Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.94
- Local median
- 0
UNIQUE'S PRESCHOOL
9322 S. MAIN STREET, Los Angeles, CA 90003
- Facility:
- 198014885
- 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:
- 25
Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionApril 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for UNIQUE'S PRESCHOOL from July 15, 2022 through April 15, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 16, 2024 and involved facility condition, with a due date of April 23, 2024.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Eight later inspections, from July 31, 2024 through April 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 10
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 3 local median in 90003
Compared to 26 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 24%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.04
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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 interview and review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 staff members did not have proof of Mandated Reporter Training which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 30, 2024
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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Food Service (1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in food in freezer did not have labels reflective of the date food was placed in the freezer. expired bread was in the freezer.which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 23, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101227(a)(1) - 101227(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101227(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation... This requirement is not met as evidenced by based on observation and interviews, licensee did not protect the personal rights of children in care which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 29, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(3)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The sign-in and sign-out sheets with the signatures required by this section and by Section 101226.1 shall be kept for one month and shall be available at the center for review by the Department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by Licensee not having daily sign in sheets for children reported in care the month of June which posed a potential risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 1, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229.1(d) - 101229.1(d)
- Official code
- 101229.1(d)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide...supervision as necessary...(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by based on observation and interviews Licensee did not provide supervision for child in care which posed a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- Correction / follow-up note
- This requirement is not met as evidenced by based on observation and interviews Licensee did not provide supervision for child in care which posed a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 29, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101229(a)(1)
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- For each nonprescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by licensee not having parental consent to administer medication to child in care which posed an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 1, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101226(e)(4)(b) - 101226(e)(4)(b)
- Official code
- 101226(e)(4)(b)
Higher 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by the preschool and school age classrooms having roach and rodent traps under furniture items accessible to children in care which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 30, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
- Official code
- 101238(g)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. 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 2 out of 9 children exhibited behaviors that staff stated they are unable to manage while supervising other children in care which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 30, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229(a) - 101229(a)
- Official code
- 101229(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed 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 having an uncleared person named Aisha working with preschool children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 30, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101170(e) - 101170(e)
- Official code
- 101170(e)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by License states up to 12 School Age Children may be present within the licensed capacity under section... policy. School age may be present 6-7 a.m.-1-6 p.m. Licensee did not adhere to the requirements by having school age children present during the hours 9:30a -1:00 p.m. which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 30, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
- Official code
- 101161(a)
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 and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because Faciity has not conducted, or provided proof of required lead testing that was due January 1, 2023] which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 14, 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)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by Staff not able to provide sufficient visual supervision to children in restroom while supervising children on playground which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 14, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101229(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, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Mandated Reporter Training was not available for S1,S3,S4
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 14, 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)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Food Service (19) All food shall be protected against contamination. Contaminated food shall be discarded immediately. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having expired food in the preschool refrigerator which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 29, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101227(a)(19) - 101227(a)(19)
- Official code
- 101227(a)(19)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 102416(d) Personnel Requirements Prior to employment or initial presence in the child care..all employee...shall: (1) Obtain a California clearance..exemption as required by law or Department regulations... This regulation was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observations and interview, A1 was singularly providing care to 15 children (12 napping). Interview with Facility Administrator cofirms A1 was left alone. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
- Report comments
- Based on LPA observations and interview, A1 was singularly providing care to 15 children (12 napping). Interview with Facility Administrator cofirms A1 was left alone. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 15, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102416(d) - 102416(d)
- Official code
- 102416(d)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 101223.2 (a) Discipline Any form of discipline or punishment that violates a child's personal rights as specified in Section 101223 shall not be permitted regardless of authorized representative consent or authorization. This regulation was not met by: Based on multiple interviews, the Licensee did not provide appropriate discipilne and violated personal rights to children in care. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care
- Correction / follow-up note
- Based on multiple interviews, the Licensee did not provide appropriate discipilne and violated personal rights to children in care. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 26, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223.2(a) - 101223.2(a)
- Official code
- 101223.2(a)