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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495423
Report Date: 04/24/2026
Date Signed: 05/11/2026 01:21:37 PM

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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:LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE CHILD CARE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197495423
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SHAUNEE BREAUXFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:13801 INGLEWOOD AVETELEPHONE:
(818) 921-3732
CITY:HAWTHORNESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90250
CAPACITY: 30TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30CENSUS: 10DATE:
04/24/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
04:00 PM
MET WITH:Director Rafeda ShamsaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:20 PM
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On 4/24/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Wheatley conducted a case management inspection. The director Rafeda Shamsa was not present upon arrival. Teacher Komal Zaheer stated the director was absent today. She called the director to come to the facility. LPA met with the director.

Upon arrival, LPA Wheatley observed 10 children on the premises. LPA observed two children in the restroom supervised by Staff #1. LPA observed 5 children supervised by Staff #2. LPA observed three children napping unsupervised in the enclosed classroom which is also used for circle time. LPA was informed that a third staff member left to go home.

Based on LPA's observations, this is a Type A violation for lack of supervision. See LIC 809D report.

An exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report was read and provided. A Notice of Site Visit will be posted for 30 days.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maureen Neal
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2026
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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Created By: Veronica Wheatley On 04/24/2026 at 04:15 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: LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495423

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/24/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
04/27/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101229

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101229 (a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. Supervision shall include visual observation.
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The director will submit a plan of correction by 4/27/26. Director will ensure children are supervised at all times. Director will ensure that there are enough staff to supervise children at all times.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA Wheatley observed three children napping without supervsion inside of an enclosed classroom. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to the health and safety child 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.
Maureen Neal
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Veronica Wheatley
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/24/2026


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Created By: Veronica Wheatley On 04/24/2026 at 04:41 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: LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495423

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/24/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
04/27/2026
Section Cited
HSC
1596.808

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Health & Safety Code- 1596.808 Beverages served by day care providers to children; requirements; exceptions for medical needs and beverages provided by parents or guardians; updated guidelines; inspections to determine compliance. Commencing January 1, 2012, except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), a licensed child day care facility shall comply with all of the following requirements for beverages served by the day care provider to children in the provider’s care:
(1) Whenever milk is served, serve only lowfat (1 percent) milk or nonfat milk to children two years of age or older.
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The director will submit a plan of correction by 4/27/26. Director will purchase 1% milk and submit proof to the Department.
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LPA Wheatley inspected the refrigerator and observed 2% milk inside of the refrigerator.
This is a Type B violation. The milk required is 1%. This poses a potential risk to the Health and Safety of child 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.
Maureen Neal
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Veronica Wheatley
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/24/2026


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