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LANCASTER UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS CENTER

918 W. AVE J, Lancaster, CA 93534

Facility:
197411390
Type:
INFANT 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:
24

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMarch 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 16, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for LANCASTER UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS CENTER from August 24, 2021 through March 16, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 13, 2023 and involved supervision, with a due date of September 27, 2023.

Six later inspections, from September 28, 2023 through March 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 6 local median in 93534

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.43
Local median
0.67

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
21%
Local median
37%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.4

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(1) To be accorded dignity... personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the Staff 4 violated the rights of Child 1, Child 2, and Child 3 while in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the Staff 4 violated the rights of Child 1, Child 2, and Child 3 while in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 27, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
101212 Reporting Requirements (f) The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the Licensee did not notify the parents of the incidents involving their children after notifying licensing of the unusual incident which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the Licensee did not notify the parents of the incidents involving their children after notifying licensing of the unusual incident which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 27, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(f) - 101212(f)
Official code
101212(f)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful... meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Staff 1 did briefly fall asleep while holding an infant which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Staff 1 did briefly fall asleep while holding an infant which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 27, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
101428 Infant Care Personal Services (b) The infant shall be kept clean and dry at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Staff 5 did not properly clean an infant during a diaper change by leaving waste on the infant and Staff 4 left an infant in a soiled diaper for an extended period of time which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Staff 5 did not properly clean an infant during a diaper change by leaving waste on the infant and Staff 4 left an infant in a soiled diaper for an extended period of time which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 27, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101428(b) - 101428(b)
Official code
101428(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101416.5 Staff-Infant Ratio (b)There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation Staff #1 in a classroom with 4 infants and 2 toddlers by themself, which poses a immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on observation Staff #1 in a classroom with 4 infants and 2 toddlers by themself, which poses a immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 31, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.5(b) - 101416.5(b)
Official code
101416.5(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
101439 Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment (f) Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation a child was sleeping in a crib with a blanket, which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on observation a child was sleeping in a crib with a blanket, which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 31, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439.1(f) - 101439.1(f)
Official code
101439.1(f)