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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197401686
Report Date: 05/27/2026
Date Signed: 05/27/2026 05:02:57 PM

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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:HOME SWEET HOME CHILD CARE INCORPORATEDFACILITY NUMBER:
197401686
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MORENO, CHRISTINA P.FACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:11179 LUCERNE AVE.TELEPHONE:
(310) 391-3806
CITY:CULVER CITYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90230
CAPACITY: 66TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 66CENSUS: 71DATE:
05/27/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:Hilda Carbajal/ Christina MorenoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:31 PM
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On 5/27/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ranita Richmond conducted an unannounced 3year Inspection for the above-named Child Care Center. Center is licensed for 66 children (24 toddler and 42 preschool), ages 18 months to 5 years of age. LPA met with Supervisor Hilda Carbajal. Director Christina Morena arrived at approximately 1:45pm. LPA Richmond toured the facility indoors and outdoors and observed 71 children in care, being supervised and cared for appropriately by 12 fingerprint cleared staff members. Type A citation cited. See LIC 809D. Facility hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are not being maintained. CCC has 59 preschool children in attendance, which is in excess of the 42 preschool children allowed per license. Type A citation cited. See LIC 809D. Director provided LPA with copies of previously submitted documents to complete a capacity change for the preschool and toddler components. LPA will submit documents to management for review.



CCC uses Bright wheel app for sign in/ sign out daily. LPA Richmond advised Director of the importance of sign in/sign out using the full first and last name of the parent/authorized representative and time of checking the child in and out daily.

During walkthrough at approximately 1:34pm LPA observed seven children in the toddler classroom using sleep sacks. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D. LPA advised director that sleep sacks are prohibited due to being swaddling device. LPA advised director to send sleep sacks home with parents at the end of day. LPA observed that there is no infant sleep chart for toddler children enrolled under 24 months of age. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D. LPA advised director that sleep charts are to be used to document sleep patterns of infants up to 24 months in age. Sleep charts shall be maintained in children’s files for review by the department.

There are no swimming pools, ponds, 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 to children in care.

LPA Richmond observed four fully charged 2A:10B:C fire extinguishers throughout the CCC. Fire extinguisher last serviced and or inspected May 2025. LPA observed last fire drill documented on 5/27/26. LPA Richmond observed working carbon monoxide and smoke detector duo in the classrooms.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/27/2026
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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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: HOME SWEET HOME CHILD CARE INCORPORATED
FACILITY NUMBER: 197401686
VISIT DATE: 05/27/2026
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Toilets and hand-washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. LPA inspected the classrooms and observed age-appropriate toys, books and furnishings. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, 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.

LPA observed a prepping area, with a sink and storage for foods. Foods and toxins or chemicals were stored separately. LPA did not observe any expired or contaminated foods. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair.

LPA Richmond reviewed 12 children’s files and observed files to be in compliance including current contact information for authorized representatives and/or relatives who can assume responsibility for the child, immunization records, and authorization for medical treatment.

LPA Richmond reviewed 6 personnel files. LPA reminded Director that CPR/First Aid is to be EMSA approved and both CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter training are to be renewed every 2 years. LPA reminded director that flu vaccination or declination is to be renewed yearly between August and December yearly. LPA observed 6 of 6 personnel files to have completed mandated reporter certification that has expired. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D. LPA observed personnel files to have missing tb tests for 3 of 6 staff flies reviewed. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D.

CCC COMPLETED LEAD TESTING. Supervisor provided a copy of lead testing result to LPA for file.



Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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.

This facility does provide Incidental Medical Services – All medications are stored in the kitchenette area, in a top cabinet. All medications are individually stored in it’s original containers. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care­ centers/.

Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/27/2026
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: HOME SWEET HOME CHILD CARE INCORPORATED
FACILITY NUMBER: 197401686
VISIT DATE: 05/27/2026
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LPA Richmond reminded Director to access the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov for access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.


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 inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. 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.

Four (4) Type B citations were cited per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations. See LIC 809D.

LPA Ranita Richmond informed Director Christina Moreno that this report dated 5/27/26 documents two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Ranita Richmond informed the Director Christina Moreno to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 5/27/26 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with Director Christina Moreno.


Appeal rights printed and reviewed with Director Christina Moreno.
A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.

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

DATE: 05/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/27/2026
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Created By: Ranita Richmond On 05/27/2026 at 03:58 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: HOME SWEET HOME CHILD CARE INCORPORATED
FACILITY NUMBER: 197401686

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/27/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101161(a)
Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status
(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above director operating preschool with 59 students which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/27/2026
Plan of Correction
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Director must operate within the scope of the license issued effective immediately (5/27/26). Director will submit an updated application to request changes to the capacity of children served.
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101216.3(a)(1)
Teacher-Child Ratio
(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. (1) The number of children in attendance shall not exceed licensed capacity.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above center attendance exceeded the licensed capacity which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/27/2026
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Director will not operate in excess of licensed capacity effective immediately (5/27/26). Director will review enrollment and coordinate with families and staff to ensure that center stays within capacity limits. Director will conduct a training with staff and submit a written summary of training including the date, discussion, names and signatures of all staff in attendance to LPA via email at: ranita.richmond@dss.ca.gov by 5/28/26.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Ranita Richmond
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/27/2026


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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: HOME SWEET HOME CHILD CARE INCORPORATED
FACILITY NUMBER: 197401686

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/27/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101429(a)(2)(C)
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants
(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above missing sleep chart for children 24 months and under which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/10/2026
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Director will ensure that all infant/toddler children 24 months and under have a completed sleep log for children as they sleep in real time. The log will include: child's name, dob, staff names, facility name, position of sleep, time, staff initials, and comments as necessary. Director will submit to LPA completed sleep logs for children via email at: ranita.richmond@dss.ca.gov by 6/10/26.
Type B
Section Cited
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101430(a)(3)(C)
Infant Care Activities
(C) An infant shall not be swaddled while in care.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA observed multiple infant/toddler children sleeping in sleep sacks which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/10/2026
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Director will send all sleep sacks home with children not to return to center. Director will create a document for parent's/ authorized representatives to sign documenting that parents have been informed that sleep sacks are prohibited in the center. Director will submit signed documentation to LPA via email at: ranita.richmond@dss.ca.gov by 6/10/26/
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Ranita Richmond
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/27/2026


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Created By: Ranita Richmond On 05/27/2026 at 03:58 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: HOME SWEET HOME CHILD CARE INCORPORATED
FACILITY NUMBER: 197401686

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/27/2026

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:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 of 6 mandated reporter training certificates are expired which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/10/2026
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Director will ensure that all staff have certificates of completion for mandated reporter training for review by the Department. Director will submit completed mandated reporter certificated to LPA via email at: ranita.richmond@dss.ca.gov by 6/10/26.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(1)
Personnel Requirements
(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above 3 of 6 personnel files are missing TB tests which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/10/2026
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Director will ensure that all staff files include TB tests as required by childcare providers. Director will submit completed TB tests and results to LPA via email at: ranita.richmond@dss.ca.gov by 6/10/26.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Ranita Richmond
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/27/2026


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