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PRIMEROS PASOS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1111 BUSH STREET, Arvin, CA 93203

Facility:
153808179
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
106

Inspection snapshot

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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

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.13

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 4, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 21, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 17, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Cleared at visit
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101227(a)(18) - 101227(a)(18)
Official code
101227(a)(18)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 24, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)