Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2
- Local median
- 0.57
FIRST FRIENDS BY THE SEA
6700 W. 83RD STREET, Los Angeles, CA 90045
- Facility:
- 197494626
- 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:
- 28
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 inspectionMay 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for FIRST FRIENDS BY THE SEA from December 16, 2021 through May 12, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 8, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of May 8, 2026.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
Three later inspections, from May 11, 2026 through May 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 22
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 1
6 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 90045
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 37%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.3
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 23, 2026May 8, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation Licensee was alone with 15 children, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having 3 extra children, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
- Official code
- 101216.3(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- (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 observation Licensee had 12 preschool aged children and 3 infant children, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having 3 infant children at the preschool license, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 11, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
- Official code
- 101161(a)
Medium concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- (c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation…(4) The licensee shall keep verification of receipt in each child's file. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, license stated not all families in care have the LIC 9224 receipt in their file, licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 11, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.895(c)(1)(4) - 1596.895(c)(1)(4)
- Official code
- 1596.895(c)(1)(4)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Each child day care facility shall maintain a current roster of children...The roster shall include the name, address,...daytime telephone number of the child's...guardian, and the name...telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, licensee does not have facility roster available for review licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 11, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.841 - 1596.841
- Official code
- 1596.841
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- (a)(1)...facility shall post...licensing report pertaining to the facility that documents…a facility visit…that results in a citation for a violation that…will create a direct and immediate risk. The licensing report…shall be posted immediately upon receipt…and shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days. (3) Failure to comply…shall result in an immediate civil penalty... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the report dated 4/23/26 was not posted, licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 1 postings, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.8595(a)(1)(3) - 1596.8595(a)(1)(3)
- Official code
- 1596.8595(a)(1)(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- (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 evidenced by: Based on observation of Child 8 using the bathroom without supervision while the group was outside, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 12 children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102229(a)(1) - 102229(a)(1)
- Official code
- 102229(a)(1)
Medium concern: Environmental health
- Report finding
- (a) (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above with applicable water outlets which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 22, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
- Official code
- 1597.16(a)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- (b) Floor mats used for napping shall be: (5) Maintained in a safe condition with no exposed foam. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in all nap mats which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101239.1(b)(5) - 101239.1(b)(5)
- Official code
- 101239.1(b)(5)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available to the licensing agency for review. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101217(d) - 101217(d)
- Official code
- 101217(d)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Child guidance
- 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 and comfortable accommodations...to meet his/her needs.This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interview and observation director did not ensure there are no expired items in the refrigerator, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interview and observation director did not ensure there are no expired items in the refrigerator, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 11, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- 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 and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidence by:
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 25, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in bleach was left out on counterwhich poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by December 16, 2021
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
- Official code
- 101238(g)
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 1 out of 1 file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 14, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101217(a) - 101217(a)
- Official code
- 101217(a)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel Records (d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available to the licensing agency for review. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 14, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101217(d) - 101217(d)
- Official code
- 101217(d)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Immunizations (g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 10 children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 14, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101220.1(g) - 101220.1(g)
- Official code
- 101220.1(g)
Medium concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Personal Rights (1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 10 children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 14, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(b)(1) - 101223(b)(1)
- Official code
- 101223(b)(1)
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Health-Related Services (2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 10 children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 14, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101226(e)(2) - 101226(e)(2)
- Official code
- 101226(e)(2)
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Health-Related Services (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 observation), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 10 cihildren which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 14, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101226(e)(3)(A) - 101226(e)(3)(A)
- Official code
- 101226(e)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Health-Related Services (3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 pout of 10 children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 15, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101226(e)(3)(B) - 101226(e)(3)(B)
- Official code
- 101226(e)(3)(B)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Food Service (1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in meals of what is served each day and amounts is not posted in advance which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 14, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101227(a)(1) - 101227(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101227(a)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Food Service (17) Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances shall be stored in areas separate from food supplies. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the clorox bleach was placed in a cabinet with food like peanut butter and fish crackers (see LIC812 w/phtotos) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 14, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101227(a)(17) - 101227(a)(17)
- Official code
- 101227(a)(17)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Food Service (6) Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and statements obtained from the Director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in menus are posted daily at the end of each day and not in advance which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 14, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101227(a)(6) - 101227(a)(6)
- Official code
- 101227(a)(6)