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EL SERENO EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

3802 PUEBLO AVE., Los Angeles, CA 90032

Facility:
191870699
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:
114

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMay 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 29, 2026

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for EL SERENO EARLY EDUCATION CENTER from July 26, 2021 through May 29, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 11, 2024 and involved medication, with a due date of July 11, 2024.

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
5

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 6 local median in 90032

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.8
Local median
0.23

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
15%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
23%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (c) Current proof of completion for each licensed child day care provider or applicant for that license, administrator, and employee of a licensed child day care facility shall be submitted to the department upon inspection of the child day care or upon request by the department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of nine staff files did not have current Mandated Reporter on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 11, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(c) - 1596.8662(c)
Official code
1596.8662(c)
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 in three out of five children's medication were not in their original packaging which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 11, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(2) - 101226(e)(2)
Official code
101226(e)(2)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
(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 observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of five children's medication was expired which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 11, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(3)(A) - 101226(e)(3)(A)
Official code
101226(e)(3)(A)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights: (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPAs interviews conducted with staff reveal, disclosures were made regarding a Personal Rights violation conducted by Staff #1. More than one (1) Staff confirmed this information. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 16, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)