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HARRIETTE EVANS SHIELDS CDC/DREW CHILD DEVELOPMENT

224 E. 126TH STREET, Los Angeles, CA 90061

Facility:
198017157
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:
49

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJanuary 21, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 21, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 15 available inspections for HARRIETTE EVANS SHIELDS CDC/DREW CHILD DEVELOPMENT from August 23, 2021 through January 21, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on January 21, 2026 and involved environmental health, with a due date of January 30, 2026.

Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
15

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 4 local median in 90061

Compared to 22 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.4
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
7%
Local median
3%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
27%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.45

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
A licensed child day care center.....that is located in a building that was constructed before Jan 1,2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after Jan 1, 2020, but not later than Jan 1, 2023 and every five years after the date of the initial test. The requirement was not met as evidenced by: On 11/14/25, during an annual visit LPA Calderon reviewed and observed the following: preschool yard at 2:18pm had a water bubbler / faucet with running water, picture taken, LPA reviewed sketch indications food preparation sinks and water dispensers that were tested. Based on sketch there was no indication whether the outside drinking faucet was tested. During 11/14/25, Licensee Owen's placed a bag over the water bubbler / faucet to wrap it with tape, to prevent children from drinking water.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 30, 2026
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Food Service (17) Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances shall be stored in areas separate from food supplies. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA Calderon observation; the kitchen door has no lock or latch to provide inaccessibility, the kitchen door is located in the preschool classroom that can easily be accesses and no latches observed on cabinets where cleaning supplies like Bleach bottles and dish soap was observed; in addition, at 2:12pm LPA observed vermin - roaches under the kitchen sink were there is food supplies (dishes) in this area and cleaning compounds/ solutions are stored together, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [2] out of [2] accessibility / storage of cleaning supplies with food supplies together which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 25, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101227(a)(17) - 101227(a)(17)
Official code
101227(a)(17)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Food Service (18) All kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation by LPA Calderon live vermins observed under kitchen sink, LPA asked Admin if facility gets exterminated; facility was able to provide Rentokil Terminix invoice indicating facility gets monthly examinations for general pest control, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [1] out of [1] insufficient amount of extermination needed to address vermin issue which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 1, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101227(a)(18) - 101227(a)(18)
Official code
101227(a)(18)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Building & 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 evidence by: Outside Play area was observed and concrete area by Toddler 1 Door was observed unlevel measurement taken and concrete raising up on two sides at 5/8 inches, pictures taken.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 9, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
101237 Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities (a) Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s). This requirement is not met as evidence by: LPA Calderon at 12:58pm observed 3 construction workers working on replacing and fixing the parking lot gate. Per Admin. L.Owens stated came to work on 4/7/25 and noticed construction being done to the parking lot gate and did not report and unaware if corporate did.
Inspector notes
LPA Calderon at 12:58pm observed 3 construction workers working on replacing and fixing the parking lot gate. Per Admin. L.Owens stated came to work on 4/7/25 and noticed construction being done to the parking lot gate and did not report and unaware if corporate did.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 16, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101237(a) - 101237(a)
Official code
101237(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on Interview with Site Supervisor Launye Owne informed LPA Child#3 (C3) does not have a 15 min sleep log and no 15 min sleep available for children under age of 2 years old, during record review LPA Calderon and Tran did not observe sleep log for C3 , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [1] out of [1] persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 14, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(2)(B) - 101429(a)(2)(B)
Official code
101429(a)(2)(B)