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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197700354
Report Date: 10/02/2025
Date Signed: 10/13/2025 04:56:49 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:WINGERT FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197700354
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		WINGERT, SUSANNFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(818) 274-8355
CITY:PALMDALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93551
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 5DATE:
10/02/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:45 PM
MET WITH:Susann Wingert, LicenseeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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On October 2, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annelise Villa met Licensee Susann Wingert who guided analyst on a tour of the facility for the random annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA observed 5 children in care in care with Licensee caring for them. Family members living in the home are Licensee, Licensee’s spouse, 3 adult children, and 3 minor children. Hours of operations are 23 hours a day, Monday through Sunday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. No children in the daycare with IMS.

Physical Plant: This is a two-story family home with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, kitchen, family room, living room, dining area, office, loft, garage, and front/back yards. The attached garage was observed to be locked during the time of this inspection. The garage is used for storage only, the garage is off limits to children. The primary care is conducted in the family room. Children have access to family room, dining area, living room, bathroom #1, and back yard. The off-limit areas of the home include bedrooms #2-5, bathroom #2-4, garage, and the front yard. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, clean and orderly, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, and medicines. Hazardous items (sharp knives are stored on an upper kitchen rack, and cleaning detergents/compounds are stored in the garage, and medications re stored in an upper kitchen cabinet) are made inaccessible to children in care.

Safe and age-appropriate toys, play equipment and materials were observed. LPA tested the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector and observed both to be in operable condition. Fire extinguisher (3A40BC) was found to be in operable condition located in the kitchen. Electrical outlets were inaccessible. No recalled and or prohibited toys or play equipment were observed on the premises. There is a designated area for ill children as necessary.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Annelise Villa
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/02/2025
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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: WINGERT FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700354
VISIT DATE: 10/02/2025
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Bathroom: Bathroom #1 is located in the hallway. The toilet and sink are in operable condition. Bathroom #1 is a full bathroom with a shower/tub combination. The toilet and sink are in operable condition. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials in the children’s restroom. LPA reminded applicant the children's bathroom must be free of accessible shampoos, mouthwash, medication, perfumes, razor, air freshener, nail polish and polish remover.

Kitchen: The home has a clean and fully stocked clean refrigerator/freezer. The kitchen was observed to be clean and sanitary. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks are provided. Licensee was reminded all food items brought from the children’s home shall be properly stored, labeled, and dated. Licensee is a participant in a food program. No hazards were observed in the kitchen or surrounding area. Sharp items are inaccessible to children in care.



Outdoor: Children play in the back yard. The play area is clear and clean of debris. Play area is fenced and gated all around and has grass and cement areas. LPA observed the back yard to be accessible through a glass sliding door in the kitchen which remains locked while children are not outside. LPA observed age-appropriate toys for children. LPA observed safe and age-appropriate toys. LPA observed the back yard to be free of garden tools, poisonous plants, thorn trees cactus, or lawn mower inaccessible to children.

Pools/Spas/Bodies of Water: There is an above ground swimming pool. There is a 5 foot metal fence separating the accessible areas of the children’s play area from the pool area. The body of water are completely enclosed by a 5 ft metal fence and property walls. The fence runs all the way down to the concrete on which it sits, leaving minimal room between the bottom of the fence and the concrete. The pool gate was observed to have a locking mechanism. The gate has a locking mechanism and it is located within 6 inches from the top of the gate. The lever to open the gate is located at the top of the gate. The pool gate opens away from the body of water. All items rendering the fence climbable are moved away from the fence. The metal fencing is sturdy and capable of withstanding the impact of children's toys including bicycles. Licensee was advised of best practices for supervision and safety equipment for bodies of water. Licensee was advised of the regulation to performs a daily inspection of all above safety features before children arrive for the day. Licensee shall log of the daily inspections must be maintained by the licensee and provided to the Department upon


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Annelise Villa
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/02/2025
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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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: WINGERT FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700354
VISIT DATE: 10/02/2025
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Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies readily available in the kitchen. Licensee’s First Aid/CPR is an online course. Licensee stated she did not know courses could not be taken online. LPA reminded Licensee she was advised all courses must be in person during the annual inspection on 4/26/2024. This is a type B citation. Please see LIC 809-D. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter training expires on 2/20/2026. LPA reminded licensee mandated reporter training and First Aid/CPR must be completed every 2 years. Licensee was advised online First Aid/CPR courses cannot be accepted and all in person courses must be EMSA approved. For more information about First Aid/CPR courses, please visit, https://emsa.ca.gov/childcare_provider/. Per Licensee there is two dogs and 1 pig in the home. Licensee stated there are no guns, weapons, or firearms in the home. Additionally, Licensee stated there is no smoking of any kind in the home. Last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 9/1/2025.

Licensee’s annual fees are current. LPA observed all required facility postings on premises. Licensee had the following required posted documents: Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Facility License (LIC 203) and Fire/Disaster Log. Licensee was reminded to post Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A) in a prominent place.

Documents Provided and or Discussed: Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP and Individual Sleeping Plan (LIC9227).

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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. Licensee disclosed there are two adult children who do not have fingerprint clearances. Adult #1 turned 18 in January 2025 and has not obtained a fingerprint clearance. Adult #2 turned 18 in August 2025 and has not obtained a fingerprint clearances. Licensee stated she was not aware they needed fingerprint clearances. Licensee stated they do not provide care and supervision. Licensee further stated the 2 adults have criminal record clearances through DCFS. This is a Type A citation, resulting in 2 civil penalties. Licensee was advised of appeal rights and civil penalty process.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Annelise Villa
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/02/2025
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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: WINGERT FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700354
VISIT DATE: 10/02/2025
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Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. The Licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family childcare home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family childcare laws 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.

Licensee 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 close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above.

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 "child care" 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. 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.



LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep. More information on Infant Safe Sleep procedures can be found online on the CDSS web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPAs 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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Annelise Villa
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/02/2025
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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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: WINGERT FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700354
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Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

During the exit interview, Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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.

Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with the licensee. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Two citations were given today as a result of this inspection.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Annelise Villa
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/02/2025
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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: WINGERT FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700354

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/02/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
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1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility.

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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 residents of the home who did not obtain fingerprint clearances which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/03/2025
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Licensee shall have residents submit for fingerprint clearance no later than 10/3/2025, and notify LPA when completed.
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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:
Annelise Villa
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/02/2025


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Created By: Annelise Villa On 10/02/2025 at 02:54 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: WINGERT FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700354

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/02/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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102416(c)
Personnel Requirements
(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 employees (Licensee and Staff #1) do not have in-person pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/31/2025
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Licensee shall ensure all staff who provide care and supervision to children alone shall have valid, in-person pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid certification.
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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:
Annelise Villa
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/02/2025


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