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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197416651
Report Date: 11/05/2025
Date Signed: 11/05/2025 01:41:11 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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:AMANECER/CA CHILDREN'S ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
197416651
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
JACQUELINE M ESCOBARFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:623 N. HAGER STREETTELEPHONE:
(323) 223-3313
CITY:SAN FERNANDOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91340
CAPACITY: 48TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 48CENSUS: 28DATE:
11/05/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Parisha Zahedi, Site DesigneeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:50 PM
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On Wednesday, October 5, 2025, at 9:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelyn Garcia conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Site Designee, Parisa Zahedi who guided LPA Garcia on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program that serves children ages 2 to 5 years old. This program operates Monday to Friday 6:30am – 5:30pm. Sign in and out takes place at the entrance of each classroom. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Teacher and child ratio were observed, and present staff are fingerprinted cleared. At arrival, there were 28 children present and 8 staff. There are no pools or bodies of water on this premises.

LPA entered Room 1, which serves children 2-3 years of age. During today’s visit 15 children were present and 3 teachers providing care and supervision. There were no children present in this classroom as LPA Garcia toured. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed cubbies for children to store their personal belongings. Cleaning supplies were observed to be stored in high wired baskets that were not accessible to the children. LPA observed the restroom used by room (left) that had 2 toilets and 2 hand washing sinks. The toilets and hand washing sinks were both operable and toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels were observed. In addition LPA observed a diaper changing station in the classroom. LPA Garcia observed a trash bin with a tight lid.

LPA entered Room 2, which serves children 4-5 years of age. During today’s visit 13 children were present and 3 teachers providing care and supervision. There were no children present in this classroom as LPA Garcia toured.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Evelyn Garcia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/05/2025
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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Created By: Evelyn Garcia On 11/05/2025 at 01:01 PM
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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
, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: AMANECER/CA CHILDREN'S ACADEMY

FACILITY NUMBER: 197416651

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 11/05/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year.

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 that last documented emergency disaster drill was dated 3/12/25. Site designee stated that the last drill was conducted in October but was not documented in log, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/07/2025
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Site designee will conduct an emergency disaster drill and document in the log and send proof to LPA by date stated above. Staff will continue to document each disaster drill log after they have been conducted.
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Buildings and Grounds
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. (1) Storage areas for poisons shall be locked.

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 which, LPA observed toxic cleaning powders and cleaning supplies to not be stored in a locked cabinet, in a low cabinet under the kitchen sink in the staff restroom that leads directly to children's classroom, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/06/2025
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Site designee stated that she will place an order for a key and lock to be installed on the bathroom cabin that contains cleaning solutions and powders.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Evelyn Garcia
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/05/2025


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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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: AMANECER/CA CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197416651
VISIT DATE: 11/05/2025
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LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed cubbies for children to store their personal belongings. Cleaning supplies were observed to be stored in high wired baskets that were not accessible to the children. LPA observed the restroom used by room (right) that had 2 toilets and 2 hand washing sinks. The toilets and hand washing sinks were both operable and toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels were observed. LPA Garcia observed a trash bin with a tight lid.

Heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Garcia. LPA observed central Heating and A/C units on located in each classroom, in addition to portable A/C units and portable fans. Site designee stated the portable AC units are used in case the AC units is not working sufficiently in hotter months. LPA observed the temperature of the classrooms to be comfortable to the children. LPA observed 2 fire extinguishers located in each classroom near the entrance of each door. The valve for the fire extinguisher on the required 2-A-10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on 08/29/25. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested during this visit and LPA heard sounds and are operable. The last emergency drill was conducted on 3/12/25. LPA observed napping equipment (cots) to be in good condition and stored in each classroom were the children nap. First aid kit supplies are kept inside the classrooms in backpacks, out of reach to the children and are taken outdoors daily for outdoor play. LPA observed the kits to be fully equipped. During this visit, per Site Designee, Parisha Zahedi, stated there are currently no children with medication nor with food allergies enrolled. LPA Garcia asked if there were any poisons, firearms, weapons or bodies of water. LPA did not observe firearms or weapons, poisons, nor bodies of water. Site Director, stated the ill isolation area takes place in the Site Director’s office and children utilize staff restroom.

There are 2 restrooms available for the children to use, located in this facility. One is located in Room 1 (left), and the other in Room 2 (right). LPA Garcia observed the restrooms to be in good condition with working toilets, sinks. LPA observed a total of 4 toilets and 4 handwashing sinks utilized by the children. There are 2 staff restrooms at this facility with a total of 2 toilets and 2 sinks.

LPA Garcia entered the outdoor play area. The outdoor play area is shared by both classrooms and the children use the yard at the same time. The outdoor play area is surrounded by 3 property walls that are chain link fence. There are two gates leading to the parking lot and one rolling gate is secured with a chain and lock making it inaccessible for the children.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Evelyn Garcia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: AMANECER/CA CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197416651
VISIT DATE: 11/05/2025
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The second gate is a push door gate, and is secured with a high barrel bolt lock. The surface of the outdoor activity space (concrete, poured in rubber, artificial turf) is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA Garcia observed play structure and equipment to be age appropriate for ages 2-5 years and areas around or under high climbing equipment, are cushioned with poured in rubber and that may absorb a fall. For adequate shade, LPA Garcia observed, 3 hip roof shade canopy and 1 canopy tent. For outdoor water drinking, staff bring out water jug’s that are cleaned and refilled daily.

This program provides meals and snacks for the children, and the meals are prepared on site. LPA Garcia informed Site Designee, that any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. This facility does utilize a kitchen that was inspected by LPA and did not observed rodents and was free of infestations. The kitchen and refrigerators were observed to be clean. Menus were posted in the classrooms. Lead testing was conducted on 2/27/25 and there were no lead exceedance detected. The children do not drink water from any fountains or sinks at the facility. Water jugs are used and along with disposable cups and the children are free to drink as needed.

The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at the facility: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Menu, and Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610) and Daily Schedule, and Car Seat Law Safety Poster. LPA Garcia observed sign in/out sheets and observed 28 signatures.

LPA Garcia observed Site Designee’s Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification dated 11/18/23. However, no other teacher files or forms are kept at this site and are kept at the administrative office at 825 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, suite 228.

Items discussed during this visit:

1. The following items are prohibited by Licensing: Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility is a violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g) (2), The Presence of an Excluded Individual, Fire Clearance Violations, Accessible Bodies of Water, Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both.

2. Breakfast/Lunch/Snack Menus: Menus are required to be posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days must also be available upon request.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Evelyn Garcia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
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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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: AMANECER/CA CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197416651
VISIT DATE: 11/05/2025
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3. Current Children’s Roster: Each childcare facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request.

4.LIC 311A - Records to be Maintained at the Facility: LPAs advised that forms, regulations and quarterly updates can be accessed on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

5.Pediatric First Aid and CPR: At least one person trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR and EMSA approved must be present.

6.Designated Staff: The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence must be on file.

7.Qualifications: Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present must be available for review

8. Immunization Requirements: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or influenza declination

9.Children’s Records: must be available for review; including but not limited to, the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary.

Criminal Record Clearance - 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Evelyn Garcia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
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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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: AMANECER/CA CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197416651
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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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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.

Staff records will be reviewed on a different day due to the documents being stored at administrative office located at 825 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, Suite 228.

Deficiencies:

1) Type B Violation - (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year.

2) Type B Violation - (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. (1) Storage areas for poisons shall be locked.

Notice of Site Visit - A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Designee, Parisha Zahedi.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Evelyn Garcia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
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