197495209-2-5-2026-30-CC-JLAO-DR2AMX-20260205232127

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495209
Report Date: 02/04/2026
Date Signed: 02/05/2026 11:22:01 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/05/2026 11:22 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:	MY FIRST PLACE - VIRGINIA AVE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197495209
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	CINTHIA GALLARDO		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	2702 VIRGINIA AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(310) 383-7988
CITY:	SANTA MONICA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90404
CAPACITY: 40	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 40	CENSUS: 22	DATE:	02/04/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	11:45 AM
MET WITH:	Cinthia Gallardo		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:30 PM

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On 2/4/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano arrived at above mentioned facility for the purpose of an unannounced 3 Year Required inspection. LPA met with Cinthia Gallardo, Facility Director, and discussed the purpose of the visit.

Facility operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Facility is licensed to serve 20 infants ages birth to 2 years old and 20 toddlers children ages 18 months to 36 months. Facility is a combo facility with a licensed preschool on site.

LPA observed 2 sleeping infants and 1 staff member present in the infant sleeping room and 7 children and 3 staff members in the classroom space. LPA observed 10 Toddler age children in the outside yard with 2 staff members present and 3 children and 1 staff member in the bathroom area. LPA reviewed the sign in and sign out sheets to verify the census.

LPA inspected each classroom and found them to be clean and free from any potential hazards. LPA observed classroom to have age appropriate material and equipment. Furniture in each classroom was found to be in good repair and age appropriate. There is adequate heating, lighting and ventilation.

Cribs and other napping equipment, as well as bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage and cleanliness. Storage for children's belongings was inspected. Availability of drinking water was reviewed inside and outside of the facility. The facility has a needs and services plan for every infant. First aid kit was observed in the classroom. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in the isolation room.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Judy Laureano
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/04/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2026

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: MY FIRST PLACE - VIRGINIA AVE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495209
	VISIT DATE: 02/04/2026

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Changing tables within arm's reach of a sink, sinks, potty training chairs and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. The feeding tables, changing tables, napping equipment placement, swings, bedding and storage areas were reviewed for safety. Water temperature, toilet paper, paper towels, area safety and sanitation were inspected.

There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items are made inaccessible locked in the classroom cabinet.

Facility enrolls children that might need Incidental medical services. Medication if needed, is stored outside the classroom, inaccessible to the children in care. LPA observed all necessary Community Care Licensing forms, CCL, stored with the medication.

No poisons were observed during the inspection.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. 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. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe.

Families are responsible for ensuring meals are brought to facility in appropriate lunch boxes/bags (e.g. ice packs and/or thermos). Facility contracts with an outside vendor to provide meals and snacks in case families are interested in contracting services. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors.

Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Areas around high climbing equipment, such as slides have cushioning material to absorb falls.

The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. There is a working carbon monoxide detector, centralize sprinkler system and working fire extinguishers throughout the facility.

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

At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid training was reviewed by LPA; all staff was observed with current certification. LPA discussed the importance of making sure all Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid training is EMSA approved.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Judy Laureano
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/04/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2026

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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: MY FIRST PLACE - VIRGINIA AVE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495209
	VISIT DATE: 02/04/2026

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LPA reviewed 4 staff files and observed files to be complete. LPA reviewed all other necessary requirements such as Mandated Reporter Training certificate, educational qualifications and Health Screening. LPA reminded director to ensure all who provided care and supervision complete the correct training: Child Care Providers Training.

The name of the childcare center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department.

The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. Facility uses an electronic sign in/out system, Procare. Director confirmed hard copies of sign in/out sheets are available for LPA’s review.

All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed 10 files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child, medical assessment, individual feeding plan, and Infant Needs and Services Plan.

LPA observed required posting such as the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Child Passenger Restraint System, Parent’s Rights Poster, Personal Rights Form posted for parents to view.

The facility has sufficient age appropriate furniture, and equipment including cribs, cots or mats, changing tables and feeding chairs. There is indoor and outdoor activity space for infants and toddlers that is physically separate. Outdoor waiver and schedule was observed posted on the facility’s parent board.

Each crib, mat or cot is occupied by only one infant at time and cribs are kept free from all loose articles including blankets and pillows and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Staff physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Documentation for infants up to 12 months includes sleeping position if it is other than on their back. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Staff-infant ratio requirements are being met while infants are sleeping. Facility uses Procare, online application to document and/or log staff’s 15 minute checks on sleeping infants.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Judy Laureano
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/04/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2026

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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: MY FIRST PLACE - VIRGINIA AVE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495209
	VISIT DATE: 02/04/2026

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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.

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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed director of the importance of checking for and removing any 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)

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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 child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Cinthia Gallardo.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Judy Laureano
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/04/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2026

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