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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750178
Report Date: 02/10/2026
Date Signed: 02/10/2026 11:55:12 AM

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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:BOUQUET CANYON EARLY LEARNING ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
197750178
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CHERYL CAMERONFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:28110 WELLSTON DRIVETELEPHONE:
(661) 294-5300
CITY:SANTA CLARITASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91350
CAPACITY: 48TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 48CENSUS: 36DATE:
02/10/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:18 AM
MET WITH:Stephanie Fields. PrincipalTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mayra Rivera conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Principal Stephanie Fields who guided LPA Rivera on a tour of the facility.

This is a preschool program half day AM/PM that serves children ages 3 to 4 years. This program operates Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m and Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 12:30 pm-2:30 pm. Sign in and out takes place at the classrooms entrance area. 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 and two staff are trained and have current pediatric first aid/CPR certification. Annual fee is current.

LPA entered classroom 23/24. LPA Rivera did not observe children in the classroom. The children were outside playing. LPA observed 18 children outdoor with staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 providing care and supervision. 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 a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside the sink cabinet with a key lock making it inaccessible for children and open. LPA Rivera observed a trash bin with a lid.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/10/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: BOUQUET CANYON EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750178
VISIT DATE: 02/10/2026
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LPA entered classroom 25. LPA Rivera observed 18 children with staff #5, staff #6, and staff #7 providing care and supervision. 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 a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside the sink cabinet with a key lock making it inaccessible for children to open. LPA Rivera observed a trash bin with a lid.

Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Rivera. LPA observed central AC/heater and vents located on the ceiling. LPA observed the thermostats located in classrooms 23/24 and 25 and temperatures to be 70 degrees. Smoke detectors were not tested during this visit due to the detectors being wired to the emergency pull down fire alarm system. LPA observed carbon monoxide detectors in classroom 23/24 and 25. LPA Rivera tested and heard the sounds, and they are operable. The last emergency drill was conducted on 1/28/26.

LPA did not observe napping equipment because this is a half day program. First aid kits supplies are kept inside the classrooms and nurse office. During this visit, per Principal Ms. Fields, stated currently has children with medication. LPA observed Epi Pen with expiration date 6/30/26, Epi Pen with expiration date 10/2026, Diazepam with expiration date 05/2027, Benadryl with expiration date 02/2027, Zyrtec with expiration date 02/2027, Albuterol with expiration date 12/2026, Auvi-Q 0.15 with expiration date 9/14/26, and Auvi- Q 0.15 with expiration date 10/6/26. The medications are stored in the main office.

LPA Rivera asked Principal Ms. Fields if there were any poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. Principal Ms. Fields stated no firearms, weapons, no poisons nor bodies of water. LPA did not observe firearms or weapons, poisons, nor bodies of water. Ms. Fields stated the ill isolation area takes place in the nurse’s office and utilize the staff restroom.

The restrooms are located next to the playground and both classrooms share restrooms. LPA Rivera observed the restrooms to be in good condition with working toilets, urinals, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. LPA observed a total of 6 toilets, 2 urinals and 4 hand washing sinks.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2026
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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: BOUQUET CANYON EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750178
VISIT DATE: 02/10/2026
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LPA Rivera entered the outdoor play area. LPA Rivera observed the equipment to be in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA Rivera observed play structure equipment to be age appropriate for ages 2-12 years and areas around or under high climbing equipment, are cushioned with granulated rubber mat that may absorb a fall. For adequate shade, LPA Rivera observed a hip roof shade structure. LPA observed the playground yard to be fenced, and the side gates closed and locked with a keypad lock. LPA observed 1 trash bin with tight lid. For outdoor water drinking, children utilize the water fountain.

This program provides snacks. The snacks are provided from an outside vendor Santa Clarita School Cafe. LPA Rivera informed Ms. Fields that any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. For water drinking, LPA Rivera observed children with their water bottles and to refill their water bottle, the outdoor water fountain is utilized. Lead testing was conducted on 3/14/2024 and no lead exceedance.

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 posted on the bulletin board, and Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148). PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, and Daily Schedule. LPA Rivera observed sign in/out sheets and observed 33 signed in signatures.

LPA Rivera reviewed the children’s roster, children’s files, and staff files. Due to staff being hired by Saugus School District, certain forms are located in the district office.

LPA Rivera observed Principal Ms. Fields American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification dated 11/19/25, Child Abuse Mandated Reporting Certificated dated 7/24/25. LPA informed Ms. Fields all staff are required to complete the Child Care Child Abuse Mandated Reporting training that is provided on www.mandatedreporterca.com and renew every two years.


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
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2026
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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: BOUQUET CANYON EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750178
VISIT DATE: 02/10/2026
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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.

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 125 Entrance Checklist provided, and LPA informed 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 at all times.

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.

10. Staff Records: must be available for review; background clearance, LIC 503 Health Screening report, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Staff Qualifications, LIC 9050 Employee Rights, LIC 501 Personnel Record, Child Abuse Certification, MMR, TDAP, TB, influenza, or influenza declination.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2026
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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: BOUQUET CANYON EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750178
VISIT DATE: 02/10/2026
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11. Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing (refer to LIC 624).

Principal Ms. Fields 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.

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.

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/.

Principal Ms. Fields 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2026
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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: BOUQUET CANYON EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750178
VISIT DATE: 02/10/2026
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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.

No deficiencies given during this 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 Principal Stephanie Fields.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2026
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