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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 367750059
Report Date: 11/17/2025
Date Signed: 11/17/2025 02:43:49 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/17/2025 02:43 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:LITTLE MOUNTAIN PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
367750059
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		APRIL DOGEROFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:2915 LITTLE MOUNTAIN DRIVETELEPHONE:
(909) 882-1100
CITY:SAN BERNARDINOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92405
CAPACITY: 16TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 16CENSUS: 12DATE:
11/17/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:50 AM
MET WITH:Administrator, April Dogero TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:50 PM
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On November 17, 2025 at 08:50am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zirbes met with the Administrator April Dogero. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct an unannounced annual/random inspection. During the inspection, LPA toured and inspected the Infant program in accordance with the facility sketch. When LPA arrived to the Center, LPA observed ten infants in care with two teachers, and three aides providing supervision. During the inspection two additional infants arrived. Based on LPA observation, the Center was meeting the capacity/ratio requirements. The infant area consists of two rooms (activity room and nap room), one restroom and an outdoor activity space. The center also operates a School Age Program (#367750058) and Preschool Program (#367750057). The center operates 6:30am -6:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Indoor/Children's Area: Indoor activity space for infants is physically separate from space used by children in the preschool and school-age child care center components. Infant center is equipped with appropriate furniture and equipment, changing table and feeding table. Furniture is maintained in good repair and safe condition (age appropriate). LPA did not observe sharp points or edges, or small parts that could be swallowed. Per staff interviews equipment, toys and furniture are sanitized daily. There is one hand washing sink within arms length of the changing table. Per LPA observation and staff interviews no infant is left without supervision (visual), nor left unattended. At the time of this inspection, the facility was in compliance with the staff/infant ratio and is not exceeding the approved capacity for the facility.
Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Based on LPAs observations the toys and equipment were in good repair at the time of this inspection. Used diapers are put in a diaper genie. Each infant has container labeled with their name for the storage of personal items.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kendal Zirbes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/17/2025
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: LITTLE MOUNTAIN PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 367750059
VISIT DATE: 11/17/2025
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LPA observed the cleaning compounds were stored on a high inaccessible shelf in the classroom. The infant center does not have a fire place. The building has central heating and mini split air conditioning units. The room temperature was comfortable at the time of this inspection. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector located in the hallway of the Center. There is a working telephone on the premises. There is an isolation room for ill children. The facility maintains paper sign in and out records. Based on LPA review the sign in/out sheets were current and accurate.

No smoking is allowed on the premises. LPA did not observe baby walkers or other prohibited play equipment on the premises. Administrator stated there are zero firearms or weapons stored on the property.

Napping: LPA observed cribs, cots and mats. LPA observed the crib mattresses were made of a cleanable vinyl material and were in good repair. The sleeping area is separated from the infant activity space. Sheets are cleaned and changed everyday or more often as necessary.

Other: Electrical outlets are inaccessible, there are no recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment observed on the premises.

Restrooms: At this time all infants are in diapers however the classroom is equipped with one restroom with potty chars, one toilet, and one urinal. The diaper changing area was located off the infant activity area. The area was clean and sanitary during this inspection. The Center also has one staff restroom.

Outdoor: Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. The outdoor play area is enclosed by a wrought iron fence. LPA observed a cement walk way and grass/dirt. A dramatic play house was available along with push and pull toys. At the time of this inspection, zero climbing toys were in the infant outdoor space. Per Administrator, the teachers take water and cups to the outdoor play space for the infants. Administrator confirmed there are zero bodies of water on the property.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kendal Zirbes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2025
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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: LITTLE MOUNTAIN PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 367750059
VISIT DATE: 11/17/2025
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Infant File and Staff File Review: LPA reviewed a total of six infant files and six staff files. Based on LPA review all infant and staff files were complete and contained all required information. LPA verbally advised the Center to ensure all areas of the Infants Needs and Service Plans are being completed by the authorized representative and the facility representative.
Facility Records
Based on LPA observation of facility records the emergency drills are being conducted every six months as required.
Postings:
The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent’s Rights Poster, car seat law (PUB 269), emergency disaster plan.

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 pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-
CCP).
LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives
outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Report continued on page four
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kendal Zirbes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2025
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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: LITTLE MOUNTAIN PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 367750059
VISIT DATE: 11/17/2025
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Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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.


LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/
safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative 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.

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

Based on LPA record review and observations, zero citations were issued.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative April Dogero. Appeal rights were provided.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kendal Zirbes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2025
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