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HAPPY DAY SCHOOL,INC

507 N. CHANDLER, Monterey Park, CA 91754

Facility:
191500299
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:
122

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJanuary 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 9, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for HAPPY DAY SCHOOL,INC from June 16, 2022 through January 9, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 9, 2026 and involved pool barrier, with a due date of February 9, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

6 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 5 local median in 91754

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.36
Local median
0.2

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.33

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
Higher concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
Pool Safety (b) A licensed daycare center with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: (4) The licensee shall perform a daily inspection of the drowning prevention safety features and safety equipment before opening the facility and maintain a log of the inspections to be provided to the department upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation interview record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not performing daily inspections which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 9, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(b)(4) - 1596.814(b)(4)
Official code
1596.814(b)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Title 22, Section 101161 – Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement is not met aidenced by: The licensee was found to be operating a summer camp program on the premises, serving 74 children between the ages of 6 and 12 years old, which is outside the licensed age range and capacity limitations of the existing preschool child care license.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 5, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
Official code
101161(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Title 22, Section 101161 – Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement is not met aidenced by: The licensee was found to be operating a summer camp program on the premises, serving 74 children between the ages of 6 and 12 years old, which is outside the licensed age range and capacity limitations of the existing preschool child care license.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 1, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
Official code
101161(a)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Title 22, section 101200 Inspection Authority of the department (a) The Department has the inspection authority specified in Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.852, 1596.853 and 1596.8535.... This requirement is not met aidenced by: Director Pam did not allow the LPA Perry and Youle access to the summer camp area during todays inspection. Director denied inspection of summer camp.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 1, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101200(a) - 101200(a)
Official code
101200(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Title 22, Section 101161 – Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: The licensee was found to be operating a summer camp program on the premises, serving 74 children between the ages of 6 and 12 years old, which is outside the licensed age range and capacity limitations of the existing preschool child care license.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
Official code
101161(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
(A) Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above S#1, S#2 and S#3 did not have criminal record clearance, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 31, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 1596.871(c)(1)(a) - 1596.871(c)(1)(a)
Official code
1596.871(c)(1)(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Storage Space (d) Combustibles, cleaning equipment and cleaning agents shall be stored in an area separate from food supplies in a locked cabinet or in a location inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA observed cleaning solutions, poisions and medication made accessiable to the children in care, which poses an immediate 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 A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.4(d) - 101238.4(d)
Official code
101238.4(d)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds (e) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools, including swimming pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds or similar bodies of water, through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, LPA observed the pond to be enclosed by a makeshift orange safety netting gate which is not secure and is accessible to the children as well as the classroom door have immidiate access to the pond, which poses an immediate 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 A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(e) - 101238(e)
Official code
101238(e)
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 and interviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPA observed a ripped vinyl diapering mat in the changing table in the classroom and have visible soil marks, additionally, a pile of transparency paper sheets were stacked one under another on the mat, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 20, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(n) - 101239(n)
Official code
101239(n)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Napping Equipment (c) Each cot or mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. (2) Bedding shall be individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, LPA observed napping equipment to be in the form of cots to have sheets and blankets attached to them and were observed to be touching, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 19, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239.1(c)(2) - 101239.1(c)(2)
Official code
101239.1(c)(2)
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 and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed one out of service toilet in Ms. Pats classroom as well as one sink out of use and no water coming out which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 25, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (f) Solid waste shall be stored, located and disposed of in a manner that will not transmit communicable diseases or odors, create a nuisance, or provide a breeding place or food source for insects or rodents. (1) All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, LPA Perry did not observe step trash bin with a lid or trash bins in the classrooms with tight fitting lids to dispose of food, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 20, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(f)(1) - 101239(f)(1)
Official code
101239(f)(1)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (c) Fireplaces and open-faced heaters shall be made inaccessible to children to ensure children's safety. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and iinterviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, LPA Perry observed a portable AC/Heater accessible to the children. LPA touched the unit and it was observed to be hot to the touch which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 25, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(c) - 101239(c)
Official code
101239(c)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Activities/Napping (c) A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, during naptime LPA observed teacher to be out of ratio which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 25, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101230(c) - 101230(c)
Official code
101230(c)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, LPA observed 6 out of 6 staff files not to have a current Mandated Reporter Training on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 25, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties (m) A child care center director shall complete 16 hours of health and safety training if necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, LPA Perry did not observe Preventative Health and Safety certification on file for director not did LPA observe Directors Community Care Licensing Orientation Certification, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 19, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101215.1(m) - 101215.1(m)
Official code
101215.1(m)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, LPA observed 6 out of 6 staff files did not have Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification current which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 25, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(f) - 101216(f)
Official code
101216(f)
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Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
101700.3(b)(1)California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with...readings of 0.5 ppb or greater.., before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement is not me at evidenced by Based on ispection, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as that 1 water fountain (B) tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of 12 ppb. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care
Report comments
Based on ispection, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as that 1 water fountain (B) tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of 12 ppb. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 4, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101700.3(b)(1) - 101700.3(b)(1)
Official code
101700.3(b)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs records review of staff files there are no immunization records for review. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 30, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
Official code
1596.7995(a)(1)