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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197407441
Report Date: 08/20/2025
Date Signed: 08/20/2025 03:53:02 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 NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:HALSEY SCHOOLS, INCORPORATEDFACILITY NUMBER:
197407441
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ELENITA MERCERFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:5319 COMERCIO WAYTELEPHONE:
(818) 835-1629
CITY:WOODLAND HILLSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91364
CAPACITY: 56TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 56CENSUS: 9DATE:
08/20/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Elenita Mercer, DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:05 PM
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On 8/20/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brittanee Cleveland conducted an unannounced required annual inspection to the above facility. LPA arrived at 10:00 AM, identified self and met with Elenita Mercer, Director, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. This is an infant center which consists of two classrooms, Infant 1 and Infant 2. The Facility’s operation hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

All areas identified on facility sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, the following staff were present during this inspection: Elenita Mercer, Leticia Loucks, Tiffany Canas, and Tabitha Stanley with a total of 9 infants. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. The facility has electronic sign in/out procedures that follow licensing compliance. The staff to child ratio was following licensing standards.

Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubbies to store their belongings. Per director, the isolation areas are located in each room, where books and activities are available for sick children if needed. Ill children will be changed on nearby changing tables and disinfected by staff after use.The facility has sufficient napping, feeding chairs and changing tables. Infant changing tables have a padded surface no less than one inch thick and are covered with disposable covers, that are thrown away after each use. The changing tables were observed to be within arm’s reach of a sink. Toys were observed to be clean and safe. Cribs were observed to be free of any loose articles and objects. No objects were observed to be hanging above cribs. The facility has a separate sleeping area and staff are able to observe napping children. No infants were observed to be swaddled. --- Page 1

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Raul Navarro
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Brittanee Cleveland
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/20/2025
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 NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: HALSEY SCHOOLS, INCORPORATED
FACILITY NUMBER: 197407441
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2025
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LPA Observed and discussed infant-staff ratios with director during the inspection and advised that a fully qualified teacher must directly supervise no more than 12 infants with 2 aides. Each aide is responsible for the direct care and supervision of a group of no more than four infants.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director stated that all poisons are locked in a cabinet in an off limits area to children. The kitchen is used as an eating space for the children. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed are operable. General sanitation was observed. LPA did not observe any walkers, baby bouncers, inclined chairs, baby saucers, or any similar items at the facility.

All kitchen areas, food preparation areas, and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers and are in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids are discarded immediately after each meal.

Outdoor playground area is in safe condition, free of any sharp, loose, or pointed objects. The surface of the outdoor activity play area is in safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with materials to absorb any falls. There is adequate shade in the play yard. The facility provides drinking water for children which were observed to be given in labeled cups. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time.

All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free.

There are no firearms stored on the premises.

There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises.

There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during the inspection.

Infant records were reviewed. The name, address, and telephone number of child’s authorized representative are on file. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. Infant Needs and Services Plans are on file for each infant. Individual Sleeping Plans (for infants 0-12 months) are on file.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Raul Navarro
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Brittanee Cleveland
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2025
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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: HALSEY SCHOOLS, INCORPORATED
FACILITY NUMBER: 197407441
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2025
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Teachers provided proof of the required units for infant care and meet the qualifications requirements. LPA observed that the facility has a current updated infant sleeping log available for each infant to record 15-minute check. Date, infant’s name, initials of staff person conducting checks are on log form.

LPA reviewed staff records. The review of staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Proof of the Mandated Reporter training were in files. LPA advised director that Mandated Reporter training is updated every two years. Staff’s immunization records were included in the files. All staff have been given on the job training for sanitation, principles, housekeeping, and universal health precautions.

Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on May 20, 2025. Fire extinguishers on site were inspected on January 22, 2025. First aid supplies were observed and inspected.

Menus are posted and visible for children’s authorized representatives. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Facility provides an AM and PM snack.

LPA has given a technical violation due to updating paperwork on children’s files. These are to be corrected by September 1, 2025.

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.

Director 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. --- Page 3
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Raul Navarro
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Brittanee Cleveland
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2025
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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: HALSEY SCHOOLS, INCORPORATED
FACILITY NUMBER: 197407441
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2025
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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).
LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. PIN 22-05-CCP
For the following scenarios use the below un-bolded language:
• • CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF REMEDIATING LEAD EXCEEDANCES, or
• • CCC COMPLETED SAMPLING BUT THE TEST RESULTS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE, or
• • CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE, or
• • CCC TESTING DEADLINE HAS NOT PAST

LPA referred licensee [or facility representative] to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for 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, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee [or facility representative] 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. --- Page 4
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Raul Navarro
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Brittanee Cleveland
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2025
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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: HALSEY SCHOOLS, INCORPORATED
FACILITY NUMBER: 197407441
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2025
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A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director of facility, Elenita Mercer.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Raul Navarro
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Brittanee Cleveland
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2025
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