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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197411844
Report Date: 10/28/2026
Date Signed: 10/28/2026 01:15:31 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:NEWHALL DISTRICT STATE PRESCHOOL-MCGRATH SITEFACILITY NUMBER:
197411844
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FERKO, KELLYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:21501 DEPUTY JAKE DRTELEPHONE:
(661) 291-4090
CITY:NEWHALLSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91321
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20CENSUS: 17DATE:
10/28/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Kellky Ferko, Director and Ruby Whitefield, Site SupervisorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:35 PM
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On 10/28/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Isabel Ortega met with facility Site Supervisor Ruby Whitefield and Kelly Ferko, Director. LPA conducted an Annual Random inspection. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During inspection LPA observed 17 children in the morning session and seven children in the afternoon session in care and three staff providing care and supervision.

Facility operates in one classroom with a morning and afternoon session referred to as the Preschool Center. Facility is located on Newhall District State Preschool- McGrath Elementary School premises. Facility operates two sessions Monday through Friday: a.m. session is from 7:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and p.m. session from 11:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Children have the option for rest time and quiet time if needed. Children are provided with cots for rest time. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flush properly; Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked of toiletries, disinfected, and sanitized by facility’s on-site custodian. An isolation area was inspected, which takes place in three identified locations: Main office nurse room, the classroom- designated area or the main school lobby.
Lady King
Isabel Ortega
DATE: 10/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/28/2026
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: NEWHALL DISTRICT STATE PRESCHOOL-MCGRATH SITE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197411844
VISIT DATE: 10/28/2026
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 Facility staff have the Pediatric First Aid and CPR training certificate date 8/14/2025. Pediatric First Aid and CPR does not expire until August 2027. Emergency Drills are conducted every month last drill was conducted and documented on 10/15/2026 at 10:10 a.m.
Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage with children’s name labeled for children's belongings. Children are provided with purchased individual water bottles for indoor and outdoor play.

First Aid supplies, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide and fire extinguishers(serviced on 6/27/2026, LPA observed a blue tag in the Fire Extinguisher(2A10BC) were observed and in operable condition. Trash cans with tight lids were observed. The center participates in a Food Nutrition Program and provides breakfast for the A.M. session and lunch for the P.M. session. Food is brought from the main cafeteria on school site and it was properly labeled, stored, and within expiration date. Refrigerator is clean and operating at the proper temperature. There is hot running water in the food preparation area, it is adequately equipped, clean, and free from hazards. Cleaning supplies are out of reach of children.

Food allergies are noted if any and are posted in the food preparation area and in the classroom. Menu is posted in the classroom visible for parents on the parent broad and posted on the Parent Square app a copy of the menu is available upon parent request.

The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/28/2026
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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: NEWHALL DISTRICT STATE PRESCHOOL-MCGRATH SITE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197411844
VISIT DATE: 10/28/2026
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Climbing structures play equipment were found to be securely anchored with adequate resilient cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter. Children are provided with purchased individual water bottles for outdoor play.
Facility sampled/tested the water for lead on 11/09/2022 and results were provided to facility. Lead results are under the 5.5 ppb which is the allowable, therefore facility is in compliance according to regulations on PIN21-21.
There is adequate shade area for rest. The playground is well fenced all around and no bodies of water observed in the outdoor play area. There is two sheds on the play area utilized for equipment and storage (maintained locked).
Facility maintains adequate teacher child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determine basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met. A review of the sign in/out sheet was conducted to verify the current census of children. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted visible to parents. Children's records were reviewed for completeness. Health History, Emergency contact and Medical Exams; Immunization Records are all in the children's file. The facility roster was up to date and all staff have been fingerprinted and association to the designated license number.
The following Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed.
currently this facility does not provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and 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.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/28/2026
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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: NEWHALL DISTRICT STATE PRESCHOOL-MCGRATH SITE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197411844
VISIT DATE: 10/28/2026
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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/childqanda.htm

All staff are required to the Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter training every two years. www.mandatedreporterca.com. Facility's Mandated Reporter training is current.

Upon hired date all staff are required to be immunized and show proof of immunization records according to Title 22 regulations. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com. 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 Hot-line at (800) 540-4000. For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov For updates on Community Care Licensing please visit the following website at: [email protected]https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/

Per Title 22 Regulations facility is in compliance, no deficiency will be issued today.

An exit Interview was conducted, a copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided to facility on this day. A copy of this report must be made available to the public for three years.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/28/2026
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