“07/31/25 the licensee was observed by the IB investigator caring for ten children without any assistance present and admitted at that time of operating out of ratio on 07/15/2025.”California CCLD inspector, Feb 5, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
Oct 6, 2026Complaint investigationCitedPersonal RightCalifornia: Correction due Oct 6, 2026
3findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit3with a plan or deadline only
2 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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20263 visits · 3 recorded findings
Oct 26, 2026Other visit
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Oct 6, 2026Complaint investigation · see report1 finding
Standard 102423(a)(2)
Severity N/A
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Correction due Oct 6, 2026. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 102423(a)(2)
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Correction due
Oct 6, 2026
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Finding source ID
ca:197407822:2026-10-06:102423(a)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:197407822:2026-10-06:report
Feb 5, 2026Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated2 findings
Standard 102423(a)(2)
Severity N/A
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Correction due Oct 6, 2026. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 102423(a)(2)
State severity
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Corrected at visit
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Correction due
Oct 6, 2026
Technical assistance
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Finding source ID
ca:197407822:2026-02-05:102423(a)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:197407822:2026-02-05:other
Standard 102416.5(e)
Critical
07/31/25 the licensee was observed by the IB investigator caring for ten children without any assistance present and admitted at that time of operating out of ratio on 07/15/2025.
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Recorded plan of correction
Licensee will ensure that she is in complaince with Title 22 regulations regarding ratios in a Family Child Care home. Licensee is to watch the How Many Children Can Attend a Family Child Care Home video on the departments website, and submit a written declaration of understanding no later than 02/12/2026. Karren Starks Lisa Clayton DATE: 02/05/2026 DATE: 02/05/2026 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: 197407822 VISIT DATE: 02/05/2026 LPA Clayton informed licensee Caterina that this report dated 02/05/2026 document(s) (1) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Also, LPA Clayton informed the licensee Caterina to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 02/05/2026 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), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.
An exit interview was conducted, and this report and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided to Licensee Caterina Minter.
LPA Clayton posted a notice of site visit which must remain posted for 30 days. DATE: 02/05/2026 DATE: 02/05/2026 Page: 4 of 4
Standard 102416.5(e)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 12, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197407822:2026-02-05:102416.5(e):1
Visit source ID
ca:197407822:2026-02-05:other
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Based on observation and interview the facility pool fence does not met regulation since it is not 5ft and self-latching, and self closing which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to the children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee will empty and remove the pool, install a 5ft fence surronding the pool or wall to wall, or install a barricade along the pool and send proof of corrections to LPA via email sarah.garcia@dss.ca.gov by 5pm on 10/28/2023.
Standard 102417(5)(A) · Operation of a Family Child Care Home
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 28, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197407822:2023-10-27:102417(5)(A):1
Visit source ID
ca:197407822:2023-10-27:other
Oct 26, 2023Inspection
No findings recorded
Sep 17, 2021Inspection
No findings recorded
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