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CREATIVE HANDS LEARNING ACADEMY

2320 W. MARTIN LUTHER KING BVD, Los Angeles, CA 90008

Facility:
197419619
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:
14

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJune 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 20, 2026

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for CREATIVE HANDS LEARNING ACADEMY from January 21, 2025 through June 5, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on June 5, 2026 and involved recordkeeping, with a due date of June 19, 2026.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
5

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 3 local median in 90008

Compared to 29 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.2
Local median
0.56

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.28

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
Personnel Records (a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 of 3 staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 26, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101217(a) - 101217(a)
Official code
101217(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Modifications to Infant Needs and Services Plan (a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy. 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 reviewed files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 19, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101419.3(a) - 101419.3(a)
Official code
101419.3(a)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two (2) out of six (6) persons which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 22, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) - 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Official code
1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two (2) out of ten (10) persons which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 22, 2025
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
Infant Care Activities (E) If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, staff shall move the infant to a crib as soon as possible. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one (1) out of ten (10) persons which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 31, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101430(a)(3)(E) - 101430(a)(3)(E)
Official code
101430(a)(3)(E)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (c) The licensee may utilize volunteers provided that such volunteers are supervised and are not included in the center's staffing plan. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one (1) out of one (1) persons which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 22, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(c) - 101216(c)
Official code
101216(c)