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ESTHER'S NEST CHILDREN SCHOOL #2

313 & 315 N. NEW AVENUE, Monterey Park, CA 91755

Facility:
198002969
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:
50

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMarch 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 29, 2025

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for ESTHER'S NEST CHILDREN SCHOOL #2 from December 16, 2021 through March 24, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on March 24, 2026 and involved environmental health, with a due date of March 24, 2026.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
7

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 5 local median in 91755

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.86
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
57%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

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
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
101700.3(b)(1)California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with...readings of 0.5 ppb or greater.., before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement is not me at evidenced by: Based on ispection, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as that faucet I, tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of 12.8 ppb. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on ispection, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as that faucet I, tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of 12.8 ppb. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 24, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101700.3(b)(1) - 101700.3(b)(1)
Official code
101700.3(b)(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 and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 of 5 Staff Files, did not have a current Mandated Reporter Child Care Provider (AB1207)which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 29, 2025
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (2) The licensee shall safely dispose of water and any disinfectants/solutions that have been used for cleaning. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed a mopping bucket with a mop and approximately 3-4 inches of water in the children's bathroom. Bucket was emptied out during inspection. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 28, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a)(2) - 101238(a)(2)
Official code
101238(a)(2)
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Lead Testing (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 observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that lead testing has not been conducted. Per Licensee, they have not conducted testing which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 19, 2023
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)
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 observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Staff 1,2,4 & 5 did not have proof of current Mandated Reporter training certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 5, 2023
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)
View official 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, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with staff and LPAs observation staff were observed using buckets/containers filled with water to flush toilets after chidlrens use. Per Director, staff are using hand sanitizer to clean child’s hand after each restroom use. LPA Garcia did not observe the facility to have a reserve of water in quantities to meet the needs of children in care. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspector notes
Based on interviews with staff and LPAs observation staff were observed using buckets/containers filled with water to flush toilets after chidlrens use. Per Director, staff are using hand sanitizer to clean child’s hand after each restroom use. LPA Garcia did not observe the facility to have a reserve of water in quantities to meet the needs of children in care. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 16, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)