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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197404350
Report Date: 08/25/2026
Date Signed: 08/25/2026 12:35:42 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
06/16/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Maria Avalos
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 12-CC-20260616123405
FACILITY NAME:AROUND THE KORNER INFANT TODDLER CARE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197404350
ADMINISTRATOR:DIAZ, ESTELAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:8800 WOODMAN AVE.TELEPHONE:
(818) 894-8037
CITY:ARLETASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91331
CAPACITY:105CENSUS: 77DATE:
08/25/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:42 AM
MET WITH:Karal Perez: Site SupervisorTIME COMPLETED:
12:42 PM
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On August 25, 2026 at 9:42 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Avalos conducted an announced inspection to conclude a complaint investigation. LPA met with Karla Perez site supervisor and advised her on the purpose of the inspection. LPA conducted a walkthrough of the facility and observed
Classroom 1: 10 infants (24-36 mos):4 staff providing care and supervision
Classroom 2: 11 infants (24-36 mos): 4 staff providing care and supervision
Classroom 3: 11 infants (24-36 mos): 4 staff providing care and supervision
Classroom 4: 12 infants (24-36 mos): 3 staff providing care and supervision
Classroom 5: 8 infants (0-12mos): 4 staff providing care and supervision
Classroom 6: 8 infants (12-24mos): 5 staff providing care and supervision
Classroom 7: 9 infants (12-24mos): 5 staff providing care and supervision
Classroom 8: 8 infants (0-12mos): 4 staff providing care and supervision
At the time of inspection.

Continue on LIC 9099-C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Francisco Pedroza
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maria Avalos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/25/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/25/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 12-CC-20260616123405
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: AROUND THE KORNER INFANT TODDLER CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197404350
VISIT DATE: 08/25/2026
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On June 16, 2026, Community Care Licensing (CCL) received a complaint against the facility. LPA conducted two unannounced inspections and toured the facility. LPA conducted interviews and record reviews. This agency has investigated the complaint alleging staff handled daycare children in a rough manner, containers in the refrigerator not following regulations, and staff not following ratio requirements. During our investigation there was no information obtained to corroborate with the allegation

Although the allegation(s) may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegations(s) is UNSUBSTANTIATED.

No deficiency cited for the allegation above.

Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was given and explained with Site Supervisor Karla Perez.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Francisco Pedroza
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maria Avalos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/25/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/25/2026
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