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ST. TIMOTHY LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL DAY CARE

4645 WOODRUFF AVE, Lakewood, CA 90713

Facility:
191602272
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:
72

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJune 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 17, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 10 available inspections for ST. TIMOTHY LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL DAY CARE from August 9, 2022 through June 17, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on May 12, 2026 and involved incident records, with a due date of May 19, 2026.

Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 90713

Compared to 20 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.2
Local median
0.14

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
10%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
10%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.1

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.

Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
101212 (d)...during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department...within the Department's next working day...This requirement is not met as evidenced by Based on record review, Licensee did not comply with the section cited above. On 04/08/2026 LPA J. Culbert observed a disciplinary action that involved a child's personal rights, and the incident was not reported. This is a potential safety and personal rights risk to persons in care
Inspector notes
Based on record review, Licensee did not comply with the section cited above. On 04/08/2026 LPA J. Culbert observed a disciplinary action that involved a child's personal rights, and the incident was not reported. This is a potential safety and personal rights risk to persons in care
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 19, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(d) - 101212(d)
Official code
101212(d)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
101212 (d)...during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department...within the Department's next working day...This requirement is not met as evidenced by Based on interview and record review, Licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During interview staff stated that the roof caved in on 02/18/2026 and they did not report it to the Department. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
Based on interview and record review, Licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During interview staff stated that the roof caved in on 02/18/2026 and they did not report it to the Department. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 2, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(d) - 101212(d)
Official code
101212(d)
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b)Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall...(1) A result with values of 5.5ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. Based on interview and record review, results from faucet D, located in the caterpillar room, is greater than 5.5ppb.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 29, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 personnel records (S2) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 24, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 personnel (S1) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 24, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Licensure Requirements Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not have a carbon monoxide detector available which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 9, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.954 - 1596.954
Official code
1596.954
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not have verification of disaster and fire drills available for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 9, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
Official code
101174(d)
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 personnel records which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.The Director did not have on record immunization against measles and influenza, and Staff (S1) did not have on record immunization against measles and pertussis.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 9, 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)
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 personnel records (Director and S1) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 9, 2022
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the Director did not have proof of completion for the required Preventative Health and Safety Practices (EMSA-approved) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 9, 2022
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 personnel records (Director and Staff (S1)) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 9, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(f) - 101216(f)
Official code
101216(f)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Food Services 101227(a)(6) Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not have the menu for August 2022 posted or the menus for the last 30 days available for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 9, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101227(a)(6) - 101227(a)(6)
Official code
101227(a)(6)