emergency backpack is located inside the classroom. There is 1 Staff bathroom located within the center.
The outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The entire outdoor space is surrounded by cinder block. LPA observed a shaded rest area for children. There are no bodies of water on the premises. As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ana Rodriguez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/06/2026
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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197403509
VISIT DATE: 05/06/2026
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No play structures are present. LPA observed a grass and concrete areas for active play. Children will take their own bottled water or facility will provide filtered water. There is 1 trash can with tight fitting lid. One picnic table was observed near the wall, LPA advised facility representative to move the table to prevent children from climbing over the wall. 2 AC units are made inaccessible to children by chain link fence preventing access. There is a water fountain present. LPA tested the fountain and fountain was shut off.
LPA observed a first aid kit with all required materials and supplies, a First Aid Kit menu in the office, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the center. A fire Drill/Earthquake log is posted in the main entrance, and a current Roster is available. The Center will provide transportation for school age children.
The parent board was reviewed and has posted all the required forms. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent's written permission. The manager administers medication and documents the dosage, date, and time on a log. Medication is brought and taken home by the parent daily. Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. There are currently no children in care with IMS needs. The facility has a separate area for the isolation and care of ill children. An isolated toilet and sink are available for ill children in the staff restroom. Sign-in and out sheets were observed (electronic). The Teacher-to-child ratio was observed, and staff names were recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if children's basic needs were met and appropriate.
Staff Records/ Children Records Children's records and staff records were reviewed. LPA verified at least 1 staff person present with current CPR and First Aid Training. All staff complete the Mandated Reporter training every 2 years. All staff receive Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza vaccinations. All staff have required fingerprinting associated with the facility.
LPA observed that 5 children's files contained all required licensing documents.
Food Service: There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, freezer (2), stove, and microwave oven, and door kept closed. There is a clean, fully equipped refrigerator and cabinet for snacks that are provided to school age children.
Cleaning solutions and other chemicals are kept in a cabinet under the sink with child safety lock. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies. Drinking water is available inside the classrooms through water pitchers and disposable cups. Menus are posted at least one week in advance and made available for parents to review.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ana Rodriguez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2026
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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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197403509
VISIT DATE: 05/06/2026
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The following general information was discussed during this inspection:
-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.
-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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16.
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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred licensee [or facility representative] to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information)
-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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for and removing any 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) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/.
-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.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ana Rodriguez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2026
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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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197403509
VISIT DATE: 05/06/2026
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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.

No deficiencies are being cited at this time. The facility complies with Title 22 regulations.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Michelle Moore.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ana Rodriguez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2026
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