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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191603520
Report Date: 09/24/2025
Date Signed: 09/24/2025 04:21:29 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/24/2025 04:21 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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:TEMPLE AKIBA OF CULVER CITYFACILITY NUMBER:
191603520
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BISHOFF, RANDEEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:5249 S. SEPULVEDA BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(310) 398-5783
CITY:CULVER CITYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90230
CAPACITY: 99TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 99CENSUS: 58DATE:
09/24/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:46 AM
MET WITH:Randee BishoffTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:05 PM
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On 09/24/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Ranita Richmond and Cristina Castellanos made an announced visit at the above named Child Care Center (CCC) for the purpose of conducting case management inspection. LPAs were greeted by facility director Randee Bishoff who provided a tour of the facility according to the facility sketch provided.

LPAs observed 58 children and 14 staff members providing care and supervision.

The facility is requesting a decrease of capacity on the preschool program that serves children ages: 2 years old to 5 years old. The facility is requesting an increase of capacity on the toddler component that serves children ages: 18 months to 24 months in age.

LPAs toured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility to ensure that no major changes have been made that would impact capacity. The facility will remove classroom #5 from the preschool program and replace it with classroom #4. Classroom #4 will no longer serve as a toddler classroom. Classroom #5 will now replace classroom #4 as the toddler classroom.

Toddler Component

Room 5= 876.0225 Square Feet

Preschool

Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, & 7= 2676.8975 Square Feet

The applicant is requesting to serve a total of 80 preschool age children (2 years old to 5 years old) and 20 toddlers (ages 18 months to 24 months).

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2025
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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: TEMPLE AKIBA OF CULVER CITY
FACILITY NUMBER: 191603520
VISIT DATE: 09/24/2025
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Childcare days of operation are Monday –Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted on 9/02/25 by Inspector Noah Piechowski of the Culver City Fire Department.

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Fire extinguishers of 3A40BC or larger were observed. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide were observed in space. Facility was observed with a centralized sprinkler system.

The required postings were posted in a prominent area for parents and visitors’ view. Age-appropriate furniture and equipment was observed in good repair. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys and furniture. Each classroom was observed with a sink and water outlet/fountain.

Per applicant drinking water will be provided through filtered water jugs. Water will be readily available both indoors and outdoors.

The facility has central heating and cooling. Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects, or debris. Adequate lighting was observed. The classrooms were clean in good repair.

Trash cans used for solid waste were observed with tight fitting lids. No Fireplaces or open face heaters were observed in the space. Storage for disinfectants and cleaning solutions and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children in care.

Preschool rooms are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 with the addition of room 4. LPAs observed and measured room 4 due to facility converting the space to preschool use.

Toddler room is room 5. LPAs measured room due to facility converting the space to toddler use.

Total indoor space, as of 9/24/2025:
Preschool: Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, & 7 measures 2676.8975 square feet divided by 35 square feet= 76 children.

Toddler: Room 5 measures 876.0225 square feet divided by 35 square feet = 25 children

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2025
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: TEMPLE AKIBA OF CULVER CITY
FACILITY NUMBER: 191603520
VISIT DATE: 09/24/2025
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Restrooms:

The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. Faucets delivered cold water.

Changing tables were observed within arm’s reach of sinks. Children will have access to 8 toilets, 4 urinals, and 6 sinks.

Outdoor Activity Space:

LPAs observed and inspected the outdoor play areas. Shaded rest area for the children was observed. LPAs observed the outdoor areas to be free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. LPAs observed the areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.

No bodies of water were observed at facility.

There shall be at least 75 square feet per child of outdoor activity space based on the total licensed capacity.

Measurements for the outdoor activity area were 6600.90 divided by 75 sq. ft. per child for capacity total of 88 preschool children ( 2 upstairs yards) and 1167.55 divided by 75 sq. ft. per child for capacity of 15 toddlers (directly outside of the Parparim classroom).

Outdoor waiver will need to be requested to accommodate the requested capacity of 20 toddler children.

Based upon today’s inspection, the facility shall be recommended for the capacity of 76 preschool age children (2 years old to 5 years old) and 20 toddlers (ages 18 months to 24 months).

Prior to capacity changes the following corrections need to be submitted:

1. Provide updated application to reflect 76 preschoolers, 20 toddlers, total capacity of 96.

2. Outdoor toddler waiver request for use of outdoor play area not to exceed 15 toddlers at any given time.

3. Submit toddler’s daily schedules to include outdoor play times.

An exit interview was conducted, copy of this report and notice of site visit was discussed and provided to Director Randee Bishoff.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2025
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