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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750221
Report Date: 12/04/2025
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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:GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT COPPER HILLFACILITY NUMBER:
197750221
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ANGELEE OSTERFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:25135 RYE CANYON LOOPTELEPHONE:
(747) 800-4150
CITY:SANTA CLARITASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91355
CAPACITY: 144TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 144CENSUS: 57DATE:
12/04/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:44 AM
MET WITH:Director, Angelee OsterTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:37 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maddox met with the Director, Angelee Oster today for the purpose of conducting an announced pre-licensing inspection for a change of ownership. The new owner is now COSMIC EDUCATION AMERICAS LLC. Applicant is requesting licensure of 144 (18 Infants ages ; 24 Toddlers; and 102 Preschool). This center is located within a business entry, occupants must stop at security gate. LPA toured the entire center which consist of Lobby, Office space, Kitchen/Staff area, 2 staff bathrooms, 8 classrooms including bathrooms, and the outside play areas for all components. The days and hours of operation will be: Mon through Friday from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm. Director was informed center will be converted to a "Single License" once licensure is approved.

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:

· The child care center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors


· Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean (Laminate wood Director, Angelee Oster
· Furniture and equipment are maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Donna Maddox
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/04/2025
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: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT COPPER HILL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750221
VISIT DATE: 12/04/2025
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There are a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys, and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities.
· Tables and chairs were present to meet the needs of the children.
· Drinking water: Children will bring water bottles, the center provides filtered water
· Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children (Locked cabinet)
· There are fully stocked first-aid kit(s) in locations accessible to staff but inaccessible to children that include thermometers.
· The isolation area is located in the office for any child who becomes ill during the day.
· LPA observed operable carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors (hard wired), and fire extinguishers are located throughout the facility and fully charged.
· The center has a working telephone
· Sign-in and out procedure -- Illumine
· Staff shall conduct a wellness check to ensure that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted.
NAPPING

Applicant has submitted a waiver to allow Infants to sleep on floor-beds in lieu of cribs as required by Section 101439.1(b), previous owners have a waiver in place for this request.

Toddlers and Preschool children will sleep on cots.

Cots shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child and disinfected weekly or as needed.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Donna Maddox
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2025
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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: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT COPPER HILL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750221
VISIT DATE: 12/04/2025
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  • Bedding shall be individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable, and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding.
  • Napping equipment shall be arranged so that each child has access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the cots or mats of other children
  • There is a separate nap room from infants that was not included in the total indoor capacity.
OUTDOOR

LPA observed shaded rest areas on each play yard (there are separate play yards for each component). Children have safe access to the play yards which are enclosed by a fencing to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The play yard was free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. LPA’s observed wood-chips under climbing equipment (1 large slide set on the large yard and smaller slide set on the Toddler yard). There were no bodies of water present on the premises. LPA observed adequate shade in the form of tarp/sails and large trees.

Outside Drinking Water: Staff will bring out water pitchers (filtered water) and cups labeled with children’s names and their own personal water bottles

Bathroom:


There are a total of 13 Toilets and 14 sinks for a total of 195 children
LPA observed 3 potty chairs in the Toddler bathroom and diaper changing tables within arms reach of a sink in the Infant Classrooms
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Donna Maddox
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2025
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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: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT COPPER HILL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750221
VISIT DATE: 12/04/2025
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Measurements taken were as follows:
Room #4- PS
1282/35 = 37
Room #1- PS
1063/35 = 31
Room #2- PS
1272/35 = 36
Room #3- PS
1211/35 = 35
Room #5 - Toddler
616/35 = 18
Room #6 - Toddler
664/35 = 19
Room #7 - Infant
541/35 = 15
Room#8
516/35 = 15
TOTAL CAPACITY WITH INDOOR SPACE: 172

Each classroom has its own individual bathroom, each bathroom contained two toilets and one sink within the bathroom with an additional sink available within the classroom. LPA ensured the toilets flushed properly and are reachable for children. LPA observed bathrooms to have adequate toilet paper and paper towels available. Bathrooms were found to be clean and sanitary. There are separate staff bathrooms located off the courtyard, these bathrooms will also be used as isolation bathrooms for ill children. Water temperature is set on a regulated system

TOTAL CAPACITY WITH BATHROOMS: 195

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Donna Maddox
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2025
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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: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT COPPER HILL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750221
VISIT DATE: 12/04/2025
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Outside play space:
Outdoor Space Infants = 1386/75 = 18

Outdoor Space Toddlers = 1457/75 = 19


Outdoor Space Preschool= 9454/75 = 126
TOTAL OUTDOOR SPACE: 163

SUPERVISION:

Applicants shall ensure no child is left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, Supervision shall include visual observation.

INFANT NAPPING

LPA discussed updated safe sleep regulations which include but not limited to:

  • Sleeping infant(s) shall be directly observed by sight and sound at all times.
  • Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document each check.
  • If the infant’s Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] does not have Section C completed, staff shall return the infant to their back for sleeping.
  • Pacifiers can be used however, there shall not be anything attached to the pacifier.
  • Mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size, fits tightly on the mattress, and overlaps the underside of the mattress so it cannot be dislodged.
  • Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant. Provided during inspection.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Donna Maddox
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2025
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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: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT COPPER HILL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750221
VISIT DATE: 12/04/2025
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  • Bedding shall be changed daily and as needed

Safe Sleep for CCC and FCCH: Safe Sleep regulations can be found at the following webpage: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. Also, the 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

CHILDREN’S RECORDS:


Director is aware of the required forms that should be included in all children files including form LIC 311A for reference.
TRANSPORTATION:

Center will not provide transportation.

FOOD SERVICES

Center offer lunch for a fee or parents can opt to bring their child lunch, center does offer snacks.

· Pesticides and other similar toxic substances were not stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food-preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored.


· Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances were stored in areas separate from food supplies.
· Food preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish.
· Trashcans, including moveable bins, shall have a tight-fitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof.

· A refrigerator is available and shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Donna Maddox
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2025
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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: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT COPPER HILL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750221
VISIT DATE: 12/04/2025
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CRIMINAL RECORD REVIEW
Director is aware and registered with the departments "Guardian" application for all fingerprint clearance information.

HEALTH RELATED SERVICES:

Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. Applicant states staff will dispense prescription medications only.

Applicant has implemented a written plan to record the administration of prescription and nonprescription medications and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy 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/.

Center will Provide IMS.

POSTINGS:

LPA’s observed a Parent Board that contained the required forms to post after licensure including the telephone number of the local health department and information on child passenger restraint systems pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.95(g) and Vehicle Code sections 27360 and 27360.5

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Donna Maddox
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2025
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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: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT COPPER HILL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750221
VISIT DATE: 12/04/2025
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LEAD TESTING : 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. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure and then every 5-years after the date of the first test as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. and then every 5-years after the date of the first test as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. Building built in 2019.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication

Director is aware and reminded of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC 624B.



Each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Donna Maddox
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2025
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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: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT COPPER HILL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750221
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Fire Clearance has been received for the total requested capacity of 144, however, LPA's total measurements were: 30 infants ages 6 - 24 mos; 37 Toddlers ages 18 - 36 mos; and 105 Preschool children ages 2.5 - entry into first grade for a total of 172 .

Needed Prior to Licensure:

LPA reviewed documents missing from application with regards to the NOIA letter with Director. No physical plant corrections are required. Waiver request received for floor-beds for Infants.

An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed and a copy of this report was read and provided to the Director during this inspection. Final license determination will be made upon review of the Licensing Program Manager (LPM).

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Donna Maddox
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2025
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