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Latest inspectionFebruary 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for PRIMEROS PASOS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER from October 6, 2022 through February 20, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on November 4, 2025 and involved child guidance, with a due date of December 4, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Two later inspections, from December 2, 2025 through February 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
13
7 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
8
2 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
0
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
1
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 5 local median in 93203
Compared to 54 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.62
Local median
0
0.62This provider
0Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
0%
Local median
0%
0%This provider
0%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
38%
Local median
0%
38%This provider
0%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
1
Local average
0.13
1This provider
0.13Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Child guidance
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met by evidence by... Interviews disclosures Staff #10 yells at children while in care. Although, staff #10's interaction are limited with children, when Staff #10 does interact Staff #10 is heard and observed to be negative raising her voice, scolding children, speaking to children in an inappropriate manner. Interviews disclosed staff #10 yells at children. Staff #10 also was witnessed yelling at staff and parents while children are present. This poses a potential health and safety health risk to children in care.
Inspector notes
Interviews disclosures Staff #10 yells at children while in care. Although, staff #10's interaction are limited with children, when Staff #10 does interact Staff #10 is heard and observed to be negative raising her voice, scolding children, speaking to children in an inappropriate manner. Interviews disclosed staff #10 yells at children. Staff #10 also was witnessed yelling at staff and parents while children are present. This poses a potential health and safety health risk to children in care.
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met by... Evidence by interviews and record review. Staff #1 was observed mishandled child #1 by holding child #1 down on the cot. This poses a potential Health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspector notes
Evidence by interviews and record review. Staff #1 was observed mishandled child #1 by holding child #1 down on the cot. This poses a potential Health and safety risk to children in care.
Personal Rights-(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2)To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and photo the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in staff not providing adequate supervision resulting in day care child sustaining injuries to the left eye which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed a ceiling panel not placed properly and at risk of falling off which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 8, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(n) - 101239(n)
Official code
101239(n)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds (a) 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed toilets in the preschool bathroom to be unclean which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 16, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed outdoor metal planter rusted with pieces peeling/ coming off which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 8, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(o)(1) - 101239(o)(1)
Official code
101239(o)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Food Service (18) All kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA obseved a dark substance in the back wall of the refrigerator which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff, residents and other persons This requirement was not met by... Interviews conducted and UIR submitted to the Palmdale RO. Child #1 and Child #2 were handed inappropriately by staff which poses a potential risk to children in care.