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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 367700011
Report Date: 04/29/2026
Date Signed: 04/29/2026 04:07:13 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/29/2026 04:07 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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:KERSH, VANESSA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
367700011
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 7DATE:
04/29/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Vanessa KershTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:10 PM
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On Wednesday 4/29/2026 at 1:40pm, Program Licensing Analyst (LPA) Giovanni Cristales conducted a Case Management inspection. LPA announced the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry by licensee Vanessa Kersh. Licensee initiated is requesting to increase capacity from a Small Family Childcare home of 8 children to a Large Family Childcare Home with a capacity up to 14 children. Upon arrival LPA observed licensee, licensee’s spouse, and six (6) children in care. One school age child arrived during the inspection.

The last annual random inspection was completed on 8/15/2025. Licensee was initially licensed on 4/19/2019 as a Small Family Childcare Home. The San Bernardino County Fire Office, Fire Marshal inspected the home and granted a fire clearance for 14 children on 4/17/2026. Family members residing in the home include two (2) adults, licensee, licensee’s spouse and no children. All adults residing in the home have a Criminal Record Clearance. The facility’s operational childcare hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 5:30pm.

Licensee was advised that as a family childcare home operating at full capacity, she must adhere to the following: Capacity Regulations, Operate with 12 children with no more than four (4) infants and eight (8) older children over the age of two (2). A Qualified Assistant must be present when more than 8 children are in care.

Maximum of 14 children in care with no more than 3 Infants, and eleven (11) older children, at least two (2) school children, one child at least age 6, and one child enrolled in kindergarten. New landlord permission form LIC 9149 and parent notification additional children in care LIC 9150 must be updated.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Giovanni Cristales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/29/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/29/2026
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: KERSH, VANESSA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 367700011
VISIT DATE: 04/29/2026
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Physical Plant: This is a single-story, 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with kitchen/dining formal dining room area, living room, family room, playroom, enclosed front patio, laundry/garage, front and side/backyard. There is a pool/spa or bodies of water on the premises. LPA did observe a spa in the off-limit back yard that was locked and inaccessible to children in care.

Main care is provided in bedroom #1, enclosed front patio, playroom, and front yard. In addition, per new facility sketch, side/back yard is being added as part of the day-care. Children use bathroom #1 located between the playroom, and bedroom #1. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service (cell), heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medicines made inaccessible in off-limit areas, (pantry, and garage with key locks). The home is clean and orderly; there is a fireplace in the home, which is boarded and made inaccessible with metal screen.

LPA observed age-appropriate toys, books, play equipment, and a TV. All windows are free of cracks, bugs, or debris. Per licensee when a child becomes ill, the isolation area is in the living room near the front entrance to the left until the parent can pick up the child.

Off limit areas: Include Bedrooms #2 - #3, bathroom #2 - #3, laundry/garage (all inaccessible with key locks), Kitchen, living room (inaccessible with metal gate), and a section of backyard.

Kitchen: Home has a clean and fully stocked refrigerator/freezer. No chemicals in the kitchen were observed to be accessible. Cleaning supplies are located and made (inaccessible in pantry). Hazardous items, sharp knives (inaccessible in garage with key lock) that can pose danger to children. Licensee is part of the food program, and provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

Bathroom: LPA observed the bathroom and shower to be clean and sanitized. The following are inaccessible: Sharp items, mouthwash, shampoos, razors, nail polish, etc. LPA observed toilet and faucet to be in operable condition.

Napping: LPA observed three (3) playpens, and cots, enough for children to nap. Per the licensee, infants are monitored every 15 minutes and documented. LPA observed the sleep logs to be complete and current.

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

DATE: 04/29/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/29/2026
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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: KERSH, VANESSA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 367700011
VISIT DATE: 04/29/2026
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Outdoors: Backyard initially declared off limits (Declaration on file, 4/17/2019). Per new facility sketch, a good portion of the back/side yard will now be accessible to children in care. LPA toured the backyard which is completely fenced with a combination of chain link, and wooden fencing. LPA observed an attached shed structure providing shade, along with a large olive tree providing natural shade. The ground is composed of cement, dirt and turf for proper playing.

There is an above ground spa locked on all four sides and empty located in an off-limit area. There is one dog on the premises. Per licensee the dog is vaccinated and does not interact with children in care. LPA observed the front yard that is used for childcare, with grass, also fully gated with wrought iron fencing. There is age-appropriate playing equipment. LPA observed one swing structure sturdy to the ground, octagon climbing structure, and one teeter-totter in the form of a plane. LPA reminded licensee 100% supervision must be given when children are in the front yard.

Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed to be full of supplies readily available (scissors/ tweezers), inside children’s bathroom in cabinet above toilet. CPR/First Aid, Expires: 1/24/2028, Mandated reporter, Expires (4/22/2027). Electrical outlets (are inaccessible with plastic covers), no recalled and prohibited toys or sleep/ play equipment were observed on the premises.

LPA observed all window cords tied up high. The smoke, and carbon monoxide detectors are in operable condition. Per fire inspection, pull down fire alarm system is in place. LPA observed the required fire extinguisher (3A40BC) in the kitchen to the left of exit door being fully charged with the needle in the green. Per licensee there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Per licensee nobody smokes in the home. LPA observed documents to be posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area (License, PUB 394, Earthquake Preparedness, facility sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and verification of fire and earthquake drills, (3/12/26) to be complete and current. Per licensee, transportation is provided currently.

No deficiency’s during today’s inspection. No corrections needed. Facility is ready for a large license. On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8 am-5pm.

Notice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with licensee Vanessa Kersh.

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

DATE: 04/29/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/29/2026
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