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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198401312
Report Date: 09/18/2025
Date Signed: 09/18/2025 03:01:22 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/18/2025 03:01 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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:LAUGHTER N LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198401312
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LESLIE DAVISFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:5600 ATLANTIC AVETELEPHONE:
(562) 453-8083
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90805
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 11CENSUS: 6DATE:
09/18/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Leslie DavisTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On 09/18/2025 at 9:30 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Elka Chavez and Andrea Carter conducted an unannounced prelicensing inspection to add a new infant and toddler program to an existing preschool license which will be consolidated under a new single license. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Facility Representative, Mikeisha Wright. LPAs were joined by Applicant, Leslie Davis at approximately at 10:00 am.

This facility is currently licensed as a preschool program (191809009) with a capacity of 22 children serving ages 2 to entry into first grade in (3) classrooms: Hummingbirds, Super Stars and Brown Bears. The Licensee, Leslie Davis, has requested to increase their licensed capacity to 31 children: (3) infants from ages 6 weeks to 18 months in the Happy Campers Classroom; (3) toddlers from ages 18 to 36 months in the Little Monkeys Classroom and (22) preschoolers from ages 2 to 6 years old in (3) classrooms: Hummingbirds, Super Stars and Brown Bears.

Visitors and parents enter through the parking lot entrance located towards the back of the school and children are escorted to their designated classroom by staff. Sign in and sign out occurs at the entrance located by the parking lot entrance.

The hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Present during today’s inspection were 6 children with 2 staff. Appropriate ratios and supervision were observed. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPAs informed Applicant that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elka Chavez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/18/2025
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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LAUGHTER N LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198401312
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2025
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LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured new additional indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space for infants measured 105.44 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of (3) Children. Total indoor activity space for toddlers measured 120.59, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of (3) Children. The total indoor activity space for the preschool measured 902.75 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of (22) Children. LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via filtered water and disposable cups. LPAs observed 3 cribs available for infant children’s use. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 8/6/2025. The Department will need to submit a fire safety inspection request which includes all the components being requested.

LPAs observed a total of (2) sinks and (2) toilets available for preschool children’s use. LPAs did not observe a toilet or sink for toddler children’s use. LPAs did not observe one potty chair or toilet for every five infants being potty trained. LPAs observed a changing table in the preschool restroom with at least 1” padding covered with moisture-resistant, washable material. Sides of the changing table are at least 3” high and the changing table is within arm’s reach of a sink. The applicant will submit a waiver for the infant and toddler children to share the preschool restroom. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the director’s office. The ill children will use the staff restroom.



The facility will provide lunch, AM and PM snacks to children in care. The kitchen area currently includes a stove, microwave, toaster oven, sink, electric stove and prep counter. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials.

The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the preschool is 1,906.96 square feet. At this time, the toddlers do not have a designated outdoor play area. A waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to the toddlers not having their own yard shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elka Chavez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LAUGHTER N LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198401312
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2025
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The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is chain link which is at least four feet high. The total square footage for preschool outdoor activity space is 1,906.90 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate 25 children at one time. At this time, the infants and toddlers do not have a designated outdoor play area. A waiver to share the preschool playground at different times in the AM and PM due to the infants and toddlers not having their own yard shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. Shade is provided via sunshade sails. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a Step 2 climbing structure on the playground for children which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climbers provided by rubber mats. Drinking water is available via water pitcher and disposable cups. LPAs observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Leslie Davis was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP).

The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:

• The Applicant will need to submit a waiver for shared use of the outdoor space.


• The Applicant will need to submit waiver for the infant and toddler children to use the preschool restrooms.
• The Applicant will need to resubmit the following application documents:
Application for Child Care Center License (LIC 200A), Personnel Report (LIC 500), Job Descriptions, Personnel Policies, Parent handbook, Admissions Agreement and Schedule of Daily Activities.

Applicant, Leslie Davis understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.

Applicant, Leslie Davis was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elka Chavez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LAUGHTER N LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198401312
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2025
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This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPAs reviewed with applicant, Leslie Davis the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant, Leslie Davis and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPAs also informed applicant, of the importance of checking for 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.

Applicant, Leslie Davis was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. “

A license for a total of 31 children: (3) Infants age 6 weeks to 18 months in the Happy Campers Classroom; (3) toddlers from ages 18 to 36 months in the Little Monkeys Classroom and (22) preschoolers from ages 2 to 6 years old in (3) classrooms: Humming Birds, Super Stars and Brown Bears will be granted upon a final file review and response from the fire department.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Leslie Davis.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elka Chavez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025
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