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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197403366
Report Date: 03/04/2026
Date Signed: 03/04/2026 06:29:45 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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:KID'S CASTLE CHILD CARE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197403366
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SAWYER, LYNETTEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:745 NORTH LA BREA AVE.TELEPHONE:
(310) 677-2997
CITY:INGLEWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
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CAPACITY: 162TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 117CENSUS: 104DATE:
03/04/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Lynette Jones Sawyer- LicenseeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:10 PM
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On 03/04/2026 at 8:45 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA’S) Doris Whitmore and Patsy Plancarte made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a 3-year inspection. LPA met with Lynette Jones Sawyer Director and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. LPA observed proper care and supervision during this inspection. LPA observed a total of 104children and 18 staff present at the time of the inspection. All center staff that were present during today’s visit have criminal record clearances and are associated to the designated license number. This is a Pre-school Program which consists of 13 classrooms; Facility operation hours are Monday- Friday from 7:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.
LPA observed all postings requirements for operation on the postings board LIC203A- License, LIC610A-Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC9148- Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, PUB394-Notification of Parents Rights Poster, LIC613A- Personal Rights, PUB-269- Car Seat Law, Menus, Activity Schedule, Roster. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. No poisons were accessible to children in care. There were no pets, weapons, or ammunition on the premises. Pool l Regulations were shared

LPA inspected the furniture and equipment for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Storage for children's belongings, isolation area was inspected. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, paper towels, area safety and sanitation. All classrooms have trash can with tight lids, first aid supplies, smoke detectors; carbon monoxide/fire extinguishers were observed. LPA and Director tester Carbon Monoxide which was working properly. Smoke detector was not tested at the time of inspection, due to nap time. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. The facility was observed to be free flies, other insects, and rodents. Napping equipment and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage, and cleanliness. Storage for children's belongings was inspected.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karren Starks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/04/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/04/2026
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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Created By: Doris Whitmore On 03/04/2026 at 03:50 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: KID'S CASTLE CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197403366

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/04/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101429(a)(2)(C)
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants
(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on ) (interview (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in documentation of 25 minute checks were not in uptodate and and currrent which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care
POC Due Date: 03/11/2026
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 Licensee will submit documentation of 15 minute checks by email.
Type B
Section Cited
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Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 8 out of 18 (persons)] were missing the mandated reporter certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/11/2026
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 Licensee will sibmit documentation of Mandated Reporter Training Certificates.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Karren Starks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Doris Whitmore
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/04/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/04/2026


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Created By: Doris Whitmore On 03/04/2026 at 03:50 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: KID'S CASTLE CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197403366

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/04/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above 2 out of 18 (persons) did not have immunization records which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/11/2026
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Licensee will submit documentation of their immunization records
Type B
Section Cited
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101216(g)(2)
Personnel Requirements
(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of [18[(persons) did not have a bopy of their Health Screening Report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/11/2026
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 Licensee will submit documentation of Health Screenings.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Karren Starks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Doris Whitmore
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/04/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/04/2026


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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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: KID'S CASTLE CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197403366
VISIT DATE: 03/04/2026
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Per Director, the isolation area is in the sick room a bed and bathroom are also located in this room. Outdoor area observed to be fenced.

Climbing structure, slides and apparatus equipment securely anchored and has cushioned with material that absorbs falls zone. Bikes were observed in good condition. LPA observed other educational materials were available for children to utilize. Play area observed free of miscellaneous debris or hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. Required shade and rest areas are provided there are no bodies of water. Children's roster was reviewed. Snack menus are posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity, and appropriateness to children in care. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and pm snack. The facility has a cook on site and meals are prepared at the facility. Staff and Children’s Records were reviewed. A total of 18 staff files were reviewed the following documentation was missing mandated reporter training certificates that were expired, health screening report, immunization records. LPA Whitmore reviewed 5 children files. All files had the required documentation except one file was missing physicians report. 15-minute check log was not current and up to date. In reviewing documentation 15- minutes checks were not documented for the months of January, February and March 2026.

Lynette Jones Sawyer was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and


discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/
safe-sleep as an additional resource.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karren Starks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2026
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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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: KID'S CASTLE CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197403366
VISIT DATE: 03/04/2026
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LPA also informed Lynette Cones Sawyer
representative] of the importance of checking for and removing any recalled infant
devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website
at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the
CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-


02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the
Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of
Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-
0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers
and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Lynette Jones Sawyer was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org
website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by
connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs)
throughout California.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent
to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection
experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please
send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information
regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website
at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

Lead Testing- CCC
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16.

For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP.).
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karren Starks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2026
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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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
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FACILITY NAME: KID'S CASTLE CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197403366
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LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
Please see the D-Page for deficiencies.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee
Lynette Jones Sawyer





NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karren Starks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2026
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