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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495012
Report Date: 04/27/2026
Date Signed: 04/29/2026 08:15:24 AM

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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 RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE ONES ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
197495012
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SASHA SARGENTFACILITY TYPE:
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ADDRESS:4415 165TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(310) 462-9073
CITY:LAWNDALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
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CAPACITY: 38TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 38CENSUS: 9DATE:
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TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
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MET WITH:Staff Member 1 & Staff Member 2TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:00 PM
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On 04/27/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cristina Castellanos conducted an unannounced Case Management Inspection at the above-referenced facility to ensure compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and the California Health and Safety Code. LPA met with Staff 1 (S1) and explained the purpose of the visit.

During today’s inspection, six (6) children and one (1) adult staff member were present in Classroom 2, and three (3) toddlers and one (1) adult were present in Classroom 1. Per the facility’s license, the toddler program serves children 18 to 24 months of age.

Record review, interviews, and direct observation revealed that the facility continues to commingle the toddler program with the preschool program due to insufficient staffing.

§ On 04/22/2026, between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Staff 3 (S3) was left alone with two (2) toddlers and four (4) preschool children.

§ As of 04/23/2026, the facility continues to operate both programs with only two (2) staff members.

§ During today’s inspection at approximately 11:58 a.m., LPA observed three (3) toddlers transition into the preschool classroom during nap time due to S1 taking her lunch break. At that time, six (6) preschool children were present.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/27/2026
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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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE ONES ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495012
VISIT DATE: 04/27/2026
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§ Staff confirmed that from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., children will continue to be commingled because only one (1) staff member is available.

The facility is not in compliance with Title 22, Regulation 101216.4(a)(2), which states: “The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children.” Due to continued noncompliance, a civil penalty has been assessed. Violation: Section 101216.4(a)(2) – Preschool Program with Toddler Component (Type A)

Between 09:03 a.m. and 09:14 a.m., LPA Castellanos observed multiple instances of lack of visual supervision:

§ Staff 2 (S2) left three (3) toddlers alone in Classroom 1 while she walked to the facility’s dumpster and then entered the preschool classroom.

o At approximately 9:06 a.m., Child 1 (C1) exited the toddler classroom, ran into the preschool classroom after S2, and then returned to the toddler classroom unsupervised.

o At no time did S2 appear to be visually observing or actively supervising the children.

§ At approximately 9:13 a.m., LPA observed S1 exit the preschool classroom and enter the toddler classroom, leaving seven (7) children in the preschool classroom without supervision.

These observations demonstrate noncompliance with Section 101229(a)(1) – Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision, which states: “No children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time… Supervision shall include visual observation.” The licensee failed to correct previously cited violations within the required timeframe. As a result, civil penalties have been assessed.


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2026
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE ONES ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495012
VISIT DATE: 04/27/2026
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Interviews and LPA observations indicate that the facility has not had a qualified Director since September 2025.

The facility has been previously cited for noncompliance with Section 101215.1(b) – Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties on: 11/07/2025, 11/10/2025, 12/12/2025 and 03/03/2026. Continued noncompliance constitutes a Type A violation.

Pursuant to Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, three (3) deficiencies are cited and documented on the LIC 809-D.

Upon receipt of this report, the Licensee must post the Notice of Site Visit and any licensing report documenting a Type A deficiency for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain required posting will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. A copy of this report must be provided to all currently enrolled parents/guardians by the next business day or upon return. For the next 12 months, a copy must also be provided to parents/guardians of newly enrolled children. The Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) must be placed in each child’s file upon receipt. A copy of the LIC 9224 was provided during today’s visit.

An exit interview was conducted, and the Plan of Corrections was reviewed with S2. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided to S1, whose signature acknowledges receipt of these documents.


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2026
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Created By: Cristina Castellanos On 04/27/2026 at 02:14 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: LITTLE ONES ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495012

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/27/2026
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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CCR
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101216.4(a)(2) Preschool Program with Toddler Component (2) The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children. Space planning and usage for the toddler component shall be governed by the provisions of Section 101438.3. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space must be approved by the Department.

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Effective immediately, the Licensee will ensure that toddler age children (18-24 months) are cared for only in the licensed toddler classroom and will no longer be commingled with preschool age children at any time of day, including opening, closing, lunch breaks, and transitions.
The Licensee will implement a revised staffing schedule to ensure separate, dedicated staff are assigned to the toddler program and preschool program at all times. Will submit written plan and revised staffing schedule to LPA via email by POC due date.
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: 3 toddlers commingled with 6 preschool-aged children starting at 11:58am, which poses/posed an immediatel health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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The Licensee will actively recruit and hire additional qualified staff to ensure consistent coverage for both programs. Recruitment efforts will be documented and available for department review.
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Effective immediately, the Licensee will ensure that no child is ever left without visual supervision. Staff have been instructed that children must remain within sight and sound at all times, including during transitions, trash disposal, restroom breaks, and classroom movement.
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Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in 2 Staff Members not providing Care and Supervison to 3 toddlers and 7 preschoolersduring today's inspection between 9:03am to 9:14am, which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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The Licensee will adjust staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage at all times. This includes:Staggered breaks and lunchesAssigning a dedicated float staff during high risk periodsCalling in on-call staff when neededReducing enrollment temporarily if staffing cannot meet supervision requirements. Licensee will submit corrective plan to LPA via email by POC due date.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Cristina Castellanos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/27/2026


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Created By: Cristina Castellanos On 04/27/2026 at 02:32 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: LITTLE ONES ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495012

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/27/2026
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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101215.1 Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties (b) All child care centers shall have a director.

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Effective immediately, the Licensee will designate a temporary acting administrator who meets the minimum qualifications for a fully qualified teacher and will oversee daily operations until a qualified Director is hired.
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Based on observations, record review and interviews of relevant staff, it was confirmed that the facility does not have a designated Director as of September 2025, which poses/posed an immediatel health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Licensee will submit the candidate’s - Director Packet (transcripts, resume, and experience verification, etc.) to the Department for review by POC due date. Note: Physical Packet is required.

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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.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Cristina Castellanos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/27/2026


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