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CARVER STATE PRESCHOOL

1425 E. 120TH ST., Los Angeles, CA 90059

Facility:
191805782
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:
40

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Latest inspectionOctober 16, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 16, 2025

Summary

This summary covers four available inspections for CARVER STATE PRESCHOOL from August 23, 2022 through October 16, 2025.

Three inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on September 29, 2025 and involved environmental health, with a due date of October 13, 2025.

Facility condition 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
4

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

4 total inspections vs 7 local median in 90059

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.75
Local median
0.2

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
8%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
75%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.27

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.

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Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Lead Testing (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in facility has not conducted required Lead testing after 2020 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 13, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
Official code
1597.16(a)(1)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (A) In areas of extreme heat, the maximum shall be 20 degrees F (11.1 degrees C) less than the outside temperature. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the inside temperature was significantly hotter than the outside temperture of 97 degrees, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 7, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(a)(1)(A) - 101239(a)(1)(A)
Official code
101239(a)(1)(A)
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Lead Testing (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that facility was unable to provide proof of lead testing which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 20, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
Official code
1597.16(a)(1)
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 3 out of 4 staff were missing immunization records which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 20, 2024
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: Health or food records
Report finding
Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. 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 7 children records were missing a physicians report, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 20, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code
101220(a)
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Higher 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. LPA observed broken glass, broken plastic with sharp edges, multiple holes in the dirt and grass, protruding sprinklers, inappropriate wrappers, and other debris, Which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 26, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A 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 (2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for one out of one children. LPA observed Epinephrine in classroom with no label or prescription, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 24, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(2) - 101226(e)(2)
Official code
101226(e)(2)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Outdoor Activity Space (1) Provide a shaded rest area for the children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA did not observe shade for children, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 23, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(b)(1) - 101238.2(b)(1)
Official code
101238.2(b)(1)
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 four out of four files, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 23, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(f) - 101216(f)
Official code
101216(f)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Personnel Records (d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available to the licensing agency for review. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in four out of four files, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 23, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101217(d) - 101217(d)
Official code
101217(d)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Child's Records (d) All children's records shall be available to the Department to inspect, audit, and copy upon demand during normal business hours. Records may be removed if necessary for copying. Removal of records shall be subject to the following requirements: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 files, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 23, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101221(d) - 101221(d)
Official code
101221(d)