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4415 165TH STREET, Lawndale CA 90260 · License #197495012 · Center · Day Care Center
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101216.4(a)(2) · 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.
Effective immediately, the Licensee will ensure that toddler age children (18-24 months) are cared for only in the licensed toddler classroom and will no longer be commingled with preschool age children at any time of day, including opening, closing, lunch breaks, and transitions. The Licensee will implement a revised staffing schedule to ensure separate, dedicated staff are assigned to the toddler program and preschool program at all times. Will submit written plan and revised staffing schedule to LPA via email by POC due date. Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: 3 toddlers commingled with 6 preschool-aged children starting at 11:58am, which poses/posed an immediatel health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The Licensee will actively recruit and hire additional qualified staff to ensure consistent coverage for both programs. Recruitment efforts will be documented and available for department review.
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101229(a)(1) · Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision 101229(a)The licensee shall provide care...(1)No children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation.
Effective immediately, the Licensee will ensure that no child is ever left without visual supervision. Staff have been instructed that children must remain within sight and sound at all times, including during transitions, trash disposal, restroom breaks, and classroom movement. Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in 2 Staff Members not providing Care and Supervison to 3 toddlers and 7 preschoolersduring today's inspection between 9:03am to 9:14am, which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The Licensee will adjust staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage at all times. This includes:Staggered breaks and lunchesAssigning a dedicated float staff during high risk periodsCalling in on-call staff when neededReducing enrollment temporarily if staffing cannot meet supervision requirements. Licensee will submit corrective plan to LPA via email by POC due date. Loyce Phillips NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cristina Castellanos NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/27/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
Disposition: Substantiated
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Disposition: Unsubstantiated
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101215.1(b) · 101215.1 Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties (b) All child care centers shall have a director.
Effective immediately, the Licensee will designate a temporary acting administrator who meets the minimum qualifications for a fully qualified teacher and will oversee daily operations until a qualified Director is hired. Based on observations, record review and interviews of relevant staff, it was confirmed that the facility does not have a designated Director as of September 2025, which poses/posed an immediatel health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee will submit the candidate’s - Director Packet (transcripts, resume, and experience verification, etc.) to the Department for review by POC due date. Note: Physical Packet is required. Loyce Phillips NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cristina Castellanos NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/27/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
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101215.1(b) · Section – Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties on 11/07/2025, 11/10/2025, and 12/12/2025 . Continued noncompliance constitutes a
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101216.2(e) · 101216.2 Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties (e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.
Licensee will remove S3 from being alone with toddler-age children until she meets all required qualifications under Title 22 regulations. S3 will only work under the direct supervision of a fully qualified staff member. Based on LPA observations, record reviews, and interviews that were conducted the facility did not comply with the section cited above; S3 does not meet the required qualifications to be alone with toddler-age children as observed by LPA throughout the day, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Addtionally, Licensee agrees to Provide staff training on Title 22 personnel requirements, including documentation of qualifications, appropriate supervision, and classroom coverage expectations. All staff will sign a training acknowledgment form and submit via email to LPA by POC due date. Loyce Phillips NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cristina Castellanos NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/03/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
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101215.1(b) · 101215.1 Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties (b) All child care centers shall have a director.
The Licensee will take immediate and sustained action to ensure full compliance with Title 22, Section 101215.1(b) regarding Director Qualifications and Duties. To correct the repeated violation, the Licensee will: *Appoint a qualified Director/Substitude Director who meets all Title 22 educational and experience requirements by POC due date. *Documentation verifying qualifications- including transcripts, permits, and experience records - will be submitted to the department for approval. Based on observations, record review and interviews of relevant staff, it was confirmed that the facility does not have a designated Director as of September 2025, which poses/posed an immediatel health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. *Provide written assurance that the facility will maintain a qualified Director at all times and will notify CCLD immediately of any changes in Director status as required by Title 22. Loyce Phillips NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cristina Castellanos NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/03/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
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101212(d) · 101212 Reporting Requirements (d) 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...
The Licensee will ensure full compliance with Title 22 reporting requirements: *Review Title 22 reporting regulations with all staff, including the requirement to notify CCLD within the mandated timeframe for any reportable incident. *Implement a written reporting protocol outlining step-by-step procedures for notifying CCLD, including designated responsible staff and backup personnel. This protocol will be kept accessible in the facility. Based on record review, interviews, and all evidence obtained, the facility failed to comply with the section cited above by not notifying CCLD of the incident that occurred on 12/03/2025 as required, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. *Licensee will submit proof of staff training and a copy of the updated reporting protocol to LPA by POC due date via email.
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101215.1(b) · During today’s inspection 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 , which requires each licensed child care center to have a qualified and designated Director responsible for the operation of the facility. Additionally, on 11/07/2025 and 11/10/2025 the facility was cited for section 101215.1(b). Staff member 2 (S2) confirmed to LPAs that she will be taking on the role of director. Per record review the director’s qualifications for S2 were not available for review.
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101229(a)(1) · At 11:33am LPAs observed C2 running out the facility’s gate to the sidewalk without proper supervision. Shortly after within a minute LPAs observed C2 walked back inside without any proper supervision. Facility is not in compliance with section Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)The licensee shall provide care...(1) No children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation.
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101216.4(a)(2) · 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.
