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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197418166
Report Date: 07/15/2025
Date Signed: 07/15/2025 04:10:08 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:SANDCASTLES CHILD CARE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197418166
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SANDY DENKOWSKIFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:27303 LUTHER DRIVETELEPHONE:
(661) 251-3182
CITY:SANTA CLARITASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91351
CAPACITY: 44TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 44CENSUS: 23DATE:
07/15/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:05 PM
MET WITH:Anais FematTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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On July 15, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Calloway made an unannounced inspection to the above facility for the purpose of conducting an Annual Random inspection. LPA arrived and met with facility representative who granted access. LPA and representative toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed twenty-three (23) school aged children in active care on the playground ages 5-12 yrs old. and two staff. The facility is open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Monday-Friday. All employees have a Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Child Abuse Index Clearance and are associated with the facility.
Physical Plant: There are two clean and safe classrooms, the telephone service, heating, ventilation, and lighting are adequate. The schedule and activities were posted in the lobby. There are cubbies for children's belongings in each classroom. The furniture, books, equipment, toys, and materials are age appropriate. There is one activity rug inside the room for play observed in good condition. The drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of water pitcher and personal cups. First Aid Kits were observed in each classroom in a red backpack. There is an Emergency Survival Kit kept in the kitchen; sealed. Per representative, the fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors are operable. Trash cans have secure lids. The temperature inside the rooms was comfortable. There is a surveillance camera inside the classroom that is operable.
Bathrooms: There are four toilets with stalls, and four hand washing sinks that function properly and appropriately aged. LPA did not observe any accessible hazards. There was soap, toilet paper, and paper towels readily available. The staff restrooms are in the front lobby outside of the classroom.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Claretta Yates
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2025
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: SANDCASTLES CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418166
VISIT DATE: 07/15/2025
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Kitchen: There is a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, freezer, stove, oven, microwave, and sink. The kitchen was clean and there were no accessible hazards observed. The facility provides snacks only and menu was posted in the lobby and in the classroom. There is a confidential allergy list posted on the refrigerator. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. LPA did not observe milk. Representatives stated that milk is not provided, only snacks are provided.
Outside: Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and is age appropriate. LPA observed a large and small play structure both securely anchored in the ground with a large tree providing shade. There is a swing set, basketball court, and handball court. There was sand as a cushioned surface, artificial turf for active play, and benches/tables for rest. The playground was observed to be free of debris. Drinking water is available in the form of a portable water pitcher and labeled cups. Per representative, there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. The fencing is chain-linked and observed locked and was not secure in one area. LPA observed the fencing behind the school aged classrooms to have an open hole that gave access to the property next door.
Other Review: Children and staff files were reviewed. One staff observed on the playground providing supervision did not have transcripts in their file. The staff did not qualify as an aide or teacher. Representative stated they thought staff’s high school diploma would suffice. Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid (expires 8/2027). Transportation is provided. Disaster Drills: Fire Drill was conducted: 4/14/25. Earthquake drill was conducted: 2/20/25. Lockdown drill was conducted: 1/14/25. The Child/Parent Roster was incomplete and missing the physician names and physician phone numbers. The Staff/Child ratios were observed to be compliant; the sign in/out sheets were digital on an APP. Representative stated children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in the front lobby with the staff until the parent can pick up the child. Representative stated that medication is not provided.
The following was discussed with the representative:
Facility representative was reminded to access the CCLD Licensing website at www.ccld.ca.gov. to obtain information about the most recent regulatory changes and the Quarterly Updates. Facility representative was reminded that it is their responsibility to know the regulations.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Claretta Yates
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/15/2025
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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: SANDCASTLES CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418166
VISIT DATE: 07/15/2025
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 Representative reminded 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.
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/.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care
Centers (CCCs) were 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 childcare 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). Or LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Lead Poisoning: For more information, go to the California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch’s website at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb,or call them at (510) 620-5600.

Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a
consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Claretta Yates
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/15/2025
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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: SANDCASTLES CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418166
VISIT DATE: 07/15/2025
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 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.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities,
providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly
Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.
To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important
Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/
subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Reminder: The CCLD On Duty Worker is available: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, at (661) 202-3318 for questions, information, and Unusual Incident Reporting. Once the incident is reported within twenty-four (24) hours via telephone, follow up with a written report via email to unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov or via fax (661) 202-3810 within seven days.

There are deficiencies cited during this inspection and Technical Violations. See LIC 809D and TV pages attached to this report.

Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was read, a Notice of Site Visit, this report, and Appeal Rights were provided to Anais Femat, Facility Representative. A Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting will result in a $100 civil penalty.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Claretta Yates
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/15/2025
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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: SANDCASTLES CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418166

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/15/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101516.2(2)(c)
101516.2 School-Age Child Care Center Teacher Qualifications and Duties (2) In accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1597.21(f), a teacher may use alternative approved sources of education. (c) Verification of education allowed by Health and Safety Code Section 1597.21 shall be by transcript or certificate (with hours completed shown on the certificate). To verify course or training program approval, a certification on accredited educational institution letterhead that the course or training program has been approved shall accompany the completion certificate. This certification is only necessary for courses or training programs not offered by an accredited educational institution but approved by such an institution.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Staff 2 did not have verfiable transcripts or the qualifying teaching units for teacher or aide in their file during inspection. Per representative, S2 has only a high school diploma and no ECE units which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/15/2025
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I will have the staff enroll in the local community college for ECE classes and I will appy for an execption for that staff member.

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Claretta Yates
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Kuliema Calloway
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/15/2025


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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: SANDCASTLES CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418166

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/15/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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1596.841
§1596.841 Current roster of children provided care in facility required
Each child day care 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.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the child/parent roster is missing the physician names and physician phone numbers which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/29/2025
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I will provide proof of an updated roster by POC date.
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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.
Claretta Yates
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Kuliema Calloway
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/15/2025


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