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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197410588
Report Date: 09/18/2025
Date Signed: 09/18/2025 02:17:51 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:VAUGHN NEXT CENTURY LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197410588
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		HANDAL, KATIAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:13421 VAUGHN STREETTELEPHONE:
(818) 896-7461
CITY:SAN FERNANDOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91340
CAPACITY: 200TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 200CENSUS: 56DATE:
09/18/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:20 AM
MET WITH:Rubina Aparicio, Director and Rosa Gomez, Site SupervisorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:35 PM
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On Thursday, September 18, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelyn Garcia met with the Facility Director Aparicio Rubina and Site Supervisor Rosa Gomez for the purpose of conducting an annual inspection for the preschool. A tour of the facility was conducted. Upon arrival LPA observed 4 classrooms in use with a total of 56 preschool children (Classrooms: 8, 9, 13, 14). There were 12 Teachers, 2 counselors, Director, and Site Supervisor on the premises. The hours of operation are 8:00am-2:15PM Monday-Friday except 8AM-1:15PM on Tuesday's.

Upon tour of the facility LPA Garcia observed adult #1, who was interacting with the children in classroom 14, without a fingerprint clearance which poses an immediate risk to children in care. The facility has been cited a Type A Citation. Please see LIC809-D for deficiency page. Upon receipt of a Type A deficiency licensee shall post the report for 30 days in addition to the Notice of Site Visit and provide copies of the licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility. This report must be provided to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months and licensee will obtain a signed acknowledgment of Licensing Reports (LIC9224) from parent/guardian and place it in each child's file. If these requirements are not met, civil penalties will be assessed.

Indoor/Children’s Area:
Child care center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. All outdoor and indoor passageways, stair incline, ramps, open porches 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 inaccessible, furniture/equipment is in good condition.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Evelyn Garcia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/18/2025
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: VAUGHN NEXT CENTURY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197410588
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2025
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 The kitchen was observed to be free of flies, other insects, rodents; tables/chairs provided to meet children’s needs; all play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate, each child has an individual permanent 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 Garcia observed a sufficient quantity of cots available for napping children in each classroom.

Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids, drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors (Personal Cups with child's name labeled. Drinking water is available inside the classrooms as water bottles and hydration stations.

LPA Garcia observed a working Carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors and Fire Extinguisher (2A10BC) and First Aide Kit in each classroom.

Staff/Personnel Records: Director(qualified) qualifications were verified, Designation of Responsibility observed, immunization's, TB clearance, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging suspected child abuse and mandated reporter were observed in file.

Facility Records: Roster, disaster drill log last completed on 9/17/25.

Posting Requirements: The following were observed posted as required; facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB 393L), emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist, Car Seat Law Poster.

Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies (thermometer) readily available. CPR/First Aid certifications observed were not EMSA approved, director was notified, and CPR certifications will be retaken as soon as possible. Mandated Reporter Training observed by LPA Garcia were not from an alternate training vendor that is approved statewide and director informed LPA that each teacher will redo the Mandated Reporter training. LPA provided link.

Electrical outlets are inaccessible, recalled and prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment were observed not observed on the premises. There are no window cords accessible to children.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current. Roster current.

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

DATE: 09/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
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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: VAUGHN NEXT CENTURY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197410588
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Teacher child ratios were observed and staff name recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate.

Health Related Services: There are no children enrolled who require medications. IMS were discussed and have a medical office with school nurse available when needed.

LPA Garcia reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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/childquanda.htm

Food Service: There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator/freezer, microwave oven and stove. LPA Garcia observed food prepared for the children in the kitchen area. The facility has water and snacks. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided for the children. LPA Garcia observed the food allergy list posted in the kitchen area.

Restrooms: LPA Garcia inspected and observed three clean bathrooms (14 toilets, 2 urinals, 8 sinks). Toilets and sinks are functioning properly and are age appropriate, which are in a safe and sanitary operating condition. LPA Garcia observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Water temperature is appropriate. There is an isolation area for children who become ill while in care located in the nurse’s office, facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times, first aid supplies (thermometer, bandages, scissors), sign in/out sheets (manual) available and completed daily. No Smoking prohibited on the premises, daily inspection for illness, no prohibited childcare items observed. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. There is no body of water on the premises.

Napping: Cots used are maintained in good condition, wiped/cleaned/disinfected (daily) weekly or when soiled, no contact with other children bedding.

Outdoor: The facility has a spacious playground area. The preschool children play in a gated area separated by a fence. The outside play area is completely fenced. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. There is artificial turf under climbing structures that may cushion a fall and concrete areas for active play. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, debris. No bodies of water were observed. LPA observed Hip shade structures for shade and rest. Children use their personal water bottles for outside play.

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

DATE: 09/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
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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: VAUGHN NEXT CENTURY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197410588
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2025
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Director 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 closing of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of the center. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above.

Director, Rubenia Aparicio 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, inspect the facility. The director should permit the Department to inspect the center, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of childcare 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

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

DATE: 09/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
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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: VAUGHN NEXT CENTURY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197410588
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2025
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Upon receipt of a Type A deficiency licensee shall post the report for 30 days in addition to the Notice of Site Visit and provide copies of the licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility. This report must be provided to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months and licensee will obtain a signed acknowledgment of Licensing Reports (LIC9224) from parent/guardian and place it in each child's file. If these requirements are not met, civil penalties will be assessed.

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed. This report was read and provided to Director Rubenia Aparicio, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.

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

DATE: 09/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
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Created By: Evelyn Garcia On 09/18/2025 at 02:02 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: VAUGHN NEXT CENTURY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197410588

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
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1596.871(c)(1)(A)


This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA Garcia observed Lilian Luna (Adult #1) interacting with children in the classroom.
POC Due Date: 09/19/2025
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Director will ensure all staff and voluteers who are in the presence of the children or provide care and supervision are fingerprinted and cleared and are associated to the facility.
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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: 09/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/18/2025


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