“Based on LPA's observation and sign in sheet, the facility had 33 children which is beyond the cpacity limit of 30 children.”California CCLD inspector, Jul 22, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
Sep 17, 2024Complaint investigationCriticalSign-in and sign-out not keptCalifornia: Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision · Type ACorrection due Oct 1, 2024
20findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit20with a plan or deadline only
4 citations are awaiting report review, so their types are not yet counted above. Everything above is quoted or counted from California CCLD records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.
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Busy Little Fingers Early Education Center
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1 visit has conflicting outcomes or finding counts.
4 findings have severity N/A — not provided.
2Critical findings
3Serious findings
11Minor findings
4Severity N/A
Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
Visits in the past 12 months
5 visits
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20265 visits · 17 recorded findings
Oct 15, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Sep 22, 2026Other visit1 finding
Standard 101238.2(d)(2)
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Oct 1, 2026. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101238.2(d)(2)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 1, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-22:101238.2(d)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-22:other
Sep 2, 2026Inspection11 findings
Outdoor Activity Space
Serious
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that outside playground turf has 2 feet x 2.5 deep hole around the stars 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
Licensee will have the turf repaired by POC date of 10/01/26.
Standard 101238.2(d)(2) · Outdoor Activity Space
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 1, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:101238.2(d)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:inspection
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Buildings and Grounds
Serious
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 cans of poisons (raid and hot shot) was not locked away 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
Licensee will have the poisens locked away by POC date of 9/16/26.
Standard 101238(g)(1) · Buildings and Grounds
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 16, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:101238(g)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:inspection
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Teacher Qualifications and Duties
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 2 of 6 staff missing record of education 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
Licensee will send proof of education by POC date of 9/16/26.
Standard 101216.1(c)(1) · Teacher Qualifications and Duties
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 16, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:101216.1(c)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:inspection
General Provisions and Definitions
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 5 of 5 records reviewed missing health history 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
Licensee will send proof of health history by POC date of 9/16/26.
Standard 1596.799(b) · General Provisions and Definitions
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 16, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:1596.799(b):1
Visit source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:inspection
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in there was no record of drills being conducted 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
Licensee will send proof of drills by POC date of 9/16/26.
Standard 101174(d)(2) · Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 16, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:101174(d)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:inspection
General Provisions and Definitions
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 2 of 6 staff missing tdap, MMR, 6 of 6 missing flu/ flu declination 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
Licensee will send proof of immunizations by POC date of 9/16/26.
Standard 1596.7995(a)(1) · General Provisions and Definitions
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 16, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:1596.7995(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:inspection
Personal Rights
Minor
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 3 cans of poisons (raid and hot shot) was not locked away 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
Licensee will have th turf reparied by the poc date of 10/01/26.
Standard 101223(a)(2) · Personal Rights
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 16, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:101223(a)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:inspection
Food safety and dietary needs
Minor
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 20 lb bag rice was observed stored in empty 33 lb laundry container 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
Licensee will store the rice in a food container and send proof by hte poc date.
Standard 101227(a)(19) · Food Service
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 16, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:101227(a)(19):1
Visit source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:inspection
Standard 101223(b)(1)
Minor
Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 5 of 5 files reviewed missing lic 613A personal rights 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
Licensee will send proof of personal rights are signed by the parent and placed in the file by POC date of 9/16/26.
Standard 101223(b)(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 16, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:101223(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:inspection
Lead Testing
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there is no record of lead testing 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
Licensee will send proof of testing by POC date of 9/16/26.
Standard 1597.16(a)(1) · Lead Testing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 16, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:1597.16(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:inspection
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Serious
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 3 of 6 files reviewed were missing mandated reporter training 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
Licensee will send proof of training by POC date of 9/16/26.
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 16, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:197413608:2026-09-02:inspection
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The visit outcome or reported count conflicts with the available finding details. The findings remain visible.
Jul 22, 2026Other visit3 findings
Standard 101161(a)
Critical
Based on LPA's observation and sign in sheet, the facility had 33 children which is beyond the cpacity limit of 30 children.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The licensee will disenroll the children and send proof of disenrollment by the poc date. Betty Bell Jeanine Lipsey DATE: 07/22/2026 DATE: 07/22/2026 Page: 3 of 4 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 FACILITY NUMBER: 197413608 VISIT DATE: 07/22/2026 Also, LPA Jeanine Lipsey informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 7/22/26 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardian 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 (LIC9924), or written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.
Licensee was also reminded that they must follow the comments written on the license, which states, "18 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AGES 2 YEARS TO ENTRY FIRST GRADE AND 12 TODDLERS AGES 18 TO 36 MONTHS".
Licensee was also reminded that when they exceed the capacity and have school age children present, they are also in violation the the fire clearance.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Assistant Director Skarleth Maldonado. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. DATE: 07/22/2026 DATE: 07/22/2026 Page: 4 of 4
Standard 101161(a)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 29, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197413608:2026-07-22:101161(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:197413608:2026-07-22:other
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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 5, 2026. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101229(a)(1)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 5, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197413608:2026-07-22:101229(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:197413608:2026-07-22: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 5, 2026. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101223(a)(2)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 5, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197413608:2026-07-22:101223(a)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:197413608:2026-07-22:other
Jul 13, 2026Other visit2 findings
Standard 101161(a)
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Jul 13, 2026. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101161(a)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 13, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197413608:2026-07-13:101161(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:197413608:2026-07-13:other
Standard 101170(e)(2)
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure S6, date of hire 3/3/26, was associated to the facility which poses a potenial health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. A civil penalty of $500 has been assessed.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
On 7/13/26,The assistant emailed support staff LIC 9182 to associate the staff member later today to become into compliance.
State records and provider information have separate sources. Provider claims do not establish independently verified care quality. Missing data is not evidence of an issue-free record.