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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 267750003
Report Date: 08/12/2026
Date Signed: 08/12/2026 05:19:12 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/12/2026 05:19 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:CURIOUS CUBS LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
267750003
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		COURTNEY WALSHFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:1669 TAVERN; 62 INYO STREETTELEPHONE:
(760) 934-0031
CITY:MAMMOTH LAKESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93546
CAPACITY: 36TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 26CENSUS: 23DATE:
08/12/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Julie Winslow, Site Supervisor, TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:50 PM
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On August 12, 2026, at 12:35 p.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo met with the Site Supervisor Julie Winslow, to conduct an unannounced annual inspection for the Center license in accordance with the facility sketch. At 1:40 P.M., Lyle Tavernier arrived at the facility. At 1:48 P.M, Kaysie Williams, the director arrived at the facility.
A tour of the facility was conducted. The facility uses three classrooms. LPA observed a total of twenty-three children (4 infants, 6 toddlers, and 13 preschoolers) with eight staff providing care and supervision. The hours of operation are Monday to Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) was discussed. Licensing fees amounting to $484.00 are due on August 1, /2026.
Indoor/Children’s Area:
Child care center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean, cleaning compounds are inaccessible, poisons are locked, furniture/equipment is in good condition. The area is equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment including tables, chairs, and cubbies to meet children’s needs; tables, chairs, and toys are sanitized every day. Per Director Williams, the toddlers and preschool bring their own blankets and the blankets were taken back home during Fridays. The parents were reminded via Brightwheel to bring the blankets on Monday. Per Director, they also have spare blankets. All play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate, each child has an individual or portable storage space (cubby, individually labelled with name) for his/her clothing and personal belongings. A comfortable temperature for children is maintained. The facility has a working telephone.
Trash bins have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available, water bottle filling stations in the Toddler and PS classrooms, Infants have filtered water available. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children (Stored in the Staff bathroom in a locked cabinet). All materials and surfaces are toxic free and are
Lady King
Joselito DelMundo
DATE: 08/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/12/2026
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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: CURIOUS CUBS LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 267750003
VISIT DATE: 08/12/2026
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inaccessible. There is no fireplace in the facility. The center has a 2-A:10-B:C type of fire extinguisher. LPA was not able to test the Carbon monoxide devices. However, the Site Superintendent, Lyle Tavernier showed a photo of the fire panel showing that all the systems are functioning.

Restrooms: There are 2 separate children's bathrooms, each bathroom has 2 toilets and a Sanifount wash fountain (each has 2 spouts) that does not deliver hot water. All toilets and hand-washing facilities were maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. LPA observed soap, paper towels, and toilet paper available. Staff members have a separate restroom to use.

The isolation area for children with symptoms of illness will be the front office. Parents are immediately called to pick up their children. First aid supplies, electronic sign in/out sheets are available and completed daily using the Bright wheel application. Smoking is prohibited on the premises, daily inspection for illness, no prohibited child care items observed. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. There is no body of water on the premises.


Napping: LPA observed sufficient sleeping cots for the preschoolers and toddlers. LPA also observed 4 cribs in the infant classroom. Per Director children bring their own sheets and blankets.
Outdoor: 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. Outside Drinking Water - LPA observed water fountains on the play yard. The facility has a playground area for preschoolers and toddlers. The center has a waiver for shared play yard for toddlers and preschool. The infant also uses the outdoor play yard and a child safety baby gate will be installed when infants play in the play yard.Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair, and age appropriateness. LPA observed a slide, tricycles, sand box, and other play equipment. The play area has rubber cushion to absorb a fall. No bodies of water were observed. Teacher child ratios were observed, and staff name recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate.

Health Related Services: According to Site Supervisor, they were providing medication to one child in the toddler class. Children are inspected for illnesses (wellness policy) as they arrive. Per Site Supervisor, children were physically observed when they arrived at the center.


Food Service: There is a clean microwave, refrigerators, and freezers available in the facility. Per Site Supervisor, the facility provides two snacks. Children bring their own lunch.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joselito DelMundo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/12/2026
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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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: CURIOUS CUBS LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 267750003
VISIT DATE: 08/12/2026
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Staff/Personnel Records: Director (qualified) qualifications were verified, Designation of Responsibility observed, immunization's, TB clearance for staff, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging suspected child abuse and mandated reporter were observed in file. Three of the four staff have current pediatric CPR/First Aid training.

Facility Records: Roster, fire/disaster drills log was last completed on 07/28 and 07/30/2026, at around 9:30 A.M. Per children’s records review, children’s files are complete. LPA reviewed the Guardian and based on records review, there were five staff that were not associated to the facility. Per Director Williams, prior to the staff from getting hired, the staff need to be fingerprint by the Mono County of Education. LPA advised the director to have the staff associated to the center.

Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB 393), PUB 269 Child Passenger Restraint System Poster, emergency disaster plan, and earthquake preparedness checklist.


Documents Provided and or Discussed: Forms and records to keep at the facility and IMS.
Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies readily available. The thermometer is kept separately from the first aid kit.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. The facility used electronic sign in and out sheet and were recorded daily. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current.

This facility 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.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.htmThe Director was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: [email protected]). 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

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joselito DelMundo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/12/2026
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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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: CURIOUS CUBS LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 267750003
VISIT DATE: 08/12/2026
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following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above.

The Director 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.

Per Site Superintendent Lyle Tavernier, the facility was built in the year 2024.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the director 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. LPA also informed the Director of the importance of checking for and removing any recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Director 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.

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 [email protected]. 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.

The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.


No deficiency was cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Julie Winslow.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joselito DelMundo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/12/2026
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