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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750228
Report Date: 02/11/2026
Date Signed: 02/13/2026 11:47:07 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:TINY THINKERS PRESCHOOL- SANTA CLARITAFACILITY NUMBER:
197750228
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BRANDY BLACK-PEREAFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:27757 BOUQUET CANYON RD.TELEPHONE:
(661) 296-0175
CITY:SANTA CLARITASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91350
CAPACITY: 173TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 173CENSUS: 74DATE:
02/11/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:15 AM
MET WITH:Kamani Goonewardena -Applicant and Brandy Black-Perea, Director TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:48 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPA’s) Maddox met with Kamani Goonewardena -Applicant and Brandy Black-Perea, Director for the purpose of conducting an announced change of ownership pre-licensing inspection. During this inspection, LPA measured 8 classrooms. The days and hours of operation will be: Mon through Friday from 6:30 am – 6:00 pm.

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:

· The child care center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors


· Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean (carpet and tile flooring)
· A comfortable temperature for children shall always be maintained.
· Furniture and equipment are maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. There are a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys, and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities.
· Tables and chairs were present to meet the needs of the children.
· Drinking water: Children will bring water bottles, the center provides filtered water.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Donna Maddox
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/11/2026
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: TINY THINKERS PRESCHOOL- SANTA CLARITA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750228
VISIT DATE: 02/11/2026
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 Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children (Locked cabinet)
· There are fully stocked first-aid kit(s) in locations accessible to staff but inaccessible to children that include thermometers.
· The isolation area is in the office for any child who becomes ill during the day.
· LPA observed operable carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors (hard wired), and fire extinguishers are located throughout the facility and fully charged. · The center has a working telephone
· Sign-in and out procedure --Manual
· Staff shall conduct a wellness check to ensure that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted.
OUTDOOR

LPA observed shaded rest areas on each play yard (there are separate play yards for Preschool/School-age and Infant/Toddlers). Children have safe access to the play yard which is enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. LPA’s did not observe any bodies of water present. The play yard was free of hazards including, but not limited to broken glass, other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. LPA’s observed sand under climbing equipment The playgrounds are enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area, fencing was at least four feet high.

Outside Drinking Water: Staff will bring out water pitchers (filtered water) and cups labeled with children’s names and their own personal water bottles

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Donna Maddox
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2026
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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: TINY THINKERS PRESCHOOL- SANTA CLARITA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750228
VISIT DATE: 02/11/2026
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NAPPING

· Mats used for napping were maintained in a safe condition.


· Each mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child.
· LPA informed Applicant mats should be wiped with a detergent/disinfectant weekly or when soiled or wet.
· Bedding shall be individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable, and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding.
· Napping equipment shall be arranged so that each child has access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the cots or mats of other children
RESTROOMS

There are a total of 7 toilets and 7 sinks. LPA’s also observed changing tables next to hand washing sinks in the Infant and Toddler classrooms and 4 toilets, 1 urinal, and 4 sinks for School-age children. All toilets and hand washing facilities were maintained. safe, and sanitary operating condition.

Staff bathroom- located in the main lobby and also will be the isolation bathroom

SUPERVISION:

Applicants shall ensure no child is left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, Supervision shall include visual observation.

TRANSPORTATION:

Center will not provide transportation at this time.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Donna Maddox
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2026
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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: TINY THINKERS PRESCHOOL- SANTA CLARITA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750228
VISIT DATE: 02/11/2026
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Measurements taken were as follows:

Room #100 Infant Room: 700/35 = 20
Room #104 Toddlers: 527/35 = 15
Room #106 Preschool 2 yr olds: 928/35 = 27
Room # 107 Preschool 3 yr olds: 1046/35 = 30
Modular #3 & 4 Preschool 4 yr old: 685/35 = 20 in each
Modular #1 & 2 School-age: 685/35 = 20 in each
TOTAL INDOOR SPACE FOR INFANTS: 700/35 = 20
TOTAL INDOOR SPACE FOR TODDLERS: 527/35 = 15
TOTAL INDOOR SPACE FOR PRESCHOOL: 3354/35 = 97
TOTAL INDOOR SPACE FOR SCHOOL-AGE: 1370/35 = 40
Bathroom:
There are a total of 7 Toilets and 7 sinks for Preschool = 105
There are 2 separate bathrooms for school-age children (Boys bathroom has 2 toilets, 1 urinal, and 2 sinks and the Girls bathroom has 2 toilets and 2 sinks for a total of 60. Potty chairs are available for Toddlers who are potty training
Outside play space:
PS/SA: 6621/75: 88

Inf/Todd: 1094/75 = 15

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Donna Maddox
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2026
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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: TINY THINKERS PRESCHOOL- SANTA CLARITA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750228
VISIT DATE: 02/11/2026
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INFANT NAPPING

Safe Sleep - CCC and FCCH LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource.

· Sleeping infant(s) shall be directly observed by sight and sound at all times.


· Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 (must document)
· If the infant’s Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] does not have Section C completed, staff shall return the infant to their back for sleeping.
· Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows.
· Pacifiers shall be allowed in the crib if the following provisions are in place: There shall not be anything attached to the pacifier.
· Bumper pads shall not be used.
· LPA observed Cribs and cots arranged to provide a walkway and permit staff to reach each infant without having to step over or reach over any other infant.
· Mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size, fits tightly on the mattress, and overlaps the underside of the mattress so it cannot be dislodged.
· Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant. Provided during inspection.
· Each crib, mat or cot shall be occupied by only one infant at a time.
· Bedding shall be changed daily and as needed
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Donna Maddox
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2026
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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: TINY THINKERS PRESCHOOL- SANTA CLARITA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750228
VISIT DATE: 02/11/2026
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POSTINGS:

LPA’s observed a Parent Board in the hallway the required forms that shall be posted after licensure including the telephone number of the local health department and information on child passenger restraint systems pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.95(g) and Vehicle Code sections 27360 and 27360.5

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

Applicant is aware and reminded of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC 624B.



Each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available.

Fire Clearance has been received for the requested capacity of 173 children, however with LPA’s measurements center can accommodate 172.


NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Donna Maddox
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2026
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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: TINY THINKERS PRESCHOOL- SANTA CLARITA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750228
VISIT DATE: 02/11/2026
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Needed Prior to Licensure:

Applicant will need a waiver to allow Infants and Toddlers to share the play yard and for Preschool and School-age to share the play yard with alternating schedules. LPA will review corrections submitted as a result of the file rview.

An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed and a copy of this report was read and provided to the Applicant, during this inspection. Final license determination will be made upon review of the Licensing Program Manager (LPM).

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Donna Maddox
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2026
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