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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197419642
Report Date: 04/30/2026
Date Signed: 04/30/2026 01:51:31 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/30/2026 01:51 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:LATTA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197419642
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LATTA, RITAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 946-2508
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93535
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 4DATE:
04/30/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:39 AM
MET WITH:Rita Latta, LicenseeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
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On April 30, 2026, at 11:39 A.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo conducted an unannounced annual inspection at Latta Family Child Care Home to assess its ability to meet compliance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Health, and Safety requirements. LPA Del Mundo met with Licensee, Rita Latta and licensee assistant (Assistant 1, A1), Alease Grant and LPA stated the reason for the inspection. Afterwards, A1 left the facility. The LPA provided copies of the LIC 126 Entrance Checklist Form. Licensee guided the analyst on a tour of the day care areas. The day care takes place in the following area of the home: living room, bedroom 1 (playroom 1), bedroom 2 (playroom 2), bathroom 1, and backyard (outdoor play area). License is using additional bathroom (bathroom 2) located near the playrooms. Licensing fees are current.Licensee states the day care hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Licensee is currently not providing transportation to children in care. During this visit, LPA observed four children present in the facility with the licensee providing care and supervision. At around 12:23 p.m., one child was picked up 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 device are in operable conditions (tested at 11:45 a.m.). The facility has a 3-A:40-B:C type of fire extinguisher. Licensee stated that she owns no firearms and no one smokes in the facility. LPA observed cleaning products and detergents are stored in the garage and are inaccessible to children. LPA also observed knives are stored inside a plastic container in the shelf of the upper kitchen cabinets. LPA also observed knives and other sharp items are stored inside the garage and are inaccessible to children. Licensee stated that she has no household medications and no medications are currently being provided to children in care. Licensee stated that licensee is enrolled in a food program and 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: 04/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/30/2026
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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: LATTA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419642
VISIT DATE: 04/30/2026
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The facility is a one-story house. There is no fireplace at the facility. The home has central heating and air conditioning units.
Safe and age-appropriate toys for different ages, children’s books, puzzles, cubbies, numbers, sorting for colors, learning board, Legos, little cars, tricycles, little car wash toys, super garage toys, farm with animals, magnets, kitchen play set and giraffe stuff animals for smaller children were observed during this inspection.
LPA also observed sleeping cots for children to use during nap time.
Licensee has first aid kit boxes stored in upper shelves of the hallway closet. LPA observed electrical outlets are covered with a child safety plastic plug to prevent access by children in care.
Bathrooms: Toilet, sink and faucet were clean and operable. LPA did not observe razors and/or sharp objects, shampoos, mouthwash, medications, perfumes, air freshener, nail polish and nail remover that will pose a health and safety risk to children in care. LPA observed step stools and trash bins in the bathrooms.
Licensee stated that when a child shows signs of illness, the child is separated from other children in the living room and parents are called immediately to pick up their child.
Outdoor: The facility has no body of water on the premises. LPA did not observe body of water in the backyard. The outdoor play area has age-appropriate toys and play equipment. LPA observed little tricycles, slides, toy houses, small tables and chairs, retractable umbrella, and are other toys in the backyard.
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, the children’s files are complete. Licensee and the assistant have current mandated reporter training and CPR/First Aid training. Licensee and assistant 2 have proof of immunization against Pertussis and Measles Licensee and assistants have TB skin test on file. Assistant 1 has Measles vaccination on file. However, Assistant 1 has missing Pertussis vaccination. Licensee was advised to include a copy of Assistant 1 Pertussis vaccination in the file.
Currently, the licensee has fourteen children enrolled in the facility. Based on records review, licensee conducted the fire/earthquake drills on March 16, 2026, at 10:16 a.m.
Licensee and assistants have received criminal record clearance.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joselito DelMundo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2026
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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: LATTA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419642
VISIT DATE: 04/30/2026
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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. 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

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

DATE: 04/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2026
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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: LATTA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419642
VISIT DATE: 04/30/2026
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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 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, Rita Latta, 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.

No deficiency was cited at this time. A technical Advisory was 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, Rita Latta.

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

DATE: 04/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2026
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