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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197407865
Report Date: 01/29/2026
Date Signed: 01/29/2026 05:34:06 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/10/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Cristina Castellanos
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20251110185208
FACILITY NAME:PLAYHOUSE PRESCHOOL KINDERGARTENFACILITY NUMBER:
197407865
ADMINISTRATOR:SHIRANI PERERAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:526 SOUTH IRENATELEPHONE:
(310) 316-8449
CITY:REDONDO BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90277
CAPACITY:45CENSUS: 30DATE:
01/29/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:46 PM
MET WITH:Director Shirani PereraTIME COMPLETED:
04:25 PM
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Other: Staff are not properly trained for emergency disasters.
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On 01/29/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cristina Castellanos conducted an unannounced visit to the above-mentioned facility for the purpose of delivering complaint findings. LPA met with Licensee/Director Shirani Perera and discussed the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility and observed 30 children in care with 4 staff members providing care and supervision.

On 11/17/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cristina Castellanos arrived at the above-mentioned facility for the purpose of investigating the above-mentioned allegation. During the course of the investigation LPA requested and reviewed the following documents: children's roster, staff roster, personnel records, children’s sign-in & sign-out sheets (November 2025), staff timesheets for (November 10 - 17, 2025), Emergency Disaster Plan [LIC610], and Verification of the Disaster & Fire Drills Log. Moreover, Licensee Shirani Perera ensured LPA received workorder/invoice for the work conducted by SouthBay Fire Alarm on 11/10/2025. Additionally, LPA initiated staff and children’s interviews.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 30-CC-20251110185208
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: PLAYHOUSE PRESCHOOL KINDERGARTEN
FACILITY NUMBER: 197407865
VISIT DATE: 01/29/2026
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During interviews conducted with relevant parties, it was determined that staff members are not properly trained for emergency disasters. Facility staff did not appropriately follow emergency procedures when the fire alarm activated on November 10, 2025. The facility is not in compliance with Section 101216(a) - Personnel Requirements.

Based on the evidence obtained, including interviews and the admissions of S1 and S2, it was determined that staff are not properly trained for emergency disasters. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

There was one (1) Type B deficiency cited during today’s visit in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, and Chapter 1. See LIC 9099-D for additional information.

An exit interview was conducted, and Plan of Correction was reviewed and developed with Licensee/Director Shirani Perera. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with the Director, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of these documents.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2026
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Control Number 30-CC-20251110185208
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: PLAYHOUSE PRESCHOOL KINDERGARTEN
FACILITY NUMBER: 197407865
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/29/2026
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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02/12/2026
Section Cited
CCR
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101216 Personnel Requirements (a) Child care center personnel shall be competent to provide the services necessary to meet the individual needs of children in care and shall at all times be employed in numbers sufficient to meet those needs.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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The licensee agrees to ensure that all staff are properly trained and competent to meet children’s health and safety needs, including emergency‑preparedness procedures. The following corrective actions will be taken:All staff will receive comprehensive emergency‑disaster training, including procedures for fire, evacuation, relocation, communication, and staff responsibilities during emergencies.Training will be completed through a formal in‑service session and documented with staff signatures and training materials.
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Based on the evidence obtained, including interviews and the admissions of S1 and S2, it was determined that staff are not properly trained for emergency disasters, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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The facility’s Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan will be reviewed with all staff to ensure understanding of roles and expectations.The licensee will implement an ongoing system to ensure annual refresher training and orientation for new hires.
Documentation of completed training will be submitted to the LPA by the POC due date.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2026
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