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BUSY LITTLE FINGERS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

7556 HESPERIA AVENUE, Reseda, CA 91335

Facility:
197413608
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:
30

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 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 31, 2025

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for BUSY LITTLE FINGERS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER from June 15, 2022 through July 13, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 13, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 13, 2026.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 91335

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.63
Local median
0.23

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
23%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.14

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.

Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Criminal Record Clearance All individuals subject to a criminal record review shall, prior to working, a licensed facility: Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified ... This requirement is not met by evidence by: Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure Stephanie Massachi, date of hire 3/326, was associated to the facility which poses a potenial health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. A civil penalty of $500 has been assessed.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 13, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(2) - 101170(e)(2)
Official code
101170(e)(2)
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Limitations on Capacity a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and interviews, the facility is caring for a 8 six year old, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 13, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
Official code
101161(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Admission Policies b) A licensee who provides care to a child with disabilities shall be able to meet the individual needs of the child. This requirement is not met by evidence by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section sited above, in that the licensee discontinued the bus service for a children with disabilities which posed a potential health, safety or personal risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 24, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101218(b) - 101218(b)
Official code
101218(b)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights (b) No child day care facility shall discriminate or retaliate against any child or parent or guardian on the basis …. or has lodged a complaint with the department against a facility. This requirement is not met by evidence by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section sited above, in that the licensee retailiated against child by discontinuing the bus service which posed
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 24, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101218.1(b) - 101218.1(b)
Official code
101218.1(b)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1)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 is not met as evidence by: Based on observations and interviews, hildren were left unsupervised during nap time while staff escorted 1 child to the restroom. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Report comments
Based on observations and interviews, hildren were left unsupervised during nap time while staff escorted 1 child to the restroom. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 1, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)