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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197419181
Report Date: 04/15/2026
Date Signed: 04/15/2026 03:51:51 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 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
01/30/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Doris Whitmore
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20260130162655
FACILITY NAME:MINDS N MOTION LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197419181
ADMINISTRATOR:STEPHANIE PATTON-HOLLOMANFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2061 W. SLAUSON AVENUETELEPHONE:
(323) 299-7169
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90047
CAPACITY:69CENSUS: 17DATE:
04/15/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
03:17 PM
MET WITH: Paige Patton- Assistant DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
03:55 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Physical Plant- Facility is in disrepair
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 02/11/2026 at 1:46 p.m Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Doris Whitmore conducted an unannounced complaint investigation and met with Stephanie Patton, Administrator/Director. LPA Whitmore explained the purpose of the visit to continue with interviews. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors, observed a total of 14 childrenand 4 staff. LPA reviewed documents and obtained a copy of the Student Incident Report,
After conducting interviews, the allegation needs further investigation. No deficiencies cited, An exit interview was conducted, a Copy of this report, Appeal Rights and Notice of Site Visit were issued to Stehanie Patton, Administrator/Director.
On 03/12/2026 at 2:00p.m. Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) DorisWhitmore and Patsy Plancarte conducted an unannounced complaint investigation and met with Stephanie Patton, Administrator/Director. LPAs toured the facility indoors and outdoors and observed a total of 13 children and 4 staff. LPAs reviewed one file and the parent handbook. LPAs obtained a copy of the Student Incident Report and Parent Handbook.The Department conducted a full investigation, which included interviews with relevant parties,
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/15/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 30-CC-20260130162655
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: MINDS N MOTION LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419181
VISIT DATE: 04/15/2026
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classroom observations, as well as a record review of documentation related to the allegation. Based on LPAs interviews and observations the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the allegation is found to be substantiated Physical Plant- Facility is in disrepair. During the investigation and classroom observations it was disclosed of the peeling paint on the door. Type B deficiency cited. An exit interview was conducted, copy of this report was read, appeal rights along with Notice of Site Visit were provided. Notice of Site Visit is required to be posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/15/2026
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Control Number 30-CC-20260130162655
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: MINDS N MOTION LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419181
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/15/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
03/12/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)
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101238 Buildings and Grounds
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. Thhis requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on classroom observation there was peeling
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 Licensee had the door painted on 02/11/2026. On 03/12/2026 the door was painted. LPA observed the entire door painted.
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paint on the door which poses a immediate healthy safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/15/2026
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