3 minor findings across 6 visits. Latest visit Sep 9, 2026, no findings.
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Aug 27, 2026Other visitMinorLimitations on CapacityCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Sep 8, 2026
“Based on observation and interviews, 11 preschool children were observed on the desginated Toddler Yard.”California CCLD inspector, Aug 27, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
Jul 6, 2026Other visitMinorLimitations on CapacityCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Jul 7, 2026
May 18, 2026Other visitMinorLimitations on CapacityCalifornia: Type BCorrection due May 19, 2026
3findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit3with a plan or deadline only
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20265 visits · 3 recorded findings
Sep 9, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Aug 27, 2026Other visit1 finding
Limitations on Capacity
Minor
Based on observation and interviews, 11 preschool children were observed on the desginated Toddler Yard. The Toddler yard is not licensed for preschool children.This poses a potential 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 agrees to ensure that all children use only the age appropriate, licensed areas designated for their specific program components. The Director also agrees to notify the Department prior to making any changes in the use of space and understands that prior approval may be required. The toddler yard will be reverted back to its approved and licensed use. Director agrees to submit updated facility sketch identifying rooms and outdoor play areas per component, Off limit areas and classroom names. Loyce Phillips Brittany Lovest DATE: 08/27/2026 DATE: 08/27/2026 Page: 3 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: 191604266 VISIT DATE: 08/27/2026 Based on today’s observations and interviews, children occupied an area that is not licensed for their age group. The facility did not notify the Department nor obtain prior approval for the change in use of space
Pursuant to Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, one Type B deficiency cited. See LIC 809-D. Repeat Violation, Civil Penalty Assessed, See LIC 421C.
An exit interview was conducted, and report was reviewed with Facility Administrator, Nancy Kim. Copy of this report with copy of Appeal Rights were provided and left with Director whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these documents.
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Standard 101161(a) · Limitations on Capacity
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 8, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:191604266:2026-08-27:101161(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:191604266:2026-08-27:other
Jul 6, 2026Other visit1 finding
Limitations on Capacity
Minor
Based on observation and interviews, children were using an area not licensed for their age group, and the facility did not inform the Department nor obtain prior approval for this change of space. This poses a potential 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 agrees to ensure that all children use only the age appropriate, licensed areas designated for their specific program components. The Director also agrees to notify the Department prior to making any changes in the use of space and understands that prior approval may be required. The toddler yard will be reverted back to its approved and licensed use. Loyce Phillips Brittany Lovest DATE: 07/06/2026 DATE: 07/06/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 101161(a) · Limitations on Capacity
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 7, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:191604266:2026-07-06:101161(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:191604266:2026-07-06:other
May 18, 2026Other visit1 finding
Limitations on Capacity
Minor
Based on LPAs' interview, observation and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, At 9:41 amd LPAs observed 7 children on the second level of the Harbor building and at 11:51 a.m. LPAs obervered 12 children in Upper room D on secondd level of the D building. Harbor Building and the second level of the D building were not approved for licensure, 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
Director to agress to use only licensed approved rooms for childcare and extra curricular activites. Director agrees to submit a plan for extracurrrilar activites in licensed approved locations. Loyce Phillips Brittany Lovest DATE: 05/18/2026 DATE: 05/18/2026 Page: 3 of 5 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 FACILITY NUMBER: 191604266 VISIT DATE: 05/18/2026 LPA Lovest reviewed extracurricular activity schedules and enrollment records. According to documentation, Sportsball for the Bumblebees is scheduled to begin at 9:20 AM. The seven children observed on the second floor in the Harbor Building were later identified by LPAs at 10:37am in the preschool playground #4 to be preschool children belonging to the Yellow and Green Bumblebee Classrooms. Additionally, they were marked as out at the time of the observation from their classroom’s Daily Student Count. LPAs interviewed staff and reviewed the extracurricular schedule, confirming that the Harbor Building is being used for licensed preschool children’s extracurricular classes.
Based on record review, observation and interviews, three children from the Green Bumblebee group and four children from the Yellow Bumblebee group were participating in an elective sports activity. At approximately 9:41 AM, they were observed in the jungle room with an unidentified adult. At Approximately 4:57pm per Director Kim, the individual was connected to extracurricular instruction.
During a subsequent walk through at approximately 11:51 AM, LPAs Lovest and Castellanos observed 12 children with Staff in Room Upper D, a music classroom located on the second floor of the preschool building “D” closest to Prospect Avenue. Through interviews and review of records, LPAs confirmed that this classroom is being used weekly for extracurricular music classes. The 2ND Floor of Building “D” is not a licensed area of the facility and belongs to the church. DATE: 05/18/2026 DATE: 05/18/2026 Page: 4 of 5 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 FACILITY NUMBER: 191604266 VISIT DATE: 05/18/2026 Based on LPAs’ interviews, observations and record review the facility was not in compliance with the following regulation:
101161 Limitations on Capacity(a)A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.
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 B).
An exit interview was conducted, and report was reviewed with Facility Administrator, Nancy Kim. Copy of this report with copy of Appeal Rights were provided and left with Licensee, whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these documents DATE: 05/18/2026 DATE: 05/18/2026 Page: 5 of 5
The state lists 1 findings; details for 0 are available.
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Jul 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding
Standard 101700.3(b)(1)
Minor
that levels of lead were beyond allowable amount deemed by the State of California and if not corrected this poses a potential Health and Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director has sealed the water outlets. Outlets are not use for food or drinking consumption. Plan to remove the outlets completely by 8/01/2023. Director will send LPA a Plan of Correction regarding remediation of outlets on or before 8/10/2023.
Standard 101700.3(b)(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 13, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:191604266:2023-07-13:101700.3(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:191604266:2023-07-13:other
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Aug 31, 2022Complaint investigation · substantiated
4 findings
Standard 101229(a)(1)
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Aug 31, 2022. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101229(a)(1)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 31, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:191604266:2022-08-31:101229(a)(1):2
Visit source ID
ca:191604266:2022-08-31:other
Standard 101223(a)(2)
Critical
Based on observations, interviews and record reviews licensee did not ensure that child was accorded a safe environment. Child riding out of unlocked gate and onto public sidewalk, poses 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
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (2) To be safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidence by:
Standard 101223(a)(2)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 31, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:191604266:2022-08-31:101223(a)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:191604266:2022-08-31:other
Standard 101223(a)(2)
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Aug 31, 2022. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101223(a)(2)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 31, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:191604266:2022-08-31:101223(a)(2):2
Visit source ID
ca:191604266:2022-08-31:other
Standard 101229(a)(1)
Critical
Based on observations, interviews and record review the licensee did not ensure children were provided with care and supervision to meet the children needs. Child riding out of unlocked gate and onto public sidewalk, poses 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
Licensee agreed to create and submit a copy of plan of action on how to ensure children supervision on playground. Licensee agreed to conduct in service training on supervision and provide agenda and list of staff in attendance to LPA by 9/20/2022 , via email. All staff shall view supervision of Children Video on CCLD website.
Standard 101229(a)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 31, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:191604266:2022-08-31:101229(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:191604266:2022-08-31:other
Aug 16, 2022Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
No findings recorded
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