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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750118
Report Date: 04/03/2026
Date Signed: 04/13/2026 12:12:35 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
03/03/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Annelise Villa
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 12-CC-20260303120535
FACILITY NAME:MARIE KERR PARK - DISCOVERY LEARNING EXPERIENCEFACILITY NUMBER:
197750118
ADMINISTRATOR:KAREN BARCUSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:39700 30TH ST WTELEPHONE:
(661) 718-3699
CITY:PALMDALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93551
CAPACITY:28CENSUS: DATE:
04/03/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:TIME COMPLETED:
09:45 AM
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1. Qualifications - Staff does not ensure facility is operating with a qualified director.
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On April 13, 2026, LPA Villa amended the report to correct LPA names.
On April 10, 2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Annelise Villa conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility. The purpose of the visit was to deliver findings for a complaint received at Palmdale RO on March 3, 2026. LPA was greeted by Director Rhonda Levine who granted access. LPA completed a safety inspection which resulted in zero deficiencies. LPA observed 3 preschool age children in care at the time of the visit.

During the course of the investigation, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Villa conducted a review of staff records. A review of Staff #1’s transcripts indicated that the staff member has completed 42 units of appropriate early childhood education and administration courses. Pursuant to Title 22, Section 101215.1(h)(1), which outlines the educational qualifications required for childcare staff, Staff #1 meets the necessary requirements. Therefore, the allegation that unqualified staff were providing care to daycare children is unsubstantiated.

Continued on LIC 9099-C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Annelise Villa
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/10/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 12-CC-20260303120535
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: MARIE KERR PARK - DISCOVERY LEARNING EXPERIENCE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750118
VISIT DATE: 04/03/2026
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Based on the information obtained during documentation review, it is determined that the allegations have been unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Appeal Rights were discussed and provided. Signature at the bottom of this report confirms receipt.  Notice of Site Visit was posted and will remain posted for 30 days. 
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Annelise Villa
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/10/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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