“This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA Wheatley observed three children napping without supervsion inside of an enclosed classroom.”California CCLD inspector, Apr 24, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
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Light of Knowledge Child Care Center Inc.
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6Critical findings
0Serious findings
7Minor findings
0Severity N/A
Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
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20266 visits · 3 recorded findings
Sep 24, 2026Other visit
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Sep 16, 2026Other visit
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Sep 9, 2026Other visit
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Jul 30, 2026Other visit
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May 1, 2026Other visit1 finding
Standard 101212(d)(1)(B)
Minor
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA Wheatley was informed by the director and other witness that Child #1 was injured with scissors while at the day care. The child was taken to the doctor. The injury was not reported to Licensing. This poses a potential risk to the immediate Health and Safety risk to the health and safety child in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The director will submit a LIC 624 Unusual Incident/Injury report to the Department by 5/4/26 via email to ESROINCIDENTREPORTS@DSS.CA.GOV Maureen Neal Veronica Wheatley DATE: 05/01/2026 DATE: 05/01/2026 Page: 3 of 3
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA Wheatley observed three children napping without supervsion inside of an enclosed classroom. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to the health and safety child in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The director will submit a plan of correction by 4/27/26. Director will ensure children are supervised at all times. Director will ensure that there are enough staff to supervise children at all times. Maureen Neal Veronica Wheatley DATE: 04/24/2026 DATE: 04/24/2026 Page: 3 of 4 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 FACILITY NUMBER: 197495423 VISIT DATE: 04/24/2026 DEFICIENCIES
Standard 101229
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 27, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495423:2026-04-24:101229:1
Visit source ID
ca:197495423:2026-04-24:other
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Standard 1596.808
Minor
LPA Wheatley inspected the refrigerator and observed 2% milk inside of the refrigerator.
This is a Type B violation. The milk required is 1%. This poses a potential risk to the Health and Safety of child in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The director will submit a plan of correction by 4/27/26. Director will purchase 1% milk and submit proof to the Department. Maureen Neal Veronica Wheatley DATE: 04/24/2026 DATE: 04/24/2026 Page: 4 of 4
Standard 1596.808
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 27, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495423:2026-04-24:1596.808:1
Visit source ID
ca:197495423:2026-04-24:other
20253 visits · 10 recorded findings
Dec 12, 2025Complaint investigation · substantiated6 findings
Standard 101223(a)(1)(3)
Critical
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The child in care suffered a dislocated elbow in care, and LPA Clayton's observation of teacher S1 pulling children by the wrist, and arm, which poses and immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director and staff will ensure that all children in care are accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff, and are free from corporal punishment, infliction of pain or other actions of a punitive nature.
Standard 101223(a)(1)(3)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Dec 12, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495423:2025-12-12:101223(a)(1)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495423:2025-12-12:report
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Standard 101227(7)(B)
Critical
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Director's acknowledgement that on at least one occsasion, the child in care was served food indicated in her file as an allergen, which posed an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director and staff are to ensure that no child is served any food to which the child's records indicate he or she has an allergy. Director is to update and post the allergy list in the kitchen as necessary.
Standard 101227(7)(B)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Dec 12, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495423:2025-12-12:101227(7)(B):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495423:2025-12-12:report
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Standard 101223(a)(3)
Minor
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA Clayton's observation of the staff forcing the children to sleep and forcing the children to wake up from their nap which poses a Health and Safety Risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
101223 (a) (1) (3) Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, …….or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting…….
Standard 101223(a)(3)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Dec 12, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495423:2025-12-12:101223(a)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495423:2025-12-12:report
Standard 101230(a)(4)
Minor
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA Clayton's observation that the children in the Dolphin class are not having their toileting/diapering needs addressed until a another teacher arrives at 10am, which posed a Health and Safety risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
101230 Activities (a) Each center shall provide a variety of daily activities designed to meet the needs of children in care, including but not limited to: (4) Toileting.
Standard 101230(a)(4)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Dec 12, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495423:2025-12-12:101230(a)(4):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495423:2025-12-12:report
Standard 101227(7)(B)
Critical
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Director's acknowledgement that on at least one occsasion, the child in care was served food indicated in her file as an allergen, which posed an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director and staff are to ensure that no child is served any food to which the child's records indicate he or she has an allergy. Director is to update and post the allergy list in the kitchen as necessary.
