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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153905672
Report Date: 04/01/2026
Date Signed: 04/01/2026 12:31:57 PM

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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:MACKELRATH, MELANIE FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
153905672
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MACKELRATH, MELANIEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 256-2851
CITY:ROSAMONDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93560
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 14DATE:
04/01/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:40 AM
MET WITH:Melanie Mackelrath, LicenseeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:40 PM
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On April 1, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. The LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry by the Licensee. The Licensee guided the LPA on a tour of the home. This is a large family childcare home. Upon entry to the facility, the LPA observe 14 children in care and licensee and assistant providing care and supervision. All adults in the home are fingerprinted through Guardian. Licensee's facility child roster is current and maintained up to date. There are 20 children enrolled. There is one IMS child that has medication as needed. The operational childcare hours are Monday through Friday 5:30am-6pm. Licensee states upon request from parent she may care for children on Saturday.
Staffing Ratio and Capacity: This is a two-story family home. There is a family room, dining room, living room, kitchen, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, daycare room #1 and #2, backyard and garage. The off-limits areas are the garage, bedrooms #1-3 located upstairs, two bathrooms upstairs. There are no bodies of water on premises. Per the Licensee, there is no smoking and no weapons on the premises.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Ali
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/01/2026
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: MACKELRATH, MELANIE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153905672
VISIT DATE: 04/01/2026
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Physical Plant: The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. The daycare areas are the family room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom (2nd door on the right in the hallway), daycare room 1 is for napping and licensee office, and daycare room 2 is for learning activities. Licensee does provide food and water for the children. Licensee is in the food program. The children do not bring packed lunches and snacks. Licensee states she provides all food and drinks to the children. Each child has their own cup or bottle for drink. There are no window cords in the home. Licensee states that she is approved for the food program of Kern County and that they communicate with her every quarter. Food representative came to the facility beginning of March they come every 3-4 months. Licensee states she provides diapers for children. There is a cell phone that always charged and kept with licensee. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. LPA observed the fireplace in family room that is inaccessible to children due to glass cover on fireplace. The garage is the main entrance to the daycare. LPA observed entry way separated from the where the vehicle is stored by partition. Children do not used the garage for eating or napping.
Napping: Children are provided napping when needed, in daycare room 1. Licensee provides napping materials and cleans mats and play pens weekly. Isolation area is the daycare room #1 or the family room. Licensee states that parents will be notified immediately and will stay isolated from other children until parents arrive to pick up their child.
Transportation: The licensee does provide transportation when needed to school and back. LPA observed a valid drivers license and car insurance.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Ali
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/01/2026
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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: MACKELRATH, MELANIE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153905672
VISIT DATE: 04/01/2026
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Kitchen: Knives are kept in the 2nd cabinet to the left of refrigerator, inaccessible to children. Medication is kept in the kitchen top 1st cabinet to the right of the sink inaccessible to children. Medication is stored in plastic box container. Licensee reports that there are one child on medication just recently was informed by the parent. The medication stays at facility only when the child is present and is taking home each day. At 11:00am, LPA discussed with Licensee regarding medication disbursement and medication logs/storage. Cleaning supplies and chemicals are kept in the inaccessible under the sink by safety latches. Licensee states there are no children with allergies at this time.
Fire Extinguisher: The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and is located on the wall to the left in the daycare room #2, garage floor, and under kitchen sink. LPA observed three fire extinguishers in the green. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were found to be in compliance per fire marshal standards. Licensee states that fire marshall hasn’t come in two years. Fire and Disaster drills are conducted at least every six-months. Last disaster drill completed on 3/11/26 at 3:00pm for fire and earthquake.
Bathroom: The daycare bathroom is located in the hallway. It has 1 sink, 1 toilet and 1 shower. Bathroom is clean and in good repair. The First Aid kit included a temperature thermometer, tweezer, scissors, gauzes, and cleansing pads/solution was observed to be complete and inaccessible to children kept under the sink in the bathroom under safety latch, inaccessible to children.
Outdoor Space Activity: The outdoor area is the backyard. The backyard is free of sharp objects, broken toys/furniture & equipment, and other debris. The backyard has an anchored plastic play yard equipment (2) and table in section one. The other section of the play yard is fenced off and has a large shaded concrete area and has toys like small bikes for children to ride on. Licensee states she ensures supervision at all times.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Ali
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/01/2026
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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: MACKELRATH, MELANIE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153905672
VISIT DATE: 04/01/2026
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Records/Documentation: LPA reviewed with facility representative the LIC 126, records to be maintained at the facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. LPA reviewed and observed Licensee and Assistant records; both do not have a current mandated reporter certification on file. LPA issued a Type B deficiency for Mandated Reporter Certifications not being current. Children’s records (2) files are in compliance. LPA observed sleep logs to be in compliance. Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License (LIC 203A, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148).
Criminal Record Clearance - Family Child Care Homes
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.
Safe Sleep - Family Child Care Homes
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 licensee 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.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Ali
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/01/2026
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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: MACKELRATH, MELANIE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153905672
VISIT DATE: 04/01/2026
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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/.
MyChildCarePlan.org – Family Child Care Homes
Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
Megan’s Law - Family Child Care Homes
During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Deficiencies cited: One Type B in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Melanie Mackelrath.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Ali
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/01/2026
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Created By: Crystal Ali On 04/01/2026 at 12:11 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: MACKELRATH, MELANIE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153905672

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/01/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having a current mandated reporter certification for Licensee and Assistant which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/07/2026
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Licensee states she will provide proof of completion of mandated reporter training for herself and assisant to LPA via email or text message photo.
Section Cited
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Crystal Ali
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/01/2026


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