Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.11
- Local median
- 0.29
IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILD CARE
44221 10TH ST. WEST, Lancaster, CA 93534
- Facility:
- 197750053
- 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:
- 24
Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionFebruary 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 25, 2023
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILD CARE from October 4, 2021 through February 18, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 18, 2026 and involved recordkeeping, with a due date of March 4, 2026.
Child guidance 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
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 5 local median in 93534
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 78%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.26
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 19, 2024May 22, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- §1596.841 Current roster of children provided care in facility required Each child day care facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and 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 observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the child/parent roster was observed missing address, physician's names and phone numbers for several children during the inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Inspector notes
- Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the child/parent roster was observed missing address, physician's names and phone numbers for several children during the inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.841 - 1596.841
- Official code
- 1596.841
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 101212(d)(1)(C) Reporting Requirements Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the childcare center of any of the events specified .., a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day... In addition, a written report containing the information specified ... shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1) Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews the licensee did not ensure the above allegation: Staff inappropriately took a photo of a daycare child while in care -was reported to CCL, which poses a potential risk to the health safety and personal rights of the clients in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interviews the licensee did not ensure the above allegation: Staff inappropriately took a photo of a daycare child while in care -was reported to CCL, which poses a potential risk to the health safety and personal rights of the clients in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 30, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101212(d)(1)(C) - 101212(d)(1)(C)
- Official code
- 101212(d)(1)(C)
Higher 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 in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews with staff , Staff 1 took a photo of C1 on her personal device exposing C1 from chest down while in care which is an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interviews with staff , Staff 1 took a photo of C1 on her personal device exposing C1 from chest down while in care which is an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 23, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Teacher Qualifications and Duties (c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation,interview,record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 5, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216.1(c)(1) - 101216.1(c)(1)
- Official code
- 101216.1(c)(1)
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center...a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day... 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 by not notifying Licensing by telephone or fax within the next working day when notified of two children showing illness 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 by not notifying Licensing by telephone or fax within the next working day when notified of two children showing illness which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by December 3, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101212(d) - 101212(d)
- Official code
- 101212(d)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (b) The plan shall be subject to review by the Department and shall include: (2) Contingency plans for action during fires, floods and earthquakes including, but not limited to, the following: (C) Transportation arrangements. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to post the completed Emergency Disaster Plan identifying transportation arrangements, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 20, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101174(b)(2)(C) - 101174(b)(2)(C)
- Official code
- 101174(b)(2)(C)
Medium 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. (1) Storage areas for poisons shall be locked. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to store the bottle of pesticides in the off-limits staff bathroom in a locked cabinet, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 10, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(g)(1) - 101238(g)(1)
- Official code
- 101238(g)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Outdoor Activity Space (1) Provide a shaded rest area for the children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to install a sufficient shade for children in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 20, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238.2(b)(1) - 101238.2(b)(1)
- Official code
- 101238.2(b)(1)
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 by failing to maintain a copy of staff immunization records in the staff file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 10, 2022
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, facility staff failed to renew their mandated reporter training within the required 2 year renewal period.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 10, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
- Official code
- 1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (c) Current proof of completion for each licensed child day care provider or applicant for that license, administrator, and employee of a licensed child day care facility shall be submitted to the department upon inspection of the child day care or upon request by the department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to maintain a current copy of the mandated reporter training certificate in the staff files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 10, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.8662(c) - 1596.8662(c)
- Official code
- 1596.8662(c)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties (m) A child care center director shall complete 16 hours of health and safety training if necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the Director failed to complete Preventative Health and Safety Training and maintain a copy of the certificate in their file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 20, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101215.1(m) - 101215.1(m)
- Official code
- 101215.1(m)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Personnel Requirements (2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to obtain a copy of the completed Health Screening Report (LIC503) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 3, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216(g)(2) - 101216(g)(2)
- Official code
- 101216(g)(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
- 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: (13) A signed statement regarding their criminal record history as required by Section 101170(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility staff failed to complete the Criminal Record Statement (LIC508) and maintain copy in the staff file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 10, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101217(a)(13) - 101217(a)(13)
- Official code
- 101217(a)(13)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to maintain completed medical assessments in child files, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 20, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
- Official code
- 101220(a)
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 by failing to obtain a copy of immunization records for Child 5 and maintain a copy in the child's file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 10, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101220.1(g) - 101220.1(g)
- Official code
- 101220.1(g)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child's Records (b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (6) A signed copy of the admission agreement specified in Section 101219. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to obtain the signed Admission Agreement for Child 6 and maintain in the child file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 10, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101221(b)(6) - 101221(b)(6)
- Official code
- 101221(b)(6)
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Health-Related Services (6) When no longer needed by the child, or when the child withdraws from the center, all medications shall be returned to the child's authorized representative or disposed of after an attempt to reach the authorized representative. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to discard/return expired medication to the parent, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 20, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101226(e)(6) - 101226(e)(6)
- Official code
- 101226(e)(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)(1)(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interview and record review, staff failed to observe how Child 1 sustained an abrasion on her right cheek beneath her eye which poses a potential Health and Safety Risk to children in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interview and record review, staff failed to observe how Child 1 sustained an abrasion on her right cheek beneath her eye which poses a potential Health and Safety Risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 18, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101229(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report