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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197413608
Report Date: 07/22/2026
Date Signed: 07/23/2026 08:32:35 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/23/2026 08:32 AM - 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 NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:BUSY LITTLE FINGERS EARLY EDUCATION CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197413608
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		EMILIA LARAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:7556 HESPERIA AVENUETELEPHONE:
(818) 345-1737
CITY:RESEDASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91335
CAPACITY: 30TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 34CENSUS: 33DATE:
07/22/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:32 AM
MET WITH:Assistant Skarleth MaldonadoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:25 PM
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On 7/22/26, LPA Jeanine Lipsey met with Assistant Director Skarleth Maldonado for the purpose of an unannounced Case Management - other to obtain signatures on an amended report. Although LPA was here to obtain signatures on the amended report, LPA observed the facility to be over capacity. Upon entry, LPA Lipsey observed 33 children, to include 4 toddlers, between 4 classrooms, being supervised by 6 staff members.

During todays visit LPA observed and took photos of the sign in sheet to confirm 33 children where present at the facility, which is beyond the limits of the license because this facility is licensed for a capacity of 30. The license reads that the facility can care for 18 preschool children and 12 toddlers.

The facility has an infant license at the property #197413609 and LPA confirmed that the census at the infant center are separate than the census at the preschool license.

LPA was at the facility on 7/13/26 and cited a Type B citation for having a 8 year old and 11 year old child at the facility, which is beyond the limits of the license. The licensee continues to be out of compliance with the limitations; that's why a Type A is being cited today. Being over capacity is an immediate risk to the health and safety to the children in care.

LPA Jeanine Lipsey informed Assistant Skarleth Maldonado that this report dated 7/22/26 documents
One Type A citation which shall be  posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health,
Safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Betty Bell
Jeanine Lipsey
DATE: 07/22/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/22/2026
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: Jeanine Lipsey On 07/22/2026 at 11:57 AM
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: BUSY LITTLE FINGERS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197413608

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/22/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
07/29/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101161(a)

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Limitations on Capacity
a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.
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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.
Betty Bell
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Jeanine Lipsey
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/22/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/22/2026


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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: BUSY LITTLE FINGERS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197413608
VISIT DATE: 07/22/2026
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Also, LPA Jeanine Lipsey informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 7/22/26 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardian 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 (LIC9924), or written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Licensee was also reminded that they must follow the comments written on the license, which states, "18 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AGES 2 YEARS TO ENTRY FIRST GRADE AND 12 TODDLERS AGES 18 TO 36 MONTHS".
Licensee was also reminded that when they exceed the capacity and have school age children present, they are also in violation the the fire clearance.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Assistant Director Skarleth Maldonado. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Betty Bell
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jeanine Lipsey
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2026
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