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13801 INGLEWOOD AVE, Hawthorne CA 90250 · License #197495423 · Center · Single Licensed Child Care Center
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101212(d)(1)(B) · 101212 (d)(1)(B)-Reporting Requirements- Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. The director will submit a LIC 624 Unusual Incident/Injury report to the Department by 5/4/26 via email to ESROINCIDENTREPORTS@DSS.CA.GOV
LPA Wheatley was informed by the director and other witness that Child #1 was injured with scissors while at the day care. The child was taken to the doctor. The injury was not reported to Licensing. This poses a potential risk to the immediate Health and Safety risk to the health and safety child in care Maureen Neal NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Veronica Wheatley NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/01/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
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101230(a)(4) · 101230 Activities (a) Each center shall provide a variety of daily activities designed to meet the needs of children in care, including but not limited to: (4) Toileting.
LPA Clayton's observation that the children in the Dolphin class are not having their toileting/diapering needs addressed until a another teacher arrives at 10am, which posed a Health and Safety risk to children in care
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101223(a)(3) · 101223 (a) (1) (3) Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, …….or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting…….
LPA Clayton's observation of the staff forcing the children to sleep and forcing the children to wake up from their nap which poses a Health and Safety Risk to children in care
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101227(7)(B) · (7) Modified diets prescribed by a child's physician as a medical necessity shall be provided. (B) A child shall not be served any food to which the child's record indicates he/she has an allergy. Director and staff are to ensure that no child is served any food to which the child's records indicate he or she has an allergy. Director is to update and post the allergy list in the kitchen as necessary.
Director's acknowledgement that on at least one occsasion, the child in care was served food indicated in her file as an allergen, which posed an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care Request Denied
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101223(a)(1)(3) · Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, …….or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping……. Director and staff will ensure that all children in care are accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff, and are free from corporal punishment, infliction of pain or other actions of a punitive nature.
The child in care suffered a dislocated elbow in care, and LPA Clayton's observation of teacher S1 pulling children by the wrist, and arm, which poses and immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101212(d)(1)(C) · (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation...... (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day...... In addition, a written report...... submitted to the Department within seven days....(1) Events reported shall include the following:(C)Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. Director and all staff will ensure that all Unusual Incidents are reported to the child's authorized representative and the Department as indicated in the Title 22 Regulation.
LPA Clayton interviews revealed that the student bit a teacher, which required medical attention and the incident was not reported to the parent or the department in the time frame outlined in the above mentioned regulation, which posed an immediate Health and Safety risk to the child in care Director and staff are to watch the Child Care Reporting Requirements video on the Licensing Website and to provide a written Declaration of Understanding of the requirements on the provided Declaration form (LIC 855) to the Department via USPS no later than December 14, 2025. Karren Starks NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lisa Clayton NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/04/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
101216.2(d)(1)(2)(3) · (d)An aide assisting a fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) in the supervision of up to 18 preschool-age children, pursuant to Section 101216.3 shall meet the following requirements: (1) Completion of six postsecondary semester or equivalent ………….or (2) Completion of at least two postsecondary semester units or equivalent………or child development each semester or quarter following initial employment, and (3) Continuation in the educational program each semester or quarter until six units have been completed. (e)n aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. Director will ensure that staff provide proof of education requirements prior to working with the children and to ensure that the staff are working within Title 22 regulations based on verified education and experience as necessary.
LPA Clayton record review of the staff file and the inability to veriry the education requirement was met, and LPA Clayton observed the staff supervising children in the absence of a fully qualified teacher
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101223(a)(2)(3) · Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, ..........or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. Director Rafeda and staff are to watch the Children's Personal Rights in Child Care video on the Licensing Website and to provide a written Declaration of Understanding of the requirements on the provided Declaration form (LIC 855) to the Department via USPS no later than November 17, 2025
LPA Clayton's observation of staff repeatedly send a child outside without assessing the child’s needs, (eating, toileting, etc.) which is a violation of the child’s personal rights
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
101170(e)(1) · 101170 Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review...shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption asrequired by the Department or....... Director/ Administrators will ensure all individuals subject to criminal records review will have criminal records clearance, transfer clearance, or criminal records exemption prior to working or volunteering in the facility.
LPA Clayton observed teacher S1 working at the CCC, and LPA records review, staff S1 begin work at the facility on September 2, 2025. Fingerprints were submitted on 09/09/2025. Karren Starks NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lisa Clayton NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/06/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.