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12 critical and 1 serious and 8 minor findings across 12 visits. Most recent critical finding: Apr 27, 2026. Latest visit Oct 26, 2026, 1 finding.
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“Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: 3 toddlers commingled with 6 preschool-aged children starting at 11:58am, which poses/posed an immediatel health, safety or…”California CCLD inspector, Apr 27, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
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Add these to your visit notes →Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months
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Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Oct 26, 2026. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101216.4(a)(2)
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: 3 toddlers commingled with 6 preschool-aged children starting at 11:58am, which poses/posed an immediatel health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Effective immediately, the Licensee will ensure that toddler age children (18-24 months) are cared for only in the licensed toddler classroom and will no longer be commingled with preschool age children at any time of day, including opening, closing, lunch breaks, and transitions. The Licensee will implement a revised staffing schedule to ensure separate, dedicated staff are assigned to the toddler program and preschool program at all times. Will submit written plan and revised staffing schedule to LPA via email by POC due date. The Licensee will actively recruit and hire additional qualified staff to ensure consistent coverage for both programs. Recruitment efforts will be documented and available for department review.
Standard 101216.4(a)(2) · Preschool Program with Toddler Component
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Based on observations, record review and interviews of relevant staff, it was confirmed that the facility does not have a designated Director as of September 2025, which poses/posed an immediatel health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Effective immediately, the Licensee will designate a temporary acting administrator who meets the minimum qualifications for a fully qualified teacher and will oversee daily operations until a qualified Director is hired. Licensee will submit the candidate’s - Director Packet (transcripts, resume, and experience verification, etc.) to the Department for review by POC due date. Note: Physical Packet is required. Loyce Phillips Cristina Castellanos DATE: 04/27/2026 DATE: 04/27/2026 Page: 6 of 6
Standard 101215.1(b) · Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties
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Based on record review, interviews, and all evidence obtained, it has been determined that staff denied the authorized representative access to the facility on 12/03/2025 and did not provide access to the child’s records, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
The facility will ensure that no parent or authorized representative is denied access to the facility or to their child unless a Certified Copy of a Court Order restricting access is provided and maintained in the child’s file. Staff have been instructed that verbal statements or informal notifications are not sufficient to restrict access. Licensee will submit a written statement of understanding (Licensee understands the requirement and will ensure ongoing compliance with parental and authorized representative access rights) to LPA via email by POC due date.
Standard 101218.1(b)(6) · Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights
Based on interviews with relevant parties it was disclosed that the facility denied the authorized representative access to copies of C1’s record file, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
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. Licensee will submit a written Statement of Understanding; The Licensee understands the requirements of Section 101221(e) and will ensure ongoing compliance with all record access regulations to LPA via email by POC due date.
Standard 101221(e) · Child's Records
Severity: N/A — not provided
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Correction due Apr 28, 2026. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101229(a)(1)
Based on LPA observations, record reviews, and interviews that were conducted the facility did not comply with the section cited above; S3 does not meet the required qualifications to be alone with toddler-age children as observed by LPA throughout the day, 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.
Licensee will remove S3 from being alone with toddler-age children until she meets all required qualifications under Title 22 regulations. S3 will only work under the direct supervision of a fully qualified staff member. Addtionally, Licensee agrees to Provide staff training on Title 22 personnel requirements, including documentation of qualifications, appropriate supervision, and classroom coverage expectations. All staff will sign a training acknowledgment form and submit via email to LPA by POC due date. Loyce Phillips Cristina Castellanos DATE: 03/03/2026 DATE: 03/03/2026 Page: 4 of 5 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION , 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 FACILITY NUMBER: 197495012 VISIT DATE: 03/03/2026 DEFICIENCIES
Standard 101216.2(e) · Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties
Based on record review, interviews, and all evidence obtained, the facility failed to comply with the section cited above by not telephoning law enforcement during the abduction of a day care child, 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.
The Licensee agrees to ensure full compliance with Title 22 reporting and emergency-response requirements. Effective immediately, the Licensee will: *Train all staff on mandated reporting procedures, including the requirement to immediately contact law enforcement during any incident involving suspected abduction, forced entry, or threats to children’s safety. *Implement a written emergency response protocol outlining steps for contacting law enforcement, securing the facility, and notifying CCLD. *Maintain documentation of all staff training, including sign-in sheets, which will be made available to LPA upon request. *Submit proof of completed staff training and a copy of the updated emergency response protocol to LPA by POC due date.
