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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (3-year)

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 5/20/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ranita Richmond conducted an unannounced 3 year Required Inspection for the above-named Child Care Center. Center is licensed for 24 preschool children, ages 2 years to 5 years of age. LPA met with Director Ilona Gergi. LPA Richmond toured the facility indoors and outdoors and observed 18 children in care, being supervised and cared for appropriately by 3 fingerprint cleared staff members. Facility hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 6:00pm. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. 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. LPA Richmond observed a fully charged 2A:10B:C fire extinguishers in the classrooms. LPA Richmond observed working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. Fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are wired to the Pull Fire Alarm system. Fire system and fire extinguishers last inspected in July 2025. Lock down drill/disaster drill completed 5/14/2026. All toilets and hand-washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. LPA inspected the classroom 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, storage for foods and a refrigerator with a thermometer, foods and toxins or chemicals were stored separately, and LPA did not observe any expired or contaminated foods. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. page 1 of 3 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 5 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. CCC COMPLETED LEAD TESTING. 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 -Currently no students enrolled in need of IMS. 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. 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. page 2 of 3 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 . No citations cited per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, citations were cited today. Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with Director Ilona Gergi. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. page 3 of 3

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the May 20, 2026 inspection of CULVER CITY UNI. SCHO. DIST. - LA BALLONA ELEM.?

This was an inspection of CULVER CITY UNI. SCHO. DIST. - LA BALLONA ELEM. on May 20, 2026. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to CULVER CITY UNI. SCHO. DIST. - LA BALLONA ELEM. on May 20, 2026?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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