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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191602210
Report Date: 09/08/2026
Date Signed: 09/08/2026 02:53:07 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:RIVIERA HALL PRE SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
191602210
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		DORIAN THEBERGEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:330 PALOS VERDES BLVDTELEPHONE:
(310) 375-6538
CITY:REDONDO BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90277
CAPACITY: 60TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 60CENSUS: 10DATE:
09/08/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - OtherUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:20 PM
MET WITH:Laura Martinez - Interim Director TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:05 PM
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On 09/08/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cristina Castellanos conducted an unannounced case management inspection at the above mentioned facility to ensure compliance with California Title 22 Regulations and California Health and Safety Codes.

Upon arrival, LPA met with Interim Director Laura Martinez and discussed the purpose of the visit. LPA then conducted a tour of the facility and observed ten (10) children in care with two (2) staff members providing supervision in the TK Classroom. Additionally, there were two (2) staff members present in the Pre K and Cubs classrooms preparing for the children scheduled to begin tomorrow. Per Interim Director Martinez, the TK classroom commenced operation today, and the first day of school for the Pre K and Cubs classrooms is tomorrow, September 9, 2026.

On 04/01/2026, despite prior guidance, LPA Castellanos observed that the licensed preschool classroom continued to be used by Riviera Hall Lutheran School (RHLS) in violation of Title 22 regulations regarding the use of licensed space. As a result, a Type B Citation under 101238(a) Buildings and Grounds was issued.

Based on today’s observation and interviews with relevant parties, the TK classroom is operating under the Preschool Program License and is no longer affiliated with RHLS. Additionally, Interim Director Laura Martinez has been removed from full time classroom teaching duties. The Department is awaiting confirmation that a qualified director has been appointed and is available to perform all required administrative, supervisory, and operational duties as outlined in Title 22 Regulations. The program is currently in compliance with applicable regulations.
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Loyce Phillips
Cristina Castellanos
DATE: 09/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/08/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION 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: RIVIERA HALL PRE SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191602210
VISIT DATE: 09/08/2026
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No deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Interim Director Laura Martinez. A Notice of Site Visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements will result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.





















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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/08/2026
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