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READY SET GROW

525 S. STEWART DR., Covina, CA 91723

Facility:
198010307
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:
53

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 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 30, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for READY SET GROW from March 19, 2024 through May 7, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 7, 2026 and involved medication, with a due date of May 7, 2026.

Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
14

9 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
24

15 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 7 local median in 91723

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.71
Local median
0.67

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
64%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
1.56

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. CHILD #1 EPINEPHRINE EXPIRED ON 06/2024
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 7, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(2) - 101226(e)(2)
Official code
101226(e)(2)
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 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. STAFF #3 IS MISSING MMR/TDAP/TB
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 22, 2026
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)
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 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. STAFF #2,3, AND 4 ARE MISSING THE HEALTH SCREENING REPORT
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 22, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
General Provisions and Definitions (b)Upon admission of a child into a drop-in childcare center, if the medical assessment required by department regulations is not available for a child, then the licensee shall obtain a written health assessment completed by the child’s authorized representative. Except as provided in subdivision (a), a written health assessment shall include the same information and be maintained in the same manner as a medical assessment required by department regulations. A drop-in childcare center shall not require physician approval of the health assessment completed by the child’s authorized representative. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. CHILD #1,2, AND 4 ARE MISSING THE PHYSICIAN REPORT
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 22, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.799(b) - 1596.799(b)
Official code
1596.799(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds: 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. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodent. (c) All outdoor and indoor passageways, stairways, inclines, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard shall be kept free of obstruction. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA and Director observed cat feces when you open the emergency exit door from the preschool class room which poses a
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a)(1)(c) - 101238(a)(1)(c)
Official code
101238(a)(1)(c)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds: The childcare 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed in the preschool classrooms Paint is chipping off all the walls, all baseboards need cleaning/fixed, windows need coverings and or curtains cleaned or replaced. All window seals need cleaning, ceiling air venst need cleaning, several outlet covers missing which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Indoor Activity Space: The floors of all rooms shall have a surface that is safe and clean. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed in the preschool classroom carpets, floors including all corners need cleaning, removal of all wax buildup and missing floor tiltes which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.3(a) - 101238.3(a)
Official code
101238.3(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (e) Faucets used by children for personal care shall deliver hot water. (4) All toilets, hand washing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed in the preschool bathroom 2 toilets and 2 sinks not working, all sinks do not have hot water or knobs for both. Furniture need painted/cleaned which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal right risk to person in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(e)(4)(n) - 101239(e)(4)(n)
Official code
101239(e)(4)(n)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Outdoor Activity Space: The playground shall be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence shall be at least four feet high. LPA observed in the preschool outdoor play yard it is not enclosed near the school age walk way and the back outdoor gate leading to the street is accessible for a preschool child to go out of, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(g) - 101238.2(g)
Official code
101238.2(g)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds: 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 This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation on 02/11/2026, All the fire extinguishers in the facility expired on 12/20/2024 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 23, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Food Services (22) Equipment necessary for the storage, preparation and service of food or snacks shall be provided, and shall be well-maintained. Necessary equipment shall include, but not be limited to: (A) Hot and cold running water. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: The facility kitchen does not have hot water for the washing and/or drying cycle to ensure that dishes and utensils are cleaned and sanitized which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 24, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101227(22)(A) - 101227(22)(A)
Official code
101227(22)(A)
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
(d)The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1)In a safe condition for the activities planned. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs observations and photographs obtained, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as evidenced by the cushion padded titles under the play structure and swings in the preschool yard are loose and expose the concrete, which poses a potential risk of the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 26, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(d)(1) - 101238.2(d)(1)
Official code
101238.2(d)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
(d)The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1)In a safe condition for the activities planned. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs observations and photographs obtained, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as evidenced by LPAs observed varies sections of the concrete floor were broken and cracked between the play structure and swings which poses a potential risk of the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 26, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(d)(1) - 101238(d)(1)
Official code
101238(d)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights: (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded with the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodation, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed there is no heat in the preschool classrooms. Children must wear their sweaters or jackets to keep warm. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 13, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: There is no working heater in the preschool class rooms. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 13, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
(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, staff #3 has an incomplete health screening report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 31, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above the surface in the outdoor playground under the swings are not in safe condition, the cushion material to absorb a fall are loose and expose the concrete. In addition classroom #1 has two broken windows that are covered with construction paper which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(n) - 101239(n)
Official code
101239(n)
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 1 out of 3 staff is missing TB which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2025
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)
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 three out of three staff are missing health screening report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child's Medical Assessments (b) The medical assessment shall provide the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above two out of five children's files were missing physcians report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(b) - 101220(b)
Official code
101220(b)
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 as child #2 did not have immunizations on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220.1(g) - 101220.1(g)
Official code
101220.1(g)
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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 met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as eight outlets (outlets used for hand washing) out of twenty six outlets tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as eight outlets (outlets used for hand washing) out of twenty six outlets tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 26, 2024
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)
View official report
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 interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 19, 2024
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)
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, facility had not conducted disaster drills at least every six months which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 2, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
Official code
101174(d)