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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495012
Report Date: 11/07/2025
Date Signed: 11/10/2025 07:34:17 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:
850
ADDRESS:4415 165TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(310) 462-9073
CITY:LAWNDALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90260
CAPACITY: 38TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 38CENSUS: 8DATE:
11/07/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:26 PM
MET WITH:S2TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:05 PM
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On 11/07/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cristina Castellanos conducted an unannounced case management inspection for the purpose of ensuring the standards are being met in accordance with California Tittle 22 Regulations and California Health and Safety Codes.

During today’s inspection, eight (8) children and two (2) adult staff members were present in Classroom 2. Per the facility’s license, the toddler program serves children ages 18 months to 24 months. Furthermore, LPA Castellanos observed one toddler (C1) 18 months of age consistently commingling with seven preschool-aged children throughout the day. The oldest preschool-aged child present during today’s inspection was five and a half years old. The commingling occurred during multiple routine activities, including arrival, circle time, lunch, and nap time. According to staff members S1 and S2, Room 1 is the designated classroom for toddlers. However, during the inspection, Room 1 was inaccessible, as Licensee Cherelle Rivera was in possession of the only key to the room. LPA Castellanos informed staff that, in accordance with Title 22, Regulation 101216.4(a)(2), “The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children.” The observed commingling is not in compliance with this regulation.

On September 18, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cristina Castellanos conducted an unannounced visit to the above-mentioned facility. During the visit, Licensee Cherelle Rivera disclosed that the facility’s Director was terminated on August 25, 2025. Based on LPA’s observations and interviews with relevant staff, it was confirmed that the facility does not have a designated Director as of September 2025. This status places the facility out of compliance with Title 22, Section 101215.1(b), which requires each licensed child care center to have a qualified and designated Director responsible for the operation of the facility.


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/07/2025
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 RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE ONES ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495012
VISIT DATE: 11/07/2025
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Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, there were two (2) deficiencies cited at this time for violation of Title 22 regulation; (see LIC809-D).

Upon receipt of this report, S2 shall post the Notice of Site Visit and any Licensing report documenting a Type “A” deficiency. The report and the Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgment of Receipt (LIC9224) form must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee was provided with a copy of the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) Form during this visit.

An exit interview was conducted, and Plan of Correction was reviewed and developed with S2. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with S2, whose signature on this form confirms 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: 11/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2025
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Document Has Been Signed on 11/10/2025 07:34 AM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Cristina Castellanos On 11/07/2025 at 02:05 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: 11/07/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
11/10/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101216.4(a)(2)

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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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Licensee agrees to retrain all staff on Preschool Program with Toddler Component. Licensee will make sure Toddlers and Preschoolers will be in their designated room and areas by Monday morning November 10, 2025.
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: C1 18 months of age consistently commingled with seven preschool-aged children throughout the day, which poses/posed an immediatel health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Type A
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Section Cited
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101215.1(b) Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties (b) All child care centers shall have a director.

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Licensee agrees to have a qualified and designated Director responsible for the operation of the facility by Monday Morning November 10, 2025.
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Based on observations (09/18/2025 & 11/07/2025) and interviews with relevant staff, it was confirmed that the facility does not have a designated Director as of September 2025.
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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.
Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Cristina Castellanos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/07/2025


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