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LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL CENTER

44832 CEDAR AVE, Lancaster, CA 93534

Facility:
197750085
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:
40

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionApril 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 14, 2026

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL CENTER from August 20, 2021 through April 14, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 26, 2023 and involved background screening, with a due date of September 27, 2023.

Two later inspections, from June 4, 2025 through April 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
5

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 5 local median in 93534

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.2
Local median
0.29

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
7%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
20%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
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.

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.

View official report
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, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having the background clearance of Staff 1 prior to Staff 1 starting employment which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 27, 2023
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)