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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364841515
Report Date: 07/09/2026
Date Signed: 07/09/2026 02:32:16 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/09/2026 02:32 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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:EDWARDS FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
364841515
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		EDWARDS, LYDIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(909) 800-4378
CITY:SAN BERNARDINOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92404
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 2DATE:
07/09/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:55 PM
MET WITH:Lydia Edwards; LicenseeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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On July 9, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Cha met with Licensee Lydia Edwards. The purpose of the visit was to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random inspection of the facility. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection to the Licensee and toured the facility. LPA observed two school-age children in care. LPA verified criminal record clearances for all adults in the home. The current days and hours of operation are 7 days/23 hours. LPA informed Licensee that Licensee must stay awake during all hours children are awake.

Physical Plant/Child Care Area: This is one-story home with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, child care room, living room, laundry room, garage, front yard, and backyard with an in-ground pool. Main child care is provided in the kitchen, dining area, child care room, living room, laundry room, bathroom #1 (located adjacent to the kitchen) and backyard. The off-limit areas are all four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and garage. The off-limit areas made inaccessible via key-lock doors. LPA inspected the child care areas for age-appropriate toys/equipment, safety, and good repair. The carbon monoxide alarm tested to be in operable condition. The kitchen was observed for safety, sanitation, and good repair. Licensee provides all meals during operational hours. The child care bathroom observed for safety, sanitation, and good repair. Children provided with soap, towels, and toilet paper. Per Licensee, there is no smoking in the home. Per licensee, no firearms/weapons on premises.

Pool/Spas/Bodies of Water: LPA observed an in-ground swimming pool fully surrounded by iron fencing measuring at 5 feet 5 inches in the back yard. The fence does not obscure the pool from view. The vertical clearance from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure did not exceed two inches. There were no gaps or voids wider than 4 inches. The gate swings away from the pool, self-closes, self-latches, and has a key-lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Hanna Cha
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/09/2026
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: EDWARDS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364841515
VISIT DATE: 07/09/2026
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LPA observed an ASTM International Standard F2208 approved pool alarm installed in the water. LPA tested pool alarm to be in working condition. LPA observed a12-foot rescue pole with a body hook and a life ring approved by the U.S. Coast Guard with a minimum exterior of 17 inches hung on pool fence. LPA reviewed completed daily pool check log. LPA did not observe any climbing aids around the fence that could be used as a handhold or foothold for children to climb.

LPA informed licensee that the pool requirements will remain in place whenever licensed care is provided, and so long as the requirements make the pool inaccessible to children as determined by the licensing department.

File Review: LPA reviewed one child file which included all required documentation. LPA reviewed Licensee’s file and two assistant’s files which included all required documentation. Last disaster drill conducted on 06/2026.

LPA reviewed the overnight care regulations with the licensee, discussed supervision plans, and provided licensee with a copy of Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, Article 6 – Section 102426 (Overnight Care).


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.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.
Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. The Licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family childcare home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family child care laws or regulations. Also, to enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Hanna Cha
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2026
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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: EDWARDS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364841515
VISIT DATE: 07/09/2026
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Licensee advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report (LIC624B) when submitting a report to the department at: [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 following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven (7) days following the occurrence of any events specified above.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 licensee 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.

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/.

Licensee 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.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Lydia Edwards confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed an RSO check on FAS.

During this inspection, no Title 22 deficiencies observed.

A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Lydia Edwards.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Hanna Cha
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2026
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