Licensee will submit a staffing plan ensuring the facility meets compliance by POC due date to LPA via email. Licensee will make sure Toddlers and Preschoolers will be in their designated room and areas by Monday morning December 15, 2025. Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: C2 18 months of age consistently commingled with 8 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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101215.1(b) · 101215.1(b) Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties (b) All child care centers shall have a director.
Licensee agrees to submit documentation of a qualified director to LPA via email by POC due date. Additionally Licensee agrees to have a qualified and designated Director responsible for the operation of the facility by Monday Morning December 15, 2025. Based on observations, record review and interviews of relevant staff, it was confirmed that the facility does not have a designated Director as of September 2025, which poses/posed an immediatel health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Loyce Phillips NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cristina Castellanos NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/12/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
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101224(a) · Telephones 101224(a) All child care centers shall have working telephone service on the premises.
Licensee will have a working telephone service on the premises at all times during the hours of operation. Based on observation and interview with relevant staff the facility did not comply with the section cited above; the telephone number on file belongs to owner Cherelle Rivera, who was not present during today’s inspection, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Loyce Phillips NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cristina Castellanos NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/12/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
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101229(a)(1) · Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision 101229(a)The licensee shall provide care...(1)No children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation.
Licensee agrees to provide a written statement (LIC 855 Declaration Form) on intention to keep children safe at all times. Declaration to be submitted to LPA via email by POC due date. Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above: at 11:33am LPAs observed C2 running out the facility's gate to the sidewalk without proper supervision, which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Loyce Phillips NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cristina Castellanos NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/12/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
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101216.4(a)(2) · 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.
Licensee will make sure Toddlers and Preschoolers will be in their designated room and areas by Monday morning November 10, 2025. Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: C6 18 months of age consistently commingled with 8 preschool-aged children throughout the day, which poses/posed an immediatel health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Loyce Phillips NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cristina Castellanos NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/02/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101216.4(a)(2) · Section – Preschool Program with Toddler Component Section 101215.1(b) – Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Cherelle Rivera. During the interview, LPA reviewed the findings and discussed the outcome of the visit. A copy of the licensing report was provided to the Licensee. A Notice of Site Visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days in a prominent location at the facility. Failure to comply with this posting requirement will result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Page 2 NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER Loyce Phillips NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST Cristina Castellanos LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE DATE 11/10/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
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101216.2(e) · Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties 101216.2(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.
Licensee agrees to develop and implement a plan to make sure that qualified staff are present hroughout the day. Licensee will submit the developed plan in writing to LPA via email by the POC due date. Based on LPA observations, record reviews, and interviews that were conducted the facility did not comply with the section cited above; from 8:20am to 9:05am, eight (8) children were present in Preschool Classroom No. 2 under the supervision of one aide (S3), which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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101216.3(b) · Teacher-Child Ratio 101216.3(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance.
Licensee agrees to review the following video with staff: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/teacher-child-ratios-in-child-care-centers/ Will submit a confirmation sheet signed by all staff to LPA via email by POC due date. Based on LPA observations, record reviews, and interviews that were conducted the facility did not comply with the section cited above and it was found that the facility was operating out of ratio, classroom 2 only had an aide an no teacher with 8 children in care, which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Loyce Phillips NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cristina Castellanos NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/10/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
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101216.4(a)(2) · 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.
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. 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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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101215.1(b) · 101215.1(b) Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties (b) All child care centers shall have a director.
Licensee agrees to have a qualified and designated Director responsible for the operation of the facility by Monday Morning November 10, 2025. 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. 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.
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101229(a)(1) · Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision 101229(a)The licensee shall provide care...(1)No children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation.
Licensees agrees to have staff members view the video, answer questions stated below, and return written replies to LPA via email by POC due date. Supervising Children in Child Care Centers - California Child Care Licensing - Resources for Parents and Providers Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in 2 Staff Members not providing Care and Supervison to 8 children during today's inspection, which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. (childcarevideos.org) Supervising Children in Child Care Centers Supervising children is the primary task of child care center staff. Gain an understanding of the licensing requirements that pertain to appropriate supervision. This video provides helpful answers to the following questions: 1. How does Community Care Licensing define supervision in child care centers? 2. What are some best practices for supervising children in a child care center? 3. What do I need to keep in mind about supervision during transitions?
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101229.1(a)(1) · Sign In and Sign Out 101229.1 (a)...the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center... (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.
Director agrees to ensure that all parents sign in and and out at all times. Director will submit a written statement of understanding signed by all staff and parents to LPA via email by POC due date. Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 9 chidlren were not signed in, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Escobedo
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101229(a)(1) · Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision 101229(a)The licensee shall provide care...(1)No children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation.
Director will provide a written declaration on how staff will ensure children are not left without supervision of a techer at any time, which shall include visual observation as well. The written declaration will be provided via email to LPA by POC due date. Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in 1 staff not providing Care and Supervison to 8 children during nap time, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Escobedo
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101216(f) · Personnel Requirements (f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observeation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, director was left alone to supervise children from 12:22 -12:36 p.m. without valid certificaiton, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 03/08/2024
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101229.1(a)(1) · Sign In and Sign Out (a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 10 chidlren were not signed in, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 03/08/2024
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101223(a)(2) · 101223(a)(2) Personal Rights ...(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following rights (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accomodations, furnishings and equipment that meets....
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 fire extinghisher not servived annually, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 03/08/2024
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