“Staf #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 disclosed that construction has been ongoing for 2 months and LPA during the tour of the facilit observed contruction activity near the facility classrooms.”California CCLD inspector, Nov 21, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.
Oct 9, 2024Complaint investigationCriticalBuildings and GroundsCalifornia: Type ACorrection due Oct 9, 2024
Mar 13, 2026InspectionMinorLicensure RequirementsCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Mar 27, 2026
5findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit5with a plan or deadline only
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Lina Esoh
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St. Ephraim Syrian Orthodox Church
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Visits in the past 12 months
4 visits
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20263 visits · 1 recorded finding
Apr 10, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Mar 13, 2026Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
No findings recorded
Mar 13, 2026Inspection1 finding
Licensure Requirements
Minor
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having Carbon Monoxide Detectors in the facility, which poses a potential 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
As a plan of correction the directos plans to instal Carbon Monoxide Detectors in each classroom. Per director, they will send proof to LPA of installed Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
Standard 1596.954 · Licensure Requirements
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 27, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197402469:2026-03-13:1596.954:1
Visit source ID
ca:197402469:2026-03-13:inspection
20251 visit · 2 recorded findings
Nov 21, 2025Complaint investigation · substantiated2 findings
Building and Grounds
Critical
Staf #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 disclosed that construction has been ongoing for 2 months and LPA during the tour of the facilit observed contruction activity near the facility classrooms. Which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director stated that they will email LPA a documtne outline the safety plan to keep the children away from the hazardous materials of the construction site by the plan of correction date 11/24/2025.
Standard 101238(c) · Building and Grounds
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Nov 24, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197402469:2025-11-21:101238(c):1
Visit source ID
ca:197402469:2025-11-21:other
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Criminal Record Clearance
Critical
The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Tiffany Chapon has been employed since 02/10/25 without a criminal record clearance or exemption which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee stated that a Criminal Record Clearance will be complete by the Plan of Correction date 11/24/2025. Rita Ramos Elicia Calvillo DATE: 11/21/2025 DATE: 11/21/2025 Page: 4 of 4 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 FACILITY NUMBER: 197402469 VISIT DATE: 11/21/2025 The Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.
Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Tiffany Chapon, Director.
Page 2 of 2 DATE: 11/21/2025 DATE: 11/21/2025 Page: 3 of 4
Standard 101170(e)(1) · Criminal Record Clearance
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Nov 24, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197402469:2025-11-21:101170(e)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:197402469:2025-11-21:other
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director was not able to provide a EMSA approved pediatric CPR/1st aid certificare for a staff member in the Preschool program, which poses/posed a potential 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
Per Director will provide current certificates and email LPA proof by 11/13/23
Standard 101216(f) · Personnel Requirements
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Nov 13, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197402469:2023-10-12:101216(f):1
Visit source ID
ca:197402469:2023-10-12:inspection
Lead Testing
Minor
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Founder stated they completed the required lead testing but cannot find her documents. This poses/posed a potential 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
Per Babayan, facility will review PIN 21-21 and start the process of being fingerprinted.
Standard 1597.16(a)(1) · Lead Testing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Nov 13, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197402469:2023-10-12:1597.16(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:197402469:2023-10-12:inspection
Criminal Record Clearance
Minor
Based on observation, interview, record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed staff Taguhi Harutyunyan and Anastaiya Kimachenko who was fingerprint cleared but not associated with the facility. This poses/posed a potential 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
Assistant Director submitted transfer forms during inspection.
Standard 101170(e) · Criminal Record Clearance
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Nov 13, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197402469:2023-10-12:101170(e):1
Visit source ID
ca:197402469:2023-10-12:inspection
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