Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.83
- Local median
- 0.39
PLACITA DE NINOS
2661 PASADENA AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90031
- Facility:
- 191890404
- 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:
- 54
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 inspectionJuly 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for PLACITA DE NINOS from April 4, 2022 through July 8, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 8, 2026 and involved child guidance, with a due date of January 12, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
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
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 5 local median in 90031
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.45
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Child guidance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 25, 2025January 8, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 101223 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.... This requirement was not met as evidence by Child 1 being scratched by a staff member which poses an immediate risk to the child’s personal rights and physical safety.
- Report comments
- This requirement was not met as evidence by Child 1 being scratched by a staff member which poses an immediate risk to the child’s personal rights and physical safety.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 12, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(3)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 101223 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.... This requirement was not met as evidence by video review, staff interviews, and observations, it was determined that a S#1 physically handled C#1 in a manner that violated the child’s personal rights. S#1 was observed grabbing C#1 forcefully by the arms and placing the child down on the floor in a forceful manner. S#1 also used a loud, yelling tone and placed foot over C#1's foot in a restrictive manner. Which poses an immediate risk to the child’s personal rights and physical safety.
- Inspector notes
- This requirement was not met as evidence by video review, staff interviews, and observations, it was determined that a S#1 physically handled C#1 in a manner that violated the child’s personal rights. S#1 was observed grabbing C#1 forcefully by the arms and placing the child down on the floor in a forceful manner. S#1 also used a loud, yelling tone and placed foot over C#1's foot in a restrictive manner. Which poses an immediate risk to the child’s personal rights and physical safety.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 1, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(3)
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, 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 by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours...... This requirement was not met as evidence by two incidents that occurred on January 27 and January 29, 2025 that were not reported to the child’s authorized representative or to the Department as required. The failure to report incidents poses a potential risk to the childrens health and safety while in care.
- Report comments
- during its normal business hours...... This requirement was not met as evidence by two incidents that occurred on January 27 and January 29, 2025 that were not reported to the child’s authorized representative or to the Department as required. The failure to report incidents poses a potential risk to the childrens health and safety while in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 25, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101212(d)(1) - 101212(d)(1)
- Official code
- 101212(d)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 observations and interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, LPA did observe sink to have broken, sharp and pointed parts on the edges as well as 2 sinks taped off. LPA also observed mirror next to sink to have dust, dirt and debris accumulated on the glass and a combination of trapped moisture and which is a potential health and safety risk to the children. LPA did observe mold like spots on the mirror.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 5, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101239(n) - 101239(n)
- Official code
- 101239(n)
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 observations and interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, LPA Perry observed climbing structure to have visible spider webs, chipped paint, rust and stairs to the climbing structure have a rubber protector with tape on top that is peeling off and making the stairs to be unsafe whiches poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 28, 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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- 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 review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, S#2 was missing immunization records, S#3 had no education transcripts, S#4 was missing immunizations, Mandated Reporter and education transcripts nd S#5 was missing immunization records, education transcripts and LIC9108 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 28, 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)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Reporting Requirements (b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record revie], the facility did not comply with the section cited above, the department was not notified of the change in site supervisor/ director, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 28, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101212(b) - 101212(b)
- Official code
- 101212(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observation on 04/04/22. LPA observed 2 children in the restroom alone with no staff supervision. This was an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 5, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101229(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Teacher- Child Ratio A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement was not met as evidenced by file review of time sheets for staff and children. During the complaint investigation it was found that the facility has been out of ratio on more than one occasion. More specifically on 02/07/22, at 8:56 AM there were 29 kids present with one qualified teacher and two teacher assistants. Also, on 02/08/22 at 9:46 AM there were 36 children with one teacher and one aide. LPA also observed 23 children with one teacher and 2 aides on 04/04/22.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 5, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216.3(B)(1) - 101216.3(B)(1)
- Official code
- 101216.3(B)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Teacher – Child Ratio Persons employed for clerical, housekeeping and maintenance functions shall not be included as teachers in the teacher-child ratio. This requirement was not met as evidenced by disclosures that were made during staff interviews that corroborate with the allegation of unqualified staff being used to assist with children. It was found that the housekeeper and kitchen staff have been used on more than one occasion to help with the supervision and ratio of children. LPA also observed this on 04/04/22, the housekeeper was being used to assist with children both indoors and outdoors.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 5, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216.3(h) - 101216.3(h)
- Official code
- 101216.3(h)