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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197403511
Report Date: 09/29/2026
Date Signed: 09/29/2026 12:32:49 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:KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197403511
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MELISSA REAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:18525 W. SOLEDADTELEPHONE:
(661) 251-9176
CITY:CANYON COUNTRYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91351
CAPACITY: 80TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 47CENSUS: 30DATE:
09/29/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:09 AM
MET WITH:Cruz DominguezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:40 PM
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On September 29, 2026, at 10:09 AM., an unannounced case management inspection was conducted in response to a self-reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR) submitted to the Palmdale Regional Office on September 24, 2026. The report involved information provided by a parent regarding concerns about interactions between two children enrolled in the preschool program. At 10:12 AM., LPA toured the facility with the representative and observed thirty (30) preschool day care children and three staff in active care. All adults present were confirmed to have Criminal Record Clearance and Child Abuse Central Index Clearance, and were properly associated with the facility.

On September 21, 2026, a parent contacted the facility and reported that their child (C1) disclosed that another child (C2) had engaged in inappropriate physical contact with them while at the child care center. In the reported information, C1 further stated that C2 was engaging in similar behavior toward other children. Staff reported that no incidents were observed or reported to them by children on that date. However, one staff member noted that C2 was observed placing a ball between their legs in a manner indicating self-exploration. The staff immediately redirected the child.

During this inspection, LPA conducted interviews with relevant parties involved and reviewed files. Staff indicated that they were not aware of any inappropriate contact between C1 and C2 and that the children are being monitored through active and visual supervision. C1 and C2 are now placed on opposite sides of the nap room to ensure appropriate boundaries are maintained. Staff are closely supervising all children to ensure bodies are not touched or explored by other children. The facility promptly notified Community Care Licensing (CCL) and Child Protective Services (CPS) upon receiving the parent’s report, in accordance with reporting requirements.
Francisco Pedroza
Kuliema Calloway
DATE: 09/29/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/29/2026
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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197403511
VISIT DATE: 09/29/2026
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Based on interviews and record review, staff responded appropriately to the parent’s report and to the behavior observed on or around September 21, 2026. Staff demonstrated understanding of supervision requirements and implemented measures to prevent recurrence.

There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of the report was read, and this report and a Notice of Site Visit was given to Cruz Dominguez, at the facility. A Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting may result in a civil penalty of $100.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kuliema Calloway
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/29/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/29/2026
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