Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.15
- Local median
- 0.5
JOURNEY BEGINS, INC, THE
6438 YORK BLVD., Los Angeles, CA 90042
- Facility:
- 198018994
- Type:
- INFANT 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:
- 34
Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionDecember 8, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 8, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for JOURNEY BEGINS, INC, THE from March 7, 2023 through December 8, 2025.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 19, 2025 and involved child guidance, with a due date of February 21, 2025.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
Four later inspections, from April 30, 2025 through December 8, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 4 local median in 90042
Compared to 30 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 46%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 54%
- Local median
- 35%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.57
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Supervision
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 18, 2024November 26, 2024February 19, 2025Inspection 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
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Personal Rights: 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, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to... This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on LPAs observation of vidoe footage obtained by LAPD, it was observed that S1 pressed on an infants pelvis area, squeezed infants cheeks and abruptly lifted the infant out of the crib. This poses an immediate health and safety risk for children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 21, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 101216 Personnel Requirements (d) The following child care center personnel shall be at least 18 years old: (2) Persons, including volunteers, who provide any element of care and supervision to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, V1 is a minor who has been used at a capacity of a teacher.
- Report comments
- Based on interviews, V1 is a minor who has been used at a capacity of a teacher.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 26, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216(d)(2) - 101216(d)(2)
- Official code
- 101216(d)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment (f) Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed through video footage dated 09/20/24 and S1 acknowledgment that staff were observed to place a crib sheet on the side of the crib rail of a napping infant. LPA also observed staff swaddled an infant, placed the infant on a boppy pillow, and covered the infant with a crib sheet.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 24, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101439.1(f) - 101439.1(f)
- Official code
- 101439.1(f)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- **This is an amended LIC 809D page to reflect the removal of an observation made by LPA Ayala** Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (a) In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply: (1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA Martinez and Ayala observed through video footage dated 09/20/24 that staff closed the nap room door and did not return to check on the infants.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 21, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101429(a)(1) - 101429(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101429(a)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Infant Care Personal Services (7) The changing table and changing pads shall be disinfected after each use even when disposal covers are used. (A) Infant changing tables may be covered with disposable paper towels or a similar covering that shall be discarded after each diaper change. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed through video footage dated 09/20/24 and S1 acknowledgment that staff were not following protocols for diaper changes which is also on the parent handbook.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 26, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101428(7)(a) - 101428(7)(a)
- Official code
- 101428(7)(a)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- **This is an Amended Report created by LPA Monique Ayala**Personnel Requirements: Prior to employment or initial presence in the child care center, all employees and volunteers subject to a criminal record review shall: Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record ... This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review and observation. Katya Acevedo was observed to be providing care and supervision to children in care and is not fingerprint cleared or associated to the facility.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by November 26, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216(i)(1) - 101216(i)(1)
- Official code
- 101216(i)(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 observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed Staff 1 (S1), S2, S3, S4, S5, S7, S8, and S9 did not have proof of MMR, Tdap, TB, Flu which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 19, 2024
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 observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed staff 1 (S1), S2, S5, S7, S8, and S9 did not have a Health Screening (LIC503) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 19, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
- Official code
- 101216(g)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Personnel Requirements (B) A copy of the signed LIC 9052 (11/94) shall be kept in the employee's personnel record. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed Staff 2 (S2) and S5 have a blank LIC 9052. S7 do not have LIC 9052 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 19, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216(l)(1)(B) - 101216(l)(1)(B)
- Official code
- 101216(l)(1)(B)
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 observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed Staff 2 (S2), S7 and S8 do not have LIC 501 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 19, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101217(a) - 101217(a)
- Official code
- 101217(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 observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed staff 3 (S3), S4, S7, S8, and S9 did not have proof of the Mandated Reporter Training AB 1207 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 19, 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: 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 observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed child 1 (C1), C2, C3, and C6 are missing proof of the physician's report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 19, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
- Official code
- 101220(a)
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 observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed child 1 (C1), C2, C3, and C6 are missing proof of immunizations which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 19, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101220.1(g) - 101220.1(g)
- Official code
- 101220.1(g)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 101216 Personnel Requirements (i) Prior to employment or initial presence in the child care center, all employees and volunteers subject to a criminal record review shall: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed Staff 4 (S4) has an eligible clearance; however, they were not associated to the facility.
- Inspector notes
- LPA observed Staff 4 (S4) has an eligible clearance; however, they were not associated to the facility.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 10, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216(i)(2) - 101216(i)(2)
- Official code
- 101216(i)(2)
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center... report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day ...(1) Events reported shall include the following: (B) Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Facility did not report to the Department an incident that occurred on 05/08/23 within the required 24 hours.
- Report comments
- (B) Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Facility did not report to the Department an incident that occurred on 05/08/23 within the required 24 hours.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 13, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101212(d)(1)(b) - 101212(d)(1)(b)
- Official code
- 101212(d)(1)(b)
No recorded violations in this report