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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364810506
Report Date: 03/05/2026
Date Signed: 03/06/2026 11:11:00 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/06/2026 11:11 AM - 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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:TAPIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
364810506
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		TAPIA, CATALINAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 900-1647
CITY:HESPERIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92345
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 0DATE:
03/05/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Catalina Tapia - LicenseeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:15 AM
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On Friday March 6, 2026, at 9:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giovanni Cristales met with licensee Catalina Tapia, who guided the analyst on a facility tour. The purpose of the inspection is to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection. Licensee is licensed to provide care and supervision for a Large Family Child Care for a capacity of up to 14 children. LPA toured the areas of the home utilized for the Family Child Care to ensure the home follows Community Care Licensing Title 22 Regulations. Present during the time of this inspection is Licensee, and zero children in care. Family members residing in the home include five (5) adults, licensee, licensee’s husband and adult children. All adults residing in the home have a Criminal Record Clearance. Days/hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:30AM – 5:00PM.

Physical Plant: This is a single-story home with 3-bedrooms, 1-bathroom, kitchen/dining area, family/den area, laundry/garage, back and front yard. There is a guest house (in off-limits backyard) with 2-bedrooms, 1 bathroom. The backyard has two sides. There is an in-ground pool/spa on the premises. Pool area is completely fenced. The childcare area is to the left upon exiting kitchen sliding doors.



Main care is in the living room/den daycare area, bathroom #1, kitchen, and back yard. The bathroom is in the hallway to the left. The home is clean and orderly; the home was inspected inside, for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service (cell), heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, (made inaccessible in off-limits laundry/garage, key lock). Medicines (made inaccessible in off-limit bedroom). LPA observed safe and age-appropriate toys, books, playing equipment and materials. No recalled and prohibited toys or sleep/ play equipment were observed on the premises. All windows are free of cracks, bugs, or debris. Per licensee when a child becomes ill, the isolation area is in a corner of the den/daycare area, until the parent can pick up the child.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Giovanni Cristales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/05/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/05/2026
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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: TAPIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364810506
VISIT DATE: 03/05/2026
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Off limit areas: Include bedrooms #1 - #3, bathroom #2, laundry/garage, and backyard (Guest home & Pool area). Pool area (inaccessible with a pad lock on self-latch gate/door).

Kitchen/Dining Area: Home has a clean and fully stocked refrigerator/freezer, stove and microwave. No accessible or observed chemicals and cleaning solutions during inspection. Chemicals and cleaning solutions were observed to be (inaccessible in off-limit laundry/garage). Hazardous items, sharp knives and sharp utensils (inaccessible to children inside pantry) that can pose danger to children. Licensee provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

Bathroom #1: LPA observed the bathroom. Toilet, sink, and shower tub were clean, sanitized, and free of hazards. The following are inaccessible: Sharp items, mouthwash, shampoos, razors, nail polish, etc. LPA observed toilet and faucet to be in operable condition. LPA observed cabinet underneath the sink (inaccessible with magnetic lock).

Napping: Per licensee the living room/den area is used for napping. Licensee provides mats, enough for children to nap on.

Outdoor: The backyard is completely fenced (wood and chain link fencing). The yard consists of dirt, and gravel for proper playing. There are Little Tikes playhouse and other age-appropriate toys. There is a covered patio area. The backyard is safe for children (lawn mower, gardening tools, poisonous plant, thorn trees, cactus are inaccessible). There is one storage shed.

The off-limits section of the backyard is on the left side and behind the children’s patio play area. LPA verified the pool fencing (chain link) to be at least 5ft tall. There is one entry gate into the pool area, the main entry gate is self-latching, opens away from the pool and has a spring closure in place. The chain link fence has 1.5-inch triangle spacing. There is a two-inch space at the bottom of the gate. There is a guest house inside the gated pool area (inaccessible). LPA observed the pool complying with all Title 22 regulations. LPA observed additional safety measures in place. HSC: 1596.814(a)(1)(B)(i)(l) pool cover or 1596.814(a)(1)(B)(ii)(ll) pool alarm, compliant with ASTM International Standard F2208; 1596.814(a)(2)(A) a life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches and labeled as approved by the U.S.C.G.; 1596.814(a)(2)(B) and a rescue pole with a body hook and minimum fixed length of 12 feet. 1596.814(2)(3), A licensee shall perform a daily inspection of the drowning prevention features and safety equipment before opening the facility and maintaining a log of the inspection to be provided to the department upon request. LPA observed pool log to be in use.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Giovanni Cristales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2026
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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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: TAPIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364810506
VISIT DATE: 03/05/2026
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Advisory/Other: CPR/First Aid, Expires: (3/23/2026). Mandated reporter, Expires: (3/27/2026). Electrical outlets (are inaccessible with plastic covers/ plugs). LPA did not observe window cords (shutters). The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in operable condition. First Aid kit was observed to be full of supplies readily available (tweezers), located on top of refrigerator. LPA observed fire extinguisher (4A40BC) located in the corner of living room/den care area being fully charged with the needle in the green. Per licensee there are no weapons/firearms in the home, nobody smokes in the home. Per the licensee, transportation is provided for children. Per licensee, there is one dog which stays in the off-limits backyard area which is gated; there is a chicken coop (chickens), goats and 2 sheds (locked). Per licensee the animals do not interact with children and the dog is vaccinated.

LPA observed documents to be posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area upon entrance to the left; (License, PUB 394, Earthquake Preparedness, facility sketch, to be complete and current. Emergency Disaster Plan and verification of fire and earthquake drills (1/6/2026).



The following was discussed with the Licensee:

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-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Licensee was reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care; Licensee was made aware that it is her/their 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; Regulation prohibits the smoking of any kind during the operation of the day care.

Licensee was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. 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. Licensee was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov).

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Giovanni Cristales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2026
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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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: TAPIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364810506
VISIT DATE: 03/05/2026
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Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, 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.

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.

Criminal Record Clearance- FCCH - 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.



Incidental Medical Services (IMS) – FCCH - 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/. Per licensee, there is no IMS provided.

MyChildCarePlan.org – FCCH - 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.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Giovanni Cristales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2026
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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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: TAPIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364810506
VISIT DATE: 03/05/2026
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Megan’s Law - FCCH - On this date, 2/17/2026, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was verified for information on sex offenders which required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. There are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.

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.


No deficiencies in todays visit in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes.

Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the licensee Catalina Tapia, along with a copy of the Appeal Rights.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Giovanni Cristales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2026
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