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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197417593
Report Date: 05/12/2026
Date Signed: 05/12/2026 12:19:16 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:A PLACE OF OUR OWN LEARNING ACADEMY,INCFACILITY NUMBER:
197417593
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ADAMS, ALLEAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2739 W. AVENUE LTELEPHONE:
(661) 718-3614
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93536
CAPACITY: 77TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 13CENSUS: 8DATE:
05/12/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:Yesica AparicioTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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On 5/12/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ana Rodriguez met with the facility representative, Yesica Aparicio, for a required inspection of the preschool license following the facility sketch. A tour of the facility was conducted. Upon arrival, LPA observed eight preschool children in the classroom and 1 staff. The hours of operation are 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. There is no body of water on the premises.
Indoor/Children’s Area: There are three preschool classrooms. During today’s visit, only one classroom is being used. The childcare center is clean and in good repair. All outdoor and indoor passageways, stairways, inclines, ramps, open porches, and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstructions. The floors of all rooms have a safe and clean surface. The furniture/equipment is good condition. The facility is free of flies, other insects and rodents. Tables and chairs are provided to meet children’s needs. All play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate, each child has an individual permanent space (cubby, individually labeled with name) for his/her clothing, personal belongings and or bedding (stored separately). There is a working telephone.
Drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors (Drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of filtered water with disposable cups). There is no fireplace. The center has an internal fire system and Fire Extinguisher (3A40BC, last serviced 2/2/26).
Restrooms: LPA inspected and observed 6 toilets and 4 sinks. LPA observed that soap, toilet paper, and paper towels were readily available. Water temperature is appropriate. There is an isolation area in the therapy room for children who become ill while in care. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times, and first aid supplies are available. Sign-in/out sheets are also completed on a daily basis. Smoking is prohibited on the premises. Daily inspections are required for illness. No prohibited childcare items are allowed. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on the premises.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ana Rodriguez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/12/2026
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: A PLACE OF OUR OWN LEARNING ACADEMY,INC
FACILITY NUMBER: 197417593
VISIT DATE: 05/12/2026
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Napping: LPA observed children's sheets in each cubby. Cots are used and maintained in good condition, wiped/cleaned/disinfected (daily) weekly or when soiled, with no contact with other children's bedding.
Outdoor: The facility features a separate playground area for preschool children, located away from the school-age children. There are three areas where preschool children play.
The outside play area is completely fenced (chsinlink). Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair, and age appropriateness. There are concrete areas for active play. The area was observed to be free of debris from hazards, holes, broken items. Cushioning material (wood chips) is under play structure. No bodies of water were observed. There are areas for shade and rest. Teacher-child ratios were observed, and staff names were recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine whether the basic needs of the children were met and whether the care was appropriate.
Health-Related Services: LPA observed that all Medications are made inaccessible to children. Children are inspected for illnesses (as per our wellness policy) upon arrival. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent's written permission (using the licensing medication form—LIC9221). The parent can bring and take medication home daily.
Staff/Personnel Records: The director's qualifications were verified, the Designation of Responsibility was observed, immunizations, TB clearance, health screening, criminal record statement, a statement acknowledging suspected child abuse, and a mandated reporter were observed in the file.
Facility Records: The fire/disaster drill log is current, last drill was conducted on 2/11/26.
Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The following were posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB 394L), emergency disaster plan, and earthquake preparedness checklist.
Electrical outlets are inaccessible. There are no window cords accessible to children.
Facility currently has a food program that provides breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner.
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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ana Rodriguez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2026
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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: A PLACE OF OUR OWN LEARNING ACADEMY,INC
FACILITY NUMBER: 197417593
VISIT DATE: 05/12/2026
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-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 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.


No deficiencies are being cited at this time, the facility complies with Title 22

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 Yesica Aparicio.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ana Rodriguez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2026
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