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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493877
Report Date: 11/20/2025
Date Signed: 11/24/2025 09:21:34 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/24/2025 09:21 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:DISCOVERY PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197493877
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		KAREN M. CUEVASFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:12520 CHADRON AVETELEPHONE:
(833) 975-6733
CITY:HAWTHORNESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90250
CAPACITY: 121TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 121CENSUS: 47DATE:
11/20/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Karen CuevasTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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On 11/20/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), V. Wheatley conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection for the infant license. LPA met with director Karen Cuevas and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. LPA observed 19 infants supervised properly and within required ratios. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30am to 6:30pm.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained.

There are no swimming pools, ponds, or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed. There are three preschool classrooms and two toddler classrooms.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Floors in the facility are clean and safe All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. LPA inspected the classrooms and observed age-appropriate toys, books and furnishings. LPA observed the trash bins with food, however the trash was removed during the inspection. The rooms and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. There is a working carbon monoxide detector.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maureen Neal
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/20/2025
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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: DISCOVERY PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493877
VISIT DATE: 11/20/2025
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LPA Wheatley inspected the food preparation and storage areas which are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. The facility provides AM and PM snacks. Lunch is provided by the parent or the Catered lunch program by Children's Menu Company. Menus are posted.

LPA reviewed children’s files and observed files to be in compliance including current contact information for authorized representatives and/or relatives who can assume responsibility for the child, immunization records, and authorization for medical treatment. LPA reviewed personnel files and observed files to be in compliance with current CPR/First Aid, Mandated Reporter training and immunizations for personnel in childcare.

Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption.

Facility completed Lead Testing in 2021 and is in compliance LPA Wheatley verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.



This facility provides Incidental Medical Services - IMS services. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children's, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/.

Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maureen Neal
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/20/2025
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: DISCOVERY PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493877
VISIT DATE: 11/20/2025
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LPA Wheatley reminded Director to access the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov for access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, Public Health reporting Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PINs), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.

An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with director. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations no deficiencies were cited. Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.. A copy of the report will be emailed due to printer technical issues.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maureen Neal
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/20/2025
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