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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197418896
Report Date: 04/23/2026
Date Signed: 04/23/2026 03:45:22 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:HOWARD FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197418896
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		HOWARD, EDNA M.FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(323) 718-3163
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93535
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 7DATE:
04/23/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:57 PM
MET WITH:Edna M. Howard, LicenseeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:40 PM
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On April 23, 2026, at 12:57 P.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo conducted an unannounced annual inspection at Howard Family Child Care Home to assess its ability to meet compliance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Health, and Safety requirements. LPA met with the licensee, Edna Howard. LPA Del Mundo stated the reason for the inspection. LPA was granted access to the facility. Licensee guided the analyst on a tour of the day care areas. The day care takes place in the following area of the home: dining room, living room (main day care), family room, bathroom, and backyard (outdoor play area). Licensing fees amounting to $140.00 are due on July 1, 2026.
Licensee states the day care hours of operation are Monday to Friday, from 6:00 A.M. to 8:30 P.M. Licensee's assistant #2 is currently providing transportation to children in care. Licensee's assistant #2 was made aware that licensee's assistant must have current California Driver’s License, vehicle registration, and car insurance when transporting children in care. During this visit, LPA observed a total of seven day care children present at the facility.
Physical Plant: The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medicines and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in operable conditions (tested at 10:28 P.M.). The facility has a 3-A:40-B:C type of fire extinguisher. Licensee stated that she owns no firearm, and no one smokes in the facility. LPA observed cleaning products and detergents are stored in the upper kitchen cabinets. LPA observed knives and the first aid kit box are placed on top of the refrigerator. Licensee was advised to include scissors and tweezers in the first aid kit. Per licensee, household medications are stored in the licensee’s room, and no medications are being provided to children in care. Licensee stated that she is not enrolled in a food program, but licensee provides meals and snacks to children in care.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joselito DelMundo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/23/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: HOWARD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418896
VISIT DATE: 04/23/2026
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The facility is a one-story house. There is a fireplace in the facility, and it is covered with a glass door. The home has central heating and air conditioning units.
LPA observed safe and age-appropriate toys, board games, puzzles, and books. LPA observed three sleeping cots. Per licensee, licensee has additional sleeping cots in the garage. Electrical outlets are covered with safety plugs.
Bathroom: Toilet, sink and faucet were clean and operable. LPA did not observe razors and/or sharp objects, mouthwash, medications, perfumes, air freshener, nail polish and nail remover that will pose a health and safety risk to children in care. LPA observed a potty seat cover in the bathroom cabinet. The cabinet has a broken child safety lock. Licensee was advised to fix the broken child safety lock.
Licensee stated that when a child shows signs of illness, the child is separated from other children, either in the living room, dining room, or family room of the facility. Per licensee, parents are called immediately.
Outdoor: The backyard has no bodies of water. LPA did not observe bodies of water in the backyard. The outdoor play area is made of concrete and grass, and it has a covered patio. LPA observed a small slide, two bicycles, and rideable toy cars.
At the time of inspection, Licensee is aware of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing on the day of the incident and/or 24 hours of incident by telephone, fax and/or in writing to the Department. Licensee is familiar with the Unusual Incident Report form, LIC624B. The report on unusual incident/injuries can also be mailed to unusualIncidentreport@dss.ca.gov
Review of records to be maintained: LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA reviewed four children’s files, licensee, and assistant’s files. Based on records review, children’s files are incomplete. Child #3 and #4 have missing LIC700, LIC627, LIC 282, LIC995A, and immunization records. Licensee was advised to send Child #3 and #4 records to LPA. Licensee and assistants have current mandated reporter training. Licensee has current pediatric First Aid/CPR/training Licensee and assistants have proof of immunizations against Pertussis and Measles. However, Assistant #2 has missing TB skin test on file. Per Assistant #2, A#2 send the TB skin test on file to the licensee. Assistant #2 was advised to provide and send a current TB clearance to LPA. Also, Assistants #1 and #2 are missing LIC9052. LPA provided the licensee with copies of LIC9052 and advised the licensee to have Assistants #1 and #2 fill out the form and send it to LPA.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joselito DelMundo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2026
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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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: HOWARD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418896
VISIT DATE: 04/23/2026
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Based on the Facility Roster, licensee has fourteen children enrolled in day care. Based on records review, the fire/earthquake drills were conducted February 11, 2026, at 3:41 P.M.
At 2:39 P.M., licensee’s two minor children arrived at the facility. At 2:57 P.M., Assistant #2 came and dropped off two children at the facility.
Licensee and assistants have received criminal record clearance.

The following was discussed with the licensee:

The licensee was reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care. The licensee was made aware that it is his/her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility’s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified.

The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and any other items that fall into that category. Licensee was advised to check for fixture, furniture and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 of the importance of checking for 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.

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

DATE: 04/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2026
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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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: HOWARD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418896
VISIT DATE: 04/23/2026
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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/.

Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website (www.ccld.ca.gov) to obtain updates on courses and updates/changes to the regulations. Please log in to the CCLD website, or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates sent directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov


The licensee was informed that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required.

Prior to making alterations or additions to a family childcare home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changes, including, but not limited to, the following: Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "childcare" room; Room additions to the family childcare home. Any change from an area of the family childcare home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. The licensee shall provide the Department with a copy of an inspection report when an inspection is required by the local building inspector as a result of the alteration, addition, or construction.

Lead Flyer Requirement Health and Safety Code 1596.7996 mandated that effective January 1, 2019, CCC's and FCCH's are required to provide parents and guardians of children enrolling or reenrolling in care with written information on the risks and effects of lead exposure, blood lead testing requirements and recommendations, and options for locations of affordable blood lead tests as specified. A Lead Poisoning Facts Flyer was created, in partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), to satisfy this requirement.

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

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

DATE: 04/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2026
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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: HOWARD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418896
VISIT DATE: 04/23/2026
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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.

Licensee 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.



During the exit interview the licensee, Edna Howard, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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

Type B deficiencies were cited at this time. Technical Advisory was also issued during this visit. An exit Interview and discussion of observations were conducted with the licensee.



A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Edna Howard.

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

DATE: 04/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2026
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Created By: Joselito DelMundo On 04/23/2026 at 03:27 PM
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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
, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: HOWARD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418896

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/23/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102418(a)
Immunizations
(a) Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above by failing to provide child #3 and child #4 immunization records which posed a potential risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/04/2026
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Licensee will send copies of the immunization records for child #3 and child #4 to LPA.
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Child's Records
(a) The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, the signed and dated notice form required in Section 102419(d). (1) The licensee shall keep the signed and dated notice form for at least three years following
termination of service to the child.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above by failing to provide children #3 and #4 LIC282, LIC700, LIC627, and LIC995A, which posed a potential risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/04/2026
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Licensee will send copies of the signed LIC282, LIC700, LIC627, and LIC995A, for child #3 and #4 to LPA.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Joselito DelMundo
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/23/2026


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