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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197413999
Report Date: 11/19/2025
Date Signed: 11/19/2025 03:00:59 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/19/2025 03:00 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:VOA GRANTEE/MARTIN LUTHER KING HEAD STARTFACILITY NUMBER:
197413999
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ESCOBAR, SHEILAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:10896 LEHIGH AVETELEPHONE:
(818) 834-9097
CITY:PACOIMASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91331
CAPACITY: 50TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 50CENSUS: 37DATE:
11/19/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:28 PM
MET WITH:Angelica Castillo; Site SupervisorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:10 PM
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On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Cha met with Site Supervisor Angelica Castillo to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random inspection of the facility. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection to the Site Supervisor. LPA and Site Supervisor toured the facility. At time of arrival, LPA observed seven teachers and one teacher assistant providing care and supervision to 37 children. The current days and hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays; Early Head Start from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and Head Start from 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Physical Plant/Indoor/Children’s Area:
The facility operates two programs (Early Head Start and Head Start) in two adjacent buildings. Each building includes two classrooms, office, kitchen, children’s restroom, staff restroom. LPA observed age-appropriate toys/equipment, books, and supplies for children. LPA observed individual cubbies labeled with children’s names. LPA observed sufficient napping cots with blankets and sheets. The trash bins were observed to have tight fitting lids. The cleaning compounds are stored in high cabinets made inaccessible to children. The Early Head Start classrooms included a diaper changing area in clean and sanitary condition. The office (located between the classrooms) is used as an isolation area for children who become ill. LPA did not observe prohibited childcare items. LPA observed no fireplaces and no wall heaters.

Bathroom: The child care bathroom (one in each building) included three toilets and three sinks. LPA observed for safe and sanitary operating conditions with no hazardous materials. Toilet paper, paper towels, and soap were available to children. Toilet and sinks in operable condition.

Kitchen: The kitchen (located behind the office) was observed for safety, sanitation, and good repair. The kitchen consists of refrigerators/freezers, sink, food preparation counters, and pantries.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Hanna Cha
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/19/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/19/2025
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: VOA GRANTEE/MARTIN LUTHER KING HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 197413999
VISIT DATE: 11/19/2025
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Knives and sharp items are stored in high kitchen cabinet made inaccessible by half door that remains closed and locked. Menus are made available. The children are provided filtered water in disposable cups.

Outdoor/Children’s Play Area: The outdoor play areas (separated by gates) were inspected for safety, cleanliness, good repair, age-appropriate toys/equipment, cushioned floors, and shady areas. LPA observed play structures on one side of the play area (located upon entry from front gate) and various play equipment on the other side of the play area (across classrooms). LPA observed front gate to be locked with camera and doorbell system installed. Per LPA observation, there are no pools, spas, or bodies of water on the premises.



File Review: LPA reviewed three children files which contained all required documentation. LPA reviewed Site Supervisor and eight staff files for Mandated Reporter training and Pediatric CPR/FA certification.

Postings: LPA observed required postings as follows: Facility License, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent’s Rights Poster, Passenger Car Seat Law (PUB 269), and Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610)

Other: Per Site Supervisor, smoking is prohibited on the premises. Per Site Supervisor, there are no firearms/weapons stored on premises. Per recorded documentation, disaster drills last completed on 11/2025. The sign-in and sign-out sheets observed. The carbon monoxide alarm was observed. Per record review, last lead testing conducted on 08/2022.

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.

Site Supervisor 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Hanna Cha
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/19/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/19/2025
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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: VOA GRANTEE/MARTIN LUTHER KING HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 197413999
VISIT DATE: 11/19/2025
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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 21-21.1CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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-carecenters/.

Site Supervisor 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.

During this inspection, no Title 22 deficiencies were observed.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was printed and reviewed with the Site Supervisor Angelica Castillo.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Hanna Cha
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/19/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/19/2025
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