Standard 1596.885(c) · The department may deny
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Based on observations, record review and interviews of relevant staff, it was confirmed that the facility does not have a designated Director as of September 2025, which poses/posed an immediatel health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
The Licensee will take immediate and sustained action to ensure full compliance with Title 22, Section 101215.1(b) regarding Director Qualifications and Duties. To correct the repeated violation, the Licensee will: *Appoint a qualified Director/Substitude Director who meets all Title 22 educational and experience requirements by POC due date. *Documentation verifying qualifications- including transcripts, permits, and experience records - will be submitted to the department for approval. *Provide written assurance that the facility will maintain a qualified Director at all times and will notify CCLD immediately of any changes in Director status as required by Title 22. Loyce Phillips Cristina Castellanos DATE: 03/03/2026 DATE: 03/03/2026 Page: 5 of 5
Standard 101215.1(b) · Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties
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Based on record review, interviews, and all evidence obtained, the facility failed to comply with the section cited above by not notifying CCLD of the incident that occurred on 12/03/2025 as required, 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.
The Licensee will ensure full compliance with Title 22 reporting requirements: *Review Title 22 reporting regulations with all staff, including the requirement to notify CCLD within the mandated timeframe for any reportable incident. *Implement a written reporting protocol outlining step-by-step procedures for notifying CCLD, including designated responsible staff and backup personnel. This protocol will be kept accessible in the facility. *Licensee will submit proof of staff training and a copy of the updated reporting protocol to LPA by POC due date via email.
Standard 101212(d) · Reporting Requirements
Severity: N/A — not provided
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Correction due Dec 15, 2025. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101215.1(b)
Based on observation and interview with relevant staff the facility did not comply with the section cited above; the telephone number on file belongs to owner Cherelle Rivera, who was not present during today’s inspection, 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.
Licensee will have a working telephone service on the premises at all times during the hours of operation. Loyce Phillips Cristina Castellanos DATE: 12/12/2025 DATE: 12/12/2025 Page: 4 of 6 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION , 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 FACILITY NUMBER: 197495012 VISIT DATE: 12/12/2025 DEFICIENCIES
Standard 101224(a)
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: C2 18 months of age consistently commingled with 8 preschool-aged children throughout the day, which poses/posed an immediatel health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Licensee will submit a staffing plan ensuring the facility meets compliance by POC due date to LPA via email. Licensee will make sure Toddlers and Preschoolers will be in their designated room and areas by Monday morning December 15, 2025.
Standard 101216.4(a)(2) · Preschool Program with Toddler Component
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Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above: at 11:33am LPAs observed C2 running out the facility's gate to the sidewalk without proper 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.
Licensee agrees to provide a written statement (LIC 855 Declaration Form) on intention to keep children safe at all times. Declaration to be submitted to LPA via email by POC due date. Loyce Phillips Cristina Castellanos DATE: 12/12/2025 DATE: 12/12/2025 Page: 6 of 6
Standard 101229(a)(1)
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: C6 18 months of age consistently commingled with 8 preschool-aged children throughout the day, which poses/posed an immediatel health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Licensee will make sure Toddlers and Preschoolers will be in their designated room and areas by Monday morning November 10, 2025. Loyce Phillips Cristina Castellanos DATE: 12/02/2025 DATE: 12/02/2025 Page: 4 of 4
Standard 101216.4(a)(2) · Preschool Program with Toddler Component
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Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Nov 10, 2025. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101215.1(b)
Based on LPA observations, record reviews, and interviews that were conducted the facility did not comply with the section cited above; from 8:20am to 9:05am, eight (8) children were present in Preschool Classroom No. 2 under the supervision of one aide (S3), 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.
Licensee agrees to develop and implement a plan to make sure that qualified staff are present hroughout the day. Licensee will submit the developed plan in writing to LPA via email by the POC due date.
Standard 101216.2(e)
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Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Nov 13, 2025. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101216.3(b)
The state lists 5 findings; details for 3 are available.
Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in 2 Staff Members not providing Care and Supervison to 8 children during today's inspection, 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.
Licensees agrees to have staff members view the video, answer questions stated below, and return written replies to LPA via email by POC due date. Supervising Children in Child Care Centers - California Child Care Licensing - Resources for Parents and Providers (childcarevideos.org) Supervising Children in Child Care Centers Supervising children is the primary task of child care center staff. Gain an understanding of the licensing requirements that pertain to appropriate supervision. This video provides helpful answers to the following questions: 1. How does Community Care Licensing define supervision in child care centers? 2. What are some best practices for supervising children in a child care center? 3. What do I need to keep in mind about supervision during transitions?
Standard 101229(a)(1)
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: C1 18 months of age consistently commingled with seven preschool-aged children throughout the day, which poses/posed an immediatel health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Licensee agrees to retrain all staff on Preschool Program with Toddler Component. Licensee will make sure Toddlers and Preschoolers will be in their designated room and areas by Monday morning November 10, 2025.
Standard 101216.4(a)(2) · Preschool Program with Toddler Component
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