“Based on LPA observations and interviews that were conducted the facility did not comply with the section cited above - At around 9:08am LPA Castellanos entered the Mitchell P1 Classroom and observed 15 children in care with only one staff…”California CCLD inspector, May 4, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
Jul 13, 2026Complaint investigationMinorChild's records incompleteCalifornia: Child's Records · Type BCorrection due Jul 31, 2026
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Based on interviews with relevant parties and record review it was disclosed that the facility denied authorized representative access to copies of C1’s record file, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Facility will ensure that all authorized representatives are provided access to their child’s records upon request, as required by Section 101221(e). Staff have been instructed that no parent or authorized representative may be denied access to review or obtain copies of the child’s file. The Director will ensure that staff are trained on Title 22 requirements, specifically Section 101221(e), which mandates that a child’s records be open to inspection by the authorized representative. The Director will also implement a protocol requiring staff to request and maintain copies of any court orders or legal documents restricting access. Proof of staff training and updated procedures will be submitted to LPA via email by POC due date.
Standard 101221(e) · Child's Records
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 31, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197405895:2026-07-13:101221(e):1
Visit source ID
ca:197405895:2026-07-13:report
May 4, 2026Other visit1 finding
Standard 101216.3(a)
Critical
Based on LPA observations and interviews that were conducted the facility did not comply with the section cited above - At around 9:08am LPA Castellanos entered the Mitchell P1 Classroom and observed 15 children in care with only one staff member - S1 providing care and supervision, which poses/posed 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
The Director, stated that the facility will ensure teacher-child ratios are maintained at all times. Effective immediately, the facility will implement the following corrective measure: The facility will establish and enforce a protocol requiring staff to notify the Director or designee prior to leaving the classroom for any reason, including illness or emergencies. A qualified substitute or floater staff member will be assigned before any staff member exits the classroom. Additionally, All staff will receive refresher training on Title 22 teacher-child ratio requirements.
The Director agrees to submit written verification of completed corrective actions to the Department by POC due date to LPA via email. Loyce Phillips Cristina Castellanos DATE: 05/04/2026 DATE: 05/04/2026 Page: 4 of 4 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 FACILITY NUMBER: 197405895 VISIT DATE: 05/04/2026 Shortly thereafter, at approximately 9:39 a.m., Director Tia Belt-Brown and Staff 9 (S9) arrived at the facility.
Pursuant to Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, one (1) deficiency is cited for violations of Title 22 requirements. The deficiency is documented on the LIC 809-D (Type A).
Upon receipt of this report, the Licensee must post the Notice of Site Visit and any licensing report documenting a Type A deficiency for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain the required posting will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. A copy of this report must be provided to all currently enrolled parents/guardians by the next business day or upon their return. For the next 12 months, a copy must also be provided to parents/guardians of newly enrolled children. The Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) must be placed in each child’s file upon receipt. A copy of the LIC 9224 was provided during today’s visit.
An exit interview was conducted, and the Plan of Correction was reviewed with Director Tia Belt-Brown. A copy of this report and the Appeal Rights were provided to the Director, whose signature acknowledges receipt of these documents.
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Standard 101216.3(a)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 18, 2026
Technical assistance
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Finding source ID
ca:197405895:2026-05-04:101216.3(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:197405895:2026-05-04:other
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