197495718-9-29-2026-30-CC-ECHZ-DYDSGC-20260929135144

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495718
Report Date: 09/29/2026
Date Signed: 09/29/2026 01:52:16 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:	DEFINITELY LEARNING INFANT CTR. & PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	197495718
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	BARBARA OKONKWO		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	10525 S. WESTERN AVE.		TELEPHONE:	(323) 590-4679
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90047
CAPACITY: 40	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	09/29/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:30 AM
MET WITH:	Barbara Okonkwo		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:25 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 09/29/2026 at 10:30 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Elka Chavez and Crystal Green conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection for a Change of Location. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Applicant Representative, Barbara Okonkwo and Tamara Mitchell. The Applicant, Definitely Learning Children’s Program Inc., has requested to relocate their existing preschool program (197418305) and infant program (197418304) currently licensed to operate from 9600 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90047. The Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 30 children: 5 infants from birth to 24 months in 1 classroom: Infant Room and 25 preschool children from ages 2 to entry into first grade in 3 classrooms: Preschool 1,2 and 3. This facility will operate Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 6:00pm. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPAs informed applicant representatives that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in the reception area. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located near the infant classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted inside near the entrance of the facility. Children will be signed in and out at the entrance of facility. LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured indoor and outdoor activity space. LPAs observed the pathway to the infant classroom passes through preschool common area. The infant room was observed to be separated via a door and child safety gate. Applicant representative stated that there will be a plan of supervision in place which will require children to be signed in and out at the reception area and escorted by Page 1 of 4

Belinda Devall
Elka Chavez
	DATE: 09/29/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/29/2026

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: DEFINITELY LEARNING INFANT CTR. & PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495718
	VISIT DATE: 09/29/2026

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their parents directly into the infant classroom to prevent commingling. Total infant indoor activity space measured 190.21 square footage, which can accommodate the request capacity of (5) infant children. Total preschool indoor activity space measured 924.46 square footage, which can accommodate the request capacity of (25) preschool children. LPAs observed all indoor activity spaces complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots for infants who can climb out of a crib, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Toys are safe with no sharp edges, splinters, or points, nor made of small parts that can present a choking hazard. Drinking water will be available in the classrooms via filtered water dispenser and child’s personal water containers. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 09/08/2026 by the Los Angeles City Fire Department.

Feeding chairs have broad-based legs, plastic seats are in good repair and trays lock onto chairs. There is a changing table positioned within arm’s reach of a sink in the infant classroom. Changing table has at least 1” padding covered with moisture-resistant, washable material and sides of the changing table are at least 3” high. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Per applicant representative there are 2 two potty chairs available for infant children’s use. LPAs observed a total of four cribs available for infant children’s use. LPAs also observed the infant crib area located within the infant classroom. This barrier is at least four feet high, made of sound absorbing material and allows for supervision of napping children. Sleep logs, Needs and Services Plans, and Sleep Plans are maintained in the infant classroom.

LPAs observed a total of 2 sinks and 3 toilets available for preschool children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of preschool children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be located in the office and ill children will use the staff restroom.

The facility will provide breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks for the children. The applicant representative stated that meals are delivered to the facility. The kitchen area is equipped with a stove, oven, microwave, food warmer, water dispenser, sink, preparation counter, washer, dryer and refrigerator. The kitchen and food storage areas were observed to be free of rodents and vermin. All food was properly stored and kept separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in the kitchen are made inaccessible to children by a secure door.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Belinda Devall
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elka Chavez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/29/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/29/2026

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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: DEFINITELY LEARNING INFANT CTR. & PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495718
	VISIT DATE: 09/29/2026

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The facility currently has 2 fully fenced playground areas. Fencing was observed to be made of wrought iron which is at least four feet high. LPAs observed a door located within the infant classroom that leads directly into their designated yard. Per Applicant Representative, this is the pathway that the infant children will use to access their yard. The total square footage for infant outdoor activity space is 376.25 square footage, which can accommodate the requested infant capacity. The total square footage for the preschool outdoor activity space is 2,145.29 square footage, which can accommodate the requested preschool capacity. Shade is provided by canopies. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playgrounds. Drinking water will be available in the via filtered water dispenser and child’s personal water containers. Applicant Representative was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

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. For childcare 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). Please note that if your building was constructed after 1/1/10 you are not required to test for lead. However, you must provide proof of the construction date to the regional office.

Applicant representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Belinda Devall
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elka Chavez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/29/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/29/2026

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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: DEFINITELY LEARNING INFANT CTR. & PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495718
	VISIT DATE: 09/29/2026

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (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

Applicant Representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

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 receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communications.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant representatives and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant 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.

No corrections are needed. A license for (30) children: 5 infants from birth to 24 months and 25 preschool children from ages 2 to entry into first grade will be granted upon a final file review.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Representative, Barbara Okonkwo.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Belinda Devall
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elka Chavez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/29/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/29/2026

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