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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (3-year)

STAR - WESTWOODLicense 191609744
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 05/05/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced 3 Year Required Inspection for the school age license at above mentioned facility. LPA met with facility site director Christopher Maheia toured the facility both indoors and outdoors. At the time of LPA's arrival, there were no children present. All Adults present, working and/or volunteering have a criminal record clearance or exemption. This is a school-age program that is located at Westwood Charter Elementary School. Facility operates after school hours Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:40 PM to 6:00 PM and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:40 PM to 6:00 PM. The program serves children attending Westwood Charter Elementary School, grades T-K through fifth grade . At approximately 2:22 p.m. LPA observed the 202 children and 18 staff members present. Facility director was informed that any changes to ages, hours and days of operation shall be submitted to the department via signed LIC 200A, for approval prior to initiation of changes. A walk-through of the classrooms was conducted, and classroom were found to be clean and free from any potential hazards. There is adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. Arts/crafts and learning materials are stored in cabinets, in the classroom and/or program office. LPA observed a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector. All outlets were observed to be covered. Page 2 Children use the bathrooms inside the elementary school. There are sufficient toilets and sinks to accommodate the facility’s capacity. Bathrooms were found to be clean. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. LPA reminded director to have a system in place to ensure that equipment and First Aid is checked annually. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors in the facility are clean and safe. All food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination. Contaminated food is discarded immediately. Facility provides PM snacks through the school. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. 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. School maintenance staff makes sure outdoor space is clean and safe. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility was observed to have a fire and smoke alarm. The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. The Department has inspection authority as specified in Health & Safety Code. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. Director’s CPR and Pediatric First Aid was taken 10/17/2025 and Mandated Reporter Training was taken on 09/19/2024. LPA reminded director to ensure all CPR and First Aid Training needs to be EMSA approved. LPA discussed the importance of ensuring all who provide care and supervision has completed the Mandated Reporter Training. LPA provided facility with the following documents to use as a reference when auditing file: LIC 125 Entrance Check List, LIC 311A Records to be Maintained at the Facility and Child Care Center Provider Requirements. Page 3 LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. Director will follow up with LPA to ensure all documents for director’s packet has been submitted to the El Segundo Child Care Regional office. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All personnel are trained on housekeeping and sanitation principles, including universal health precautions or have related experience. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. LPA provided director with Capacity Regulations For Child Care Center Licensee to use as a reference. 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. 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . PIN 22-05-CCP Page Five Director Christopher Maheia 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Christopher Maheia.

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 5, 2026 inspection of STAR - WESTWOOD?

This was a inspection inspection of STAR - WESTWOOD on May 5, 2026. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to STAR - WESTWOOD on May 5, 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 a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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