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BURDICK'S SCHOOL FOR LITTLE CHILDREN

4124 MAXSON ROAD, El Monte, CA 91732

Facility:
191501178
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Closed, Single License Conversion
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
64

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJuly 1, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 1, 2025

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for BURDICK'S SCHOOL FOR LITTLE CHILDREN from August 5, 2022 through July 1, 2025.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 13, 2024 and involved medication, with a due date of August 30, 2024.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from September 5, 2024 through July 1, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 4 local median in 91732

Compared to 27 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.09
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
45%
Local median
10%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
45%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.44

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: 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 observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed stacked mats with children sheets touching which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 30, 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
Outdoor Activity Space (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed visible dirty toys and spiderwebs- bicycles missing handles- ripped cushiioning material in the outdoor playground which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 30, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(d)(2) - 101238.2(d)(2)
Official code
101238.2(d)(2)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Child # 2 had expired medication and child # 2 & 3 had no IMS plan on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 30, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(3)(B) - 101226(e)(3)(B)
Official code
101226(e)(3)(B)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (6) When no longer needed by the child, or when the child withdraws from the center, all medications shall be returned to the child's authorized representative or disposed of after an attempt to reach the authorized representative. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that child # 1 is no longer enrolled and there was still medication in the facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 30, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(6) - 101226(e)(6)
Official code
101226(e)(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, LPA observed 14 children with 1 teacher in 4's classroom with 14 children and 2's classroom 1 teacher with 13 children which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspector notes
Based on observation, LPA observed 14 children with 1 teacher in 4's classroom with 14 children and 2's classroom 1 teacher with 13 children which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 29, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, Based on observation and interview, Classroom # 2 (13 children) was not directly supervised. Staff # 2 was watching both 2's and 4's classroom (14 children) from the middle of hallway. which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on observation and interview, Classroom # 2 (13 children) was not directly supervised. Staff # 2 was watching both 2's and 4's classroom (14 children) from the middle of hallway. which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 29, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, LPA observed 13 children with 1 teacher in classroom # 1 and 13 children with 1 teacher in classroom # 2 which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspector notes
Based on observation, LPA observed 13 children with 1 teacher in classroom # 1 and 13 children with 1 teacher in classroom # 2 which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 22, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, Based on observation, LPA observed 1 child from the 2s classroom- walking through an empty classroom by themselves, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspector notes
Based on observation, LPA observed 1 child from the 2s classroom- walking through an empty classroom by themselves, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 22, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
101170(e)(1) All individuals subject to a criminal record review...shall prior to working...in a licensed facility:(1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, Staff # 1 is pending fingerprint clearence which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on observation, interview and record review, Staff # 1 is pending fingerprint clearence which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 20, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
Official code
101170(e)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a back house/ storage unit in the outdoor play area was observed to be accesible to the children in care. One door was unlocked, not fully closed and the other door was wide opened with a fan running. LPA observed various cleaning solutions, poisons and tools in this area.which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 5, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Child # 6 has expired medication in the facility with no doctor label and no IMS plan on file which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 5, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(3)(A) - 101226(e)(3)(A)
Official code
101226(e)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (4) Nonprescription medications may be administered without approval or instructions from the child's physician if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Nonprescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the product label directions on the nonprescription medication container(s). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Child # 3 and Child # 7 have expired non- prescription medication in the facility and Child # 2 has not age- appropriate medication stored in the facility and no IMS plan on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 12, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(4)(A) - 101226(e)(4)(A)
Official code
101226(e)(4)(A)