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ST. JOHN OF GOD PRE-K

13817 PIONEER BLVD., Norwalk, CA 90650

Facility:
198004790
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:
20

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 inspectionJanuary 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 30, 2025

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for ST. JOHN OF GOD PRE-K from August 10, 2021 through January 16, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 16, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of January 16, 2026.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
5

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 5 local median in 90650

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.4
Local median
0.2

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
20%

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.

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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 record review) the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in staff member 3 did not have a criminal record clearance on file while supervising children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 16, 2026
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)
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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 staff had an expired Mandated Reporter certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 16, 2026
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: 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 in two out of three staff which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 13, 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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of three staff which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 13, 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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of thhree teachers which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 13, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
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 one of three which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 13, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101217(a) - 101217(a)
Official code
101217(a)
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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of ten children's file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 13, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code
101220(a)