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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364815206
Report Date: 04/22/2025
Date Signed: 04/22/2025 03:55:57 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:MC DONALD LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
364815206
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		COURTNEY PINKERTONFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1017 HOLDEN AVENUETELEPHONE:
(909) 585-6848
CITY:BIG BEAR CITYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92314
CAPACITY: 60TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 60CENSUS: 19DATE:
04/22/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
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MET WITH:Licensee Lisa Burtner TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:10 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Zirbes and Cha met with Licensee, Lisa Burtner for the purpose of conducting an unannounced required Annual/Random inspection for the preschool component. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. There were 19 preschool age children, three teachers, one aide and the Licensee on the premises when LPA arrived. Based on LPAs observation the facility was meeting the capacity/ratio requirements during this inspection. The preschool program is operated four classrooms. In addition the preschool program has a large classroom near the entrance which is utilized for circle time, napping and dinning activities. The Center has a kitchen, one staff restroom, staff office and additional storage areas that are utilized by all three components, infant component (364815208) and a school age component (364840540). The facility operates Monday through Friday 7:00am -6:00pm. The Center has approved waivers regarding the of the outdoor activity space, usage of bathroom 3 and co-mingling.

Indoor/Children's Area: Child care center was observed to be clean, sanitary, and in good repair; all outdoor and indoor passageways, stair ways, incline, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean. Cleaning compounds were stored in a key locked cabinet in the kitchen. Per facility representative there are zero poisons stored within the preschool. LPA observed the indoor furniture/equipment was in good condition. Classroom was free of flies, other insects and rodents. The classrooms had tables and chairs to meet the children's needs. LPA observed the Center had a variety of art supplies, dramatic play equipment, blocks, and books.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kendal Zirbes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/22/2025
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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: MC DONALD LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 364815206
VISIT DATE: 04/22/2025
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LPAs observed educational posters approximately four feet or higher on the preschool classroom walls. LPA advised the Center to relocated the posters lower on the walls so the children can touch and see the posters easily. Children's belongings are kept in cubbies labeled with the children's names. Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available indoors via pitcher and water cups. All materials and surfaces are toxic free, window screens in good repair and free of debris. There was a working carbon monoxide detector located in the kitchen. The Center has smoke detectors and fire extinguishers located throughout the Center. When LPAs toured the Zebra classroom with the Licensee, LPAs observed the Licensee enter the bathroom and remove a mop and a mop bucket filled with a cleaning solution. At the time staff 1 (S1) was supervising eight preschool age children in the Zebra classroom. LPA observed the children engaging in free play in the zebra classroom therefore the cleaning equipment and cleaning solution was accessible to the children in care. Per Licensee, a staff member brought the supplies into the bathroom in preparation for cleaning. Licensee stated she immediately talked to the staff about always keeping cleaning supplies and cleaning agents inaccessible to the children. A staff training was completed on this date. A type B citation was issued, as the cleaning equipment and solution were accessible and there was a potential risk to the children in care. Refer to LIC 809D. During the walk-through LPAs observed cleaning equipment and supplies were stored in the off inaccessible kitchen area.
Restrooms: The Center has four restrooms designated for the preschool component, 1, 2, 3, 4. A approved waiver is on file, allowing for the school age children to utilize restroom 4. There are a total of four toilets and four hand washing sinks. In addition, the Center has two diaper changing areas located in restroom 3 and restroom 1. Toilets and sinks were functioning properly and are age appropriate at the time of this inspection. Paper towels or air hand dryers and soap were available to the children.
Meals: The Center provides two snacks a day. Families provide their child's lunch. Menus were posted in the front entranceway and in the kitchen.
Napping: Cots and mats are utilized for napping. Two classrooms were utilized for napping during todays inspection. LPA observed one staff member in each of the classrooms providing supervision during this inspection.
Outdoor: LPA inspected the outdoor play space for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. The Center has three outdoor play spaces for the preschool component. One play space is utilized for children ages four and older. The space contained a large climbing structure with five slides and four swings. Report continued on page three
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kendal Zirbes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/22/2025
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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: MC DONALD LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 364815206
VISIT DATE: 04/22/2025
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Outdoor Continued: The climbing structure was placed on sand and was anchored to the ground. Another outdoor activity space was utilized for the three and two year old children. The space has little tikes climbing equipment placed on sand. Another outdoor activity area, was observed with a cement track for bikes, and a cement area for a half court basketball. In addition the area had tiny tikes climbing equipment placed on sand. During the walk through of the outdoor activity space the Licensee shared the Center has a plan to resurface the cement track and replace the weather wooden fence surrounding the outdoor activity space. Each of the outdoor areas were clean and free of hazards at this time. Each of the outdoor play spaces were fully enclosed by either a chain link or wooden fences that were three feet in height. Water is accessible to the children via a pitcher and cups which are brought with the teacher. The Center has an approved waiver on file regarding the outdoor space.

Child/Personnel Records
LPA reviewed five child records, per LPAs review the child files were complete and contained all required information. LPA reviewed five personnel files during this inspection. Per LPA reviewed staff 2 and staff 3 completed the general mandated reporter training however failed to complete the child care specific mandated reporter training. Licensee confirmed the staff members did not complete the mandated reporter training. A technical advisory notice was issued.

Facility Records


LPA and Facility representative reviewed the LIC 311A Records To Be Maintained At The Facility.

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 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21-CCP.

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. Report continued on page four
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kendal Zirbes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/22/2025
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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: MC DONALD LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 364815206
VISIT DATE: 04/22/2025
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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/.

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 s violated.

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.

As a result of this inspection, one type B citation, one technical violation and one technical assistance notice were issued.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Lise Burtner.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kendal Zirbes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/22/2025
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Created By: Kendal Zirbes On 04/22/2025 at 03:13 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: MC DONALD LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 364815206

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/22/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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101238.4(d)
Storage Space
(d) Combustibles, cleaning equipment and cleaning agents shall be stored in an area separate from food supplies in a locked cabinet or in a location inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when the mop and mop bucket with cleaning solution was in the zebra classroom bathroom. Children were engage in free play in the attached classroom, therefore the items were accessible, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/22/2025
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Per Licensee, a staff training was completed today 4/22/25. The staff training reminded staff members that all chemicals are out of reach of the children. A copy of the training was received today.
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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.
Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Kendal Zirbes
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/22/2025


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