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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191605004
Report Date: 08/10/2026
Date Signed: 08/25/2026 09:53:46 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNINGFACILITY NUMBER:
191605004
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		TIFFANY MCDUFFIEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1014-1020 N. PARK AVENUETELEPHONE:
(310) 672-3777
CITY:INGLEWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90302
CAPACITY: 51TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 15DATE:
08/10/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:40 AM
MET WITH: Kirstin Mc DuffieTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
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On 08/10/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Doris Whitmore conducted an unannounced 3- Year required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Director, Kirstin McDuffie, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday. LPA confirmed the facility phone number is 310-672-3777. LPA observed a total of 15 children supervised by 2 staff, LPA verified that all adults present are associated to the facility.LPA also reviewed the sign in and sign out sheet to verify the LPA toured the inside and outside of the facility. The space was found to be clean and free from any potential hazards. The furniture was found to be in good condition and age appropriate. There is adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. Drinking water is readily available in the classrooms. Each child has their own refillable water bottle. Isolation area for sick students is in one of the empty classrooms. LPA observed adequate arrangements for isolation and care of ill children. LPA observed mats being used for napping. Playground equipment is 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. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

The bathroom and toileting areas were inspected; LPA observed adequate toilets and sinks to accommodate the facility’s capacity. LPA observed the toilets flushing properly. The bathroom was found to be clean. There is adequate lighting/ventilation in the bathroom area. The menu was posted near the entrance. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and lunch. The facility has one or more functioning fire extinguishers. The fire extinguisher was a 3 – 40 B: B: C. LPA observed a combined smoke detectors and carbon monoxide, The combined smoke detector and carbon monoxide could not be tested due to nap time and children sleeping. One person was observed to be trained in CPR and Pediatric 1st Aid. First Aid supplies were inventoried and available. LPA reviewed the Fire Drill log which was found to be current. Children and staff files were reviewed. LPA reviewed 6 children’s files that were completed with documents Pg1

Karren Starks
Doris Whitmore
DATE: 08/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/10/2026
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: Doris Whitmore On 08/10/2026 at 12:13 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: ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING
FACILITY NUMBER: 191605004

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/10/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on ) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in1 out of 3] persons) did not have documentation of their mandated training certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/21/2026
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 Licenee will provide a copy of mandated training certificate and emaied to Licensing Prgram Analyst
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 (personsn did have a copy of their immunzation record in the file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/21/2026
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 Staff will provide a copy of immunization record and licensee will email me the copy.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Karren Starks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Doris Whitmore
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/10/2026


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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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING
FACILITY NUMBER: 191605004
VISIT DATE: 08/10/2026
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LPA reviewed 3 Staff files. Out of the 3 staff files reviewed there was one file missing a current Mandated Reporter Certificate. One file was missing the Immunization Record.

Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed facility. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16.



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.).
Facility has drinking water delivered.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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. LPA also informed facility representative 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 .

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.


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 [email protected]. Pg2
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karren Starks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/10/2026
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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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING
FACILITY NUMBER: 191605004
VISIT DATE: 08/10/2026
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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.
LPA Whitmore shared with Kirstin McDuffie PIN- 24-08 Year- Round/ Daily Reminder of Water Safety Requirements and Measures.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.


Please see the D- Page for deficiencies.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Kirstin Mc Duffie
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karren Starks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/10/2026
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