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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191890476
Report Date: 05/15/2026
Date Signed: 05/15/2026 02:26:57 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/15/2026 02:26 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:SYLVAN PARK EARLY EDUCATION CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
191890476
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CLAUDIA ARAUJOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:15011 DELANO ST.TELEPHONE:
(818) 997-8972
CITY:VAN NUYSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91411
CAPACITY: 166TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 166CENSUS: 119DATE:
05/15/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Diego Lopez/ Head TeacherTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tatiana Bickham conducted an unannounced case management inspection on 5/15/2026 due incident that occurred at the above facility. LPA arrived at the facility at 1:00 PM and met with Diego Lopez Head Teacher, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 119 children in care and 18 staff present upon arrival.

The purpose of the visit was to follow-up on an incident that was reported to the department.

The date of the incident is unknown, the incident was was reported to the Department on 01/22/2026 via telephone.

Description of the incident: A parent reported that their Child 1 (C1) stated that Child 2 (C2) touched C1’s bottom over their clothing. The Principal contacted LAPD to report the incident but was informed that it was not reportable. The Principal spoke with both parents regarding the incident.

LPA interviewed staff. Staff stated that C2 is very playful and has previously touched other children on their bottom. Staff reported that they have spoken with the children about personal space and incorporated this topic into their lesson plan.

LPA was unable to interview C1 but did speak with C1’s parent. The parent reported that the incident has not occurred again. The parent stated that the Principal informed them of the incident and that C1 has not reported any additional concerns.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Raul Navarro
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Tatiana Bickham
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/15/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)
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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 NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: SYLVAN PARK EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191890476
VISIT DATE: 05/15/2026
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Based on interviews conducted, no deficiencies were cited during today’s visit.

A Notice of Site Visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report was provided to Diego Lopez Head Teacher. Appeal rights were provided.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Raul Navarro
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Tatiana Bickham
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/15/2026
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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