Standard 101227(7)(B)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Dec 12, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495423:2025-12-12:101227(7)(B):2
Visit source ID
ca:197495423:2025-12-12:report
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Standard 101223(a)(1)(3)
Critical
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The child in care suffered a dislocated elbow in care, and LPA Clayton's observation of teacher S1 pulling children by the wrist, and arm, which poses and immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director and staff will ensure that all children in care are accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff, and are free from corporal punishment, infliction of pain or other actions of a punitive nature.
Standard 101223(a)(1)(3)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Dec 12, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495423:2025-12-12:101223(a)(1)(3):2
Visit source ID
ca:197495423:2025-12-12:report
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The visit outcome or reported count conflicts with the available finding details. The findings remain visible.
Dec 4, 2025Other visit1 finding
Standard 101212(d)(1)(C)
Minor
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA Clayton interviews revealed that the student bit a teacher, which required medical attention and the incident was not reported to the parent or the department in the time frame outlined in the above mentioned regulation, which posed an immediate Health and Safety risk to the child in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director and all staff will ensure that all Unusual Incidents are reported to the child's authorized representative and the Department as indicated in the Title 22 Regulation. Director and staff are to watch the Child Care Reporting Requirements video on the Licensing Website and to provide a written Declaration of Understanding of the requirements on the provided Declaration form (LIC 855) to the Department via USPS no later than December 14, 2025. Karren Starks Lisa Clayton DATE: 12/04/2025 DATE: 12/04/2025 Page: 3 of 4 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 FACILITY NUMBER: 197495423 VISIT DATE: 12/04/2025 Based on LPA Clayton's record review and interviews with parent and staff, a Type B Deficiency is cited in accordance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations (see LIC 9099D).
An exit interview was conducted, the report and Appeal Rights were reviewed and provided to Director Rafeda Shamsa. DATE: 12/04/2025 DATE: 12/04/2025 Page: 4 of 4
Standard 101212(d)(1)(C)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Dec 4, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495423:2025-12-04:101212(d)(1)(C):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495423:2025-12-04:other
Nov 6, 2025Complaint investigation · substantiated3 findings
Standard 101216.2(d)(1)(2)(3)
Minor
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA Clayton record review of the staff file and the inability to veriry the education requirement was met, and LPA Clayton observed the staff supervising children in the absence of a fully qualified teacher.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director will ensure that staff provide proof of education requirements prior to working with the children and to ensure that the staff are working within Title 22 regulations based on verified education and experience as necessary.
Standard 101216.2(d)(1)(2)(3)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Nov 6, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495423:2025-11-06:101216.2(d)(1)(2)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495423:2025-11-06:other
Standard 101223(a)(2)(3)
Minor
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA Clayton's observation of staff repeatedly send a child outside without assessing the child’s needs, (eating, toileting, etc.) which is a violation of the child’s personal rights.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director Rafeda and staff are to watch the Children's Personal Rights in Child Care video on the Licensing Website and to provide a written Declaration of Understanding of the requirements on the provided Declaration form (LIC 855) to the Department via USPS no later than November 17, 2025
Standard 101223(a)(2)(3)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Nov 17, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495423:2025-11-06:101223(a)(2)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495423:2025-11-06:other
Criminal Record Clearance
Critical
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
LPA Clayton observed teacher S1 working at the CCC, and LPA records review, staff S1 begin work at the facility on September 2, 2025. Fingerprints were submitted on 09/09/2025.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director/ Administrators will ensure all individuals subject to criminal records review will have criminal records clearance, transfer clearance, or criminal records exemption prior to working or volunteering in the facility. Karren Starks Lisa Clayton DATE: 11/06/2025 DATE: 11/06/2025 Page: 3 of 4 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 FACILITY NUMBER: 197495423 VISIT DATE: 11/06/2025 Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, a Type A deficiency was cited and Civil Penalties assessed (see LIC 809D).
Director is to provide parents of currently enrolled children and parents of children enrolled over the next 12 months copies of the Licensing Report containing the Type A violation and maintain a signed copy of the LIC 9224 in the children’s files.
An exit interview was conducted, and this report and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided to Director Rafeda.
LPA Clayton posted a notice of site visit which must remain posted for 30 days. DATE: 11/06/2025 DATE: 11/06/2025 Page: 4 of 4
Standard 101170(e)(1) · Criminal Record Clearance
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Nov 6, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495423:2025-11-06:101170(e)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495423:2025-11-06:other
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The visit outcome or reported count conflicts with the available finding details. The findings remain visible.
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