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LANCASTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL

918 WEST AVENUE J, Lancaster, CA 93534

Facility:
191201899
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:
58

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMarch 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 24, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 19 available inspections for LANCASTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL from September 21, 2021 through March 24, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on November 7, 2024 and involved child guidance, with a due date of November 21, 2024.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

Three later inspections, from April 16, 2025 through March 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
19

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

19 total inspections vs 5 local median in 93534

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.16
Local median
0.29

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
7%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
16%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.26

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 as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by Staff 3 and Staff 4 handling Child 4 in a rough manner which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by Staff 3 and Staff 4 handling Child 4 in a rough manner which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 21, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)
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Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded...personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by staff yelling at children which caused emotional distress which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by staff yelling at children which caused emotional distress which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Indoor Activity Space (b) The floors of all rooms shall have a surface that is safe and clean. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above the there are two preschool classrooms that had soiled carpet and hardwood flooring which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 12, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.3(b) - 101238.3(b)
Official code
101238.3(b)