197407865-1-9-2026-30-CC-LPHS-DQDUMC-20260116144208

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197407865
Report Date: 01/08/2026
Date Signed: 01/09/2026 01:50:52 PM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/14/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Ranita Richmond

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20251014141555

FACILITY NAME:	PLAYHOUSE PRESCHOOL KINDERGARTEN		FACILITY NUMBER:	197407865
ADMINISTRATOR:	SHIRANI PERERA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	526 SOUTH IRENA		TELEPHONE:	(310) 316-8449
CITY:	REDONDO BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90277
CAPACITY:	45	CENSUS: 26	DATE:	01/08/2026
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:39 AM
MET WITH:	Director, Dimuthu Ratnasekare		TIME COMPLETED:	01:40 PM

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Personal Rights- Staff did not meet child's toileting care needs
Personal Rights- Staff made choking hazards accessible to children in care
Personal Rights- Staff used the same napkin to clean multiple children's mouth

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On 1/08/26 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ranita Richmond arrived at the above-mentioned Preschool Childcare Center facility for the purpose of delivering findings for complaint investigation. Upon arrival LPA met with Director, Dimuthu Ratnasekare and toured the facility. LPA observed 26 children in care with 5 staff providing care and supervision. LPA advised Director, Dimuthu Ratnasekare the purpose of the inspection was due to a complaint received by the El Segundo Child Care Regional Office (ESCCRO).

On 10/14/25 El Segundo Child Care Regional Office received a complaint regarding personal rights violations for the above-mentioned facility. The allegations are as follows: Personal Rights: Staff did not meet child's toileting care needs, Staff made choking hazards accessible to children in care, and Staff used the same napkin to clean multiple children's mouth.
On 10/22/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ranita Richmond completed an initial 10-day complaint investigation. During inspection, the LPA toured the facility, completed observations, and interviewed staff.
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Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/08/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2026

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 30-CC-20251014141555

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: PLAYHOUSE PRESCHOOL KINDERGARTEN	FACILITY NUMBER: 197407865
	VISIT DATE: 01/08/2026

NARRATIVE

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LPA Richmond was unable to interview the Reporting Party.

On 11/21/25 LPA Richmond completed observations and interviews with staff and children.

Between 10/23/25 and 01/08/26 LPA Richmond contacted parents of children enrolled in the above-mentioned Childcare Center to conduct interviews.

On 1/08/26 LPA Richmond completed interviews with children.

A full investigation was conducted which included observations, records reviews, and interviews. Based on observations, record reviews, and interviews, there is not sufficient evidence to show that there were personal rights violations. Therefore, the above allegations are found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning that although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur.

LPA Richmond completed technical assistance with Director Dimuthu regarding food service. The assistance includes center making available a monthly menu for all food items consumed while in the center that are not provided by parents of the children. The menu is to include any supplemental food items offered and or provided as well as any food related art activities completed in the center for parents to review. Director will email menu for Feburary 2026 to LPA at: ranita.richmond@dss.ca.gov. Director will email by 01/22/26.

Per Title 22 Regulations and Health and Safety Codes, no citations were issued.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was read and provided to Director, Dimuthu Ratnasekare.
Notice of Site Visit was provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/08/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2026

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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