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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 367750014
Report Date: 02/05/2026
Date Signed: 02/05/2026 02:41:51 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:JUST 4 KIDSFACILITY NUMBER:
367750014
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MORRIS, JENNIFERFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:15420 RANCHERO ROADTELEPHONE:
(760) 244-8280
CITY:HESPERIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92345
CAPACITY: 30TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30CENSUS: 0DATE:
02/05/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Jennie Morris - DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On Thursday February 5, 2026, at 12:30 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giovanni Cristales met with Director Jennie Morris for the purpose of conducting an Annual/Random inspection for the School-Age Program with a capacity of up to 30 children. Upon arrival LPA observed eight classrooms in the childcare area (Octagon Pod). Upon entry to the left (A1, A2, A3, A4), and upon entry to the right (B1, B2, B3, B4). School-age children use 2 classrooms (A3 & A4). Present are 0 school-age children. There were 0 teachers on the premises. The facility is also licensed for pre-school program (367750013). The hours of operation are 6:00am - 6:30 pm Monday - Friday.

Indoor/Children’s Area:
The childcare center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees, and visitors; All outdoor and indoor passageways, open areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate, proper room temperature; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean, (Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children in the kitchen cabinet), furniture/equipment are in 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 storage space (cubby, individually labelled with name) for his/her clothing, personal belongings. Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids, drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors. There is a water fountain located in childcare area (Pod/Octagon). There is working telephone service on the premises. There is an isolation area for children who become ill while in care located in the office room.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Giovanni Cristales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/05/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/05/2026
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: JUST 4 KIDS
FACILITY NUMBER: 367750014
VISIT DATE: 02/05/2026
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Bathroom: LPA inspected and observed 2 clean bathrooms. Toilets (2) and sinks (2) are functioning properly and are age appropriate. LPA observed the bathrooms to be clean and sanitary with soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. The staff restroom is in front upon entry to the right.

Food Service: Food preparation area/Kitchen was inspected for safety, cleanliness, proper equipment & protection against contamination and storage. The facility has a clean refrigerator/freezer, microwave oven, stove, washer, dryer and storage of food labelled, and all item’s expiration dates are current. Center serves breakfast, am snack, lunch, pm and evening snacks. Menus observed and posted. Menu items are posted in the kitchen area, and on each classroom parent board, and Bright Wheel App. Allergy list is posted in the kitchen and each classroom with the child’s name and picture.

Outdoor play: The facility has 2 playground areas. The entire playground is enclosed (chain link fence) to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. School Aged play area (Left side) sand and concrete surfaces for proper playing. Also equipped with Basketball court, slide set, octagon apparatus, canopy structure above the slide set for shade and rest and is completely fenced. There is a storage shed (gated, locked) off limits. The preschool play area is to the right of building, separated from the older children with grass, sand, and concrete surfaces for active play. Play equipment slide set, octagon apparatus, tricycles, in good repair and age appropriate. There is a canopy structure above the slide set for shade and rest. There is a shed (gated and locked-off limits). The area was observed to be free of debris. Drinking water is available in the form of a water fountain. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on either play area.

Other: Fire/earthquake drills are current (12/23/2025). There is a fire extinguisher (2A10BC) located in the childcare pod/octagon (last served 8/12/2025) and within the classrooms, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom are operable. First Aid Kit (located in each classroom and office) full and accessible (thermometer, bandages, scissors). LPA observed sign in and out sheets to be current - Center uses an App (Bright wheel) which allows parents to sign in and out electronically. Per director, transportation is provided.



Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. The following were observed posted as required: Facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB 393L), menus, car seat law (PUB 269), emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Giovanni Cristales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2026
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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: JUST 4 KIDS
FACILITY NUMBER: 367750014
VISIT DATE: 02/05/2026
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Staff/Personnel Records: Staff file review reveals staff are qualified for their perspective positions. LPA reviewed three (3) staff files, and three (3) children files. Immunization's, CPR/First Aid, TB clearance, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging suspected child abuse, mandated reporter, and employee rights were observed in each staff’s file. CPR/First Aid, Staff #2 Expires: 2/24/2026, and Mandated Reporter Expires: 11/01/2026. For additional staff, see LIC 859. Children's files contained required forms and documents, see LIC 857.

Health Related Services: This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS at the time. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission and or doctor prescription; a plan to document and report to child’s representative when medication is administered to a child; IMS plan on file (if applicable).

The following general information was discussed during this inspection:

The director was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. The licensee was 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 daycare center. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above.

All staff are required to take 3-hour Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter training (AB1207) every 2 years. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors, and employees to complete training as specified in their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition of licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from the date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com. The director is aware self, and all staff are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 540-4000.

For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Giovanni Cristales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2026
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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: JUST 4 KIDS
FACILITY NUMBER: 367750014
VISIT DATE: 02/05/2026
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Criminal Record Clearance- CCC 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 is violated.

Lead Testing- CCC 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16.

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.).

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information).

• CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES. LPA observed Water Lead Testing summary results report (Enthalpy Analytical, Report Date: 11/02/22, RL= 1.0).

Incidental Medical Services (IMS)- CCC - Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22- 02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

MyChildCarePlan.org – CCC 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Giovanni Cristales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2026
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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: JUST 4 KIDS
FACILITY NUMBER: 367750014
VISIT DATE: 02/05/2026
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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 during today's visit.



The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

Exit interview conducted and appeal rights were given and explained with director Jennie Morris.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Giovanni Cristales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2026
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