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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750199
Report Date: 11/07/2025
Date Signed: 11/07/2025 03:23:34 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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:LEAPS AND BOUNDS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197750199
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		JESSICA KIEFFERFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:2026 E. AVENUE QTELEPHONE:
(661) 272-4611
CITY:PALMDALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93550
CAPACITY: 95TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 95CENSUS: 29DATE:
11/07/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:37 AM
MET WITH:Alex Sinelnikov and Marine Kazarian, Licensee'sTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:27 PM
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On 11/07/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justeene Tamayo met with Alex Sinelnikov and Marine Kazarian, Licensee's today for the purpose of conducting an unannounced annual inspection. License is listed as 18 Infants ages 6 weeks - 2 yrs. and Preschool ages 2 - entry into first grade. During this inspection, LPA inspected 6 classrooms (Rm #1 designated for Infants, Rm# 2 designated for Toddlers, and Rms 3,4,5,& 6 designated for Preschool children ages 2-6 years of age). This is a single license. Classroom 6 is under remodeling at this time. The hours of operations are Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm. There were a total of zero infants and 29 preschool age children today, along with 4 Lead Teachers and 2 Assistant Teachers, along with licensee's.

Indoor/Children’s Area: Childcare center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Floor of the classroom has a surface that is safe and clean, cleaning compounds inaccessible, poisons locked, furniture/equipment is good condition, free of flies, other insects, rodents; tables/chairs provided to meet children’s needs; all play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate, each child has an individual permanent or portable storage space (cubbies, individually labelled with name) for his/her clothing, and personal belongings.



Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids and water is provided by the parents. All materials and surfaces are toxic free are inaccessible and there is no fireplace. There are working carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector on the premises and a Fire Extinguisher (2A10BC) in each of the classroom.

Restrooms: There is a changing table located inside the classroom for infant's diapering needs. LPA observed the area to be clean and sanitary. LPA observed ample diapers, wipes, and cleaning supplies (located under the sink in the classroom with an operable safety latch). There are 2 separate bathrooms available for preschool age children (boys and girls). The boys bathroom has 4T/ 1U/and 5 sinks; the girls bathroom has 5S/ 5T

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Justeene Tamayo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/07/2025
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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: LEAPS AND BOUNDS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750199
VISIT DATE: 11/07/2025
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Outdoor: Children use an outdoor playground for exercise and free play. There are two separate play ground areas. One playground area is separated and used for the infants and toddlers at alternating times. Waiver in place. Preschool age children use the playground on the right hand side. The play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, debris, No bodies of water were observed. There are areas for shade and rest. Grass and sand were observed under the playground structure and swing to cushion any falls. The play area is fully enclosed with a brick wall on all sides.

Facility Records: Roster, fire/disaster drill log last completed on 10/15/2025 . CPR/First Aid and mandated reporter training were reviewed and maintained current. Lead Teachers First Aid/CPR expires on 10/12/2026. Lead Teacher Mandated Reporter Training expires on 09/10/2026. At this time, a new Director will be starting at the center on 11/10/2025. LPA emailed Directors Packet needed to Licensee Alex for review and approval.

Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB 394L), emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist.

Food Service: The center provides whole milk to infants. Formula and water are brought by parents and properly labeled with each child’s name. The classroom has a sink to wash bottles after each use. The kitchen area is off limits to children in care. Sharp utensils are inaccessible. The refrigerator and freezer is clean and fully stocked. Food served to children are breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Cleaning supplies are kept in underneath the kitchen sink and inaccessible to children in care by a safety latch on the cabinet.

Advisory/Other: First aid supplies (thermometer, bandages, scissors) readily available in each classroom. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times, sign in/out sheets available and completed daily at pick up and drop off. Smoking is prohibited on the premises, and daily inspection for illness is conducted. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Justeene Tamayo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2025
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: LEAPS AND BOUNDS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750199
VISIT DATE: 11/07/2025
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Infant Safe Sleep: LPA observed cribs in the infant room for sleeping. LPA observed the cribs to be free from bumper pads, pillows, toys, blankets, hanging above items. LPA observed the safe sleep chart for individual infants. LPA reminded licensee Safe Sleep charts must be completed for infants aged 0-24 months.

LPA observed cots for the preschool age children to use.

Electrical outlets are inaccessible, recalled and or prohibited toys or play equipment were observed on the premises. There are no window cords accessible to children.

Sign in and out sheets are completed daily at pick up and drop off times. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current. Roster current. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate.

Health Related Services: Licensee is advised all prescription and non-prescription medications must have child’s name and are dated, written consent and instruction from child’s representative, and a plan to document and report to child’s representative when medication is administered to a child; IMS plan was discussed and licensee understands when IMS is necessary.

Children are inspected for illnesses (wellness policy) as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission (licensing medication form- LIC9221 - also used). Per licensee, no children enrolled who require medication. LPA advised the licensee must administer medication, and document the dosage, date and time onto a log. Medication can be brought and taken home by the parent daily. Medication will be properly labeled and stored in its original container. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in the director’s office.

Currently, Incidental Medical Services are not provided to children in care. LPA reviewed equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childquanda.html
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Justeene Tamayo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2025
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: LEAPS AND BOUNDS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750199
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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.

Licensee advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of the day care center. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. An On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.

Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. Director shall permit the Department to inspect the family childcare center, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of child care center or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process

No deficiencies were cited at this time, however two Technical Violations were given. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.



An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was read and provided to the licensee, along with a copy of his appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Justeene Tamayo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2025
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Created By: Justeene Tamayo On 11/07/2025 at 02:35 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: LEAPS AND BOUNDS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750199

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/07/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) 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. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Teacher #3 did not have proof of measles and pertussis, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/14/2025
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Licensee will send proof of measles and pertussis for Teacher #3 no later than 11/14/2025.
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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.
Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Justeene Tamayo
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/07/2025


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