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Latest inspectionApril 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for LOCKE EARLY EDUCATION CTR EARLY HEADSTART from May 17, 2022 through April 28, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 10, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of March 10, 2026.
Incident records was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from February 26, 2026 through April 28, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
9
5 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
10
3 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
3
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
2
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 4 local median in 90061
Compared to 22 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
1.11
Local median
0.5
1.11This provider
0.5Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
22%
Local median
3%
22%This provider
3%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
56%
Local median
33%
56%This provider
33%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
2
Local average
0.45
2This provider
0.45Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
(e) Faucets used by children for personal care shall deliver hot water. (1) Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate temperature of hot water delivered to plumbing fixtures used by children to attain a hot water temperature of not less than 105 degrees F (40.5 degrees C) and not more than 120 degrees F (48.8 degrees C). This Requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview facility has not had hot water in the facility for 3 years, which poses a possible health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 10, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(e)(1) - 101239(e)(1)
Official code
101239(e)(1)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
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 evidenced by: Based on record review and principal interview facility did not report Hand Foot Mouth epidemic to Licensing, which poses a possible health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (e) Faucets used by children for personal care shall deliver hot water. (4) All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Additional equipment, aids and/or conveniences shall be provided as needed in centers that serve children with physical disabilities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation of sink located next to the changing table in the infant room to be inoperable LPA opened the cabinet door beneath the sink and observed two containers. One container is designated for fresh water and the other for wastewater. LPA observed the freshwater container to be at empty at the time of the inspection which poses a potential health and safety risk.
Inspector notes
Based on observation of sink located next to the changing table in the infant room to be inoperable LPA opened the cabinet door beneath the sink and observed two containers. One container is designated for fresh water and the other for wastewater. LPA observed the freshwater container to be at empty at the time of the inspection which poses a potential health and safety risk.
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (h) Infant changing tables shall: (4) While in use, be placed within arm's reach of a sink. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 28, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439(h)(4) - 101439(h)(4)
Official code
101439(h)(4)
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 2 of 6 files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 30, 2025
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: Staff training
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 of 6 files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(b) The licensee shall make prompt arrangements for obtaining medical treatment for any child if necessary. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not contact emergency services for ingestion of foreign substance . Which poses an immediate Health and, Safety and, Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
Infant Needs and Services Plan (a) Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant. 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 children's files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 24, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101419.2(a) - 101419.2(a)
Official code
101419.2(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: (3) Time of each 15-minute check 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 5 children's files, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 31, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(2)(C)(3) - 101429(a)(2)(C)(3)
Official code
101429(a)(2)(C)(3)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. C5 had expired medication. C5 was not present at facility during inspection, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.