“Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”California CCLD inspector, Sep 18, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.
Aug 24, 2026InspectionSeriousOutdoor Activity SpaceCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Aug 31, 2026
2findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit2with a plan or deadline only
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Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
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20261 visit · 1 recorded finding
Aug 24, 2026Inspection1 finding
Outdoor Activity Space
Serious
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA Garcia observed a push gate that was not able to close or lock and was slightly open upon inspection. LPA attempted to close the gate, but it would not close or lock, staying slightly ajar and making the gate accessible for children to exit the play yard and enter the head start play yard.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
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Facility Director will ensure that the gate is inaccessible to the children and a teacher will stand in a position to supervise the area and prevent children from leaving the playard. LPA Garcia will be notified when the gate is in operable condition.
Standard 101238.2(g) · Outdoor Activity Space
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 31, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197410588:2026-08-24:101238.2(g):1
Visit source ID
ca:197410588:2026-08-24:inspection
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed adult #1 assiting with preschool children without a fingerprint clearance, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director shall ensure adult #1 is fingerprint cleared and associated to license before adult #1 assists with day care children.
Standard 101170(e) · Criminal Record Clearance
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 10, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197410588:2023-08-10:101170(e):1
Visit source ID
ca:197410588:2023-08-10:inspection
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Apr 28, 2023Other visit
1 finding
Standard 101700.3
Minor
base on interview and record review ALE results containing lead in drinking water fountain F, I, and K which is out of compliance with the allowable ALE of 5.5 ppb. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Facility will remove water fountains and sumbit a picture by email to Palmdale regional Office by due date.
Standard 101700.3
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 12, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197410588:2023-04-28:101700.3:1
Visit source ID
ca:197410588:2023-04-28:other
Aug 23, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded
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