“This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The Director and teaching staff acknowledged that the child was able to climb the fence and leave school property without their knowledge, which posed an immediate Health and Safety risk to…”California CCLD inspector, Mar 4, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
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Apr 22, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Mar 4, 2026Other visit2 findings
Standard 101229(a)(1)
Critical
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The Director and teaching staff acknowledged that the child was able to climb the fence and leave school property without their knowledge, 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
The Director and staff will ensure that all children are being supervised at all times and supervision shall include visual observation. Director and staff will watch the Supervising Children in Child Care Centers video on the departments website and provide a written declaration of understanding to the department no later than March 16, 2026. Karren Starks Lisa Clayton DATE: 03/04/2026 DATE: 03/04/2026 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: 191600479 VISIT DATE: 03/04/2026 LPA conducted interviews with facility staff, C1, and the parent of the child referenced in the Incident (see LIC 812’s).
During the incident there were 5 teachers on the yard, supervising 20 children. There was a teacher supervising in the zone of the incident standing less than ten (10) feet from the child involved in the incident.
Based on LPA Clayton's observation and interviews , a Type A Deficiency with Civil Penalties for Care and Supervision is cited in accordance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations (see LIC 9099D).
LPA Clayton informed Director Joseph Ringlehan that this report dated 03/04/2026, document(s) one (1) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Also, LPA Clayton informed Director Joseph Ringlehan to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 03/04/2026 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report.
A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224) must be placed in the child's file for verification.
An exit interview was conducted, the report and Appeal Rights were reviewed and provided to Director Joseph Ringlehan. DATE: 03/04/2026 DATE: 03/04/2026 Page: 4 of 4
Standard 101229(a)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 16, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:191600479:2026-03-04:101229(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:191600479:2026-03-04:other
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Standard 101212(d)(1)(c)
Minor
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Director Joseph Ringlehan acknowledged that the unusual incident that occured on January 20, 2026 when a child left the school unsupervised was not reported to the department, 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
The Director and staff will ensure that per Title 22 regulations, incidents are reported to the department verbal and written as directed. Director and staff will watch the Child Care Reporting Requirements video on the departments website and provide a written declaration of understanding to the department no later than March 16, 2026. Karren Starks Lisa Clayton DATE: 03/04/2026 DATE: 03/04/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Aug 16, 2022Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
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Jun 1, 2022Other visit
2 findings
Standard 1596.841
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
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Correction due Jun 1, 2022. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 1596.841
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 1, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:191600479:2022-06-01:1596.841:1
Visit source ID
ca:191600479:2022-06-01:other
Standard 101215.1
Minor
the qualifications of a director.
Base on interview, Mr.Ringlehan, informed LPA, that Director Ms. Accardi is no longer employee since September/2021. The Department has not received formal notification and required documentation with the new director's qualifications. This is a potential risk the health and safety to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Facility will submit director's paperwork to LPAs for review for the new director Joseph Ringlehan. Via mail to LPA Miranda . LPA provided a business card to Mr. Ringlehan, with El Segundo Office’s address. The documents shall submit no later than 06/8/2022.
Standard 101215.1
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 8, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:191600479:2022-06-01:101215.1:1
Visit source ID
ca:191600479:2022-06-01:other
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