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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493273
Report Date: 03/10/2026
Date Signed: 03/10/2026 04:56:35 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 NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:WEVILLAGE VENTURA, LLCFACILITY NUMBER:
197493273
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BENINATI, KARENFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:13335 VENTURA BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(818) 233-8218
CITY:SHERMAN OAKSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91423
CAPACITY: 20TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20CENSUS: 13DATE:
03/10/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:42 AM
MET WITH:Vanessa RodriguesTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Christina Nunez and Amelia Morales conducted an unannounced random annual inspection on 3/10/2026. LPAs arrived at the facility at 9:45 AM and met with Assistant Director Vanessa Rodrigues who guided LPAs on tour of the facility. The Director Karen Beninati arrived shortly after. The LIC125 Entrance Checklist was provided to help facilitate the inspection. This is an infant center licensed for 20 infants and 13 were present at the time of inspection. Facility consists of 2 rooms: playroom/classroom and napping/eating area. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. It should be noted that there is a separate license for Preschool Center, facility number # 197493270.

LPAs observed the following postings in the office lobby: License, Daily Schedule, Personal Rights, Emergency Disaster Plan and the Child Passenger Safety Law. The Disaster drill log was available; the last fire drill was conducted on 11/2025 and the last earthquake drill was run on 11/2025. LPAs did not observe the Child Care Center Notification of Parents' Rights Poster, posted. Facility was able to print a copy during time of inspection.

LPAs observed 13 infants being supervised by 4 staff. Teacher/child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. A walk through of the playroom/classroom was conducted, the space was found to be clean and free from any potential hazards. Furniture was found to be in good repair and age appropriate. Play area has cushioning material to absorb falls.

The classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. LPA observed telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation to be satisfactory. Napping area was observed to be separate from the indoor activity area. The sheets are sent home on Fridays to be laundered at home by parents.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Rita Ramos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Amelia Morales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/10/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California 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 NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: WEVILLAGE VENTURA, LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493273
VISIT DATE: 03/10/2026
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The facility has 8 cribs and 5 mats for infant napping. Each crib/mat is occupied by only one infant at a time and cribs are kept free from all loose articles including blankets and pillows and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Staff physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress via the digital ProCare App. This includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing.

The bathroom and toileting areas were inspected, facility is equipped with 2 changing tables, 1 toilet and 2 sinks. LPA observed changing tables, mats, toilet and sink to be in good repair. LPAs advised to move diaper changer within arm’s reach of the sink and Assistant Director immediately complied with correction request. All areas were found to be clean and hazard free.

Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Per Assistant Director linens are washed each week by the parents. Napping equipment (mats) were observed in the classroom. Per Director, the isolation area for sick children is in the staff office. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible. Carbon monoxide detector was observed in the classroom and is operable.

Mini refrigerator used for food storage is clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. Three infant bottles were observed to be unlabeled. All waste containers were in a cabinet and inaccessible for children in care. Parents provide lunch and snacks for their child. If a child does not bring a lunch, the facility has a kitchen where food is prepared. First Aid supplies were observed to be complete.

Outdoor play is coordinated on an alternating schedule with daycare aged children as allowed by waiver. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free.

The facility is equipped with a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed fire extinguishers (2A 10BC) located throughout the facility with service date of 2/25/2026. There are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Rita Ramos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Amelia Morales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2026
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: WEVILLAGE VENTURA, LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493273
VISIT DATE: 03/10/2026
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 An inspection of children’s records for the required forms was conducted. Staff records were reviewed and documented in the LIC859. There was at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection.

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

CCC 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 child care 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.).

LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

LPAs referred licensee [or facility representative] to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information)

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Rita Ramos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Amelia Morales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2026
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: WEVILLAGE VENTURA, LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493273
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CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES,

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at

https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and­resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or 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.

Licensee [or facility representative] was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Karen Beninati.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Rita Ramos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Amelia Morales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2026
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Created By: Amelia Morales On 03/10/2026 at 04:07 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: WEVILLAGE VENTURA, LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493273

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/10/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101218.1(c)
Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights
(c) The licensee shall post the PUB 393 (8/02), Child Care Center Notification of Parents' Rights Poster in a prominent, publicly accessible area in the child care center at all times.

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 3 out of 3 childrens files reveiwed did not have the LIC 995A, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/24/2026
Plan of Correction
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Facility will obtain required document and send to LPA Nunez by POC date via email.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101430(a)(3)(A)(1)
Infant Care Activities
(A) Staff shall place infants up to 12-months of age on their backs for sleeping. (1) This requirement shall not apply if the infant has a written medical exemption from a licensed physician that allows for an alternative sleep position. The exemption shall be attached to the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20] and contain the following criteria:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview,record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 childrens files reviewed did not have the LIC 9227, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/24/2026
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Facility will obtain required document and send to LPA Nunez by POC date via email.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Rita Ramos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Amelia Morales
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2026


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Created By: Amelia Morales On 03/10/2026 at 04:07 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: WEVILLAGE VENTURA, LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493273

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/10/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 4staff record reviews did not have MMR, nor TDAP on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/24/2026
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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.
Rita Ramos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Amelia Morales
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2026


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