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LITTLE ANGELS PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

18419 S. AVALON BLVD, Carson, CA 90746

Facility:
198020053
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:
48

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJune 12, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 12, 2025

Summary

This summary covers four available inspections for LITTLE ANGELS PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN from June 6, 2023 through June 12, 2025.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 5, 2025 and involved medication, with a due date of May 6, 2025.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
4

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

4 total inspections vs 4 local median in 90746

Compared to 58 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.25
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
43%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.5

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.

Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
101226(e)(6) Health-Related Services. When no longer needed by the child, or when the child withdraws from the center, all medications shall be returned to the child's authorized representative or disposed of after an attempt to reach the authorized representative. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation of medication for Child #1 & #2, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [2] out of [5] children on medication prescription which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observation of medication for Child #1 & #2, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [2] out of [5] children on medication prescription which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 6, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 101226(e)(6) - 101226(e)(6)
Official code
101226(e)(6)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation LPA's observed outdoor wooden bean having fabric material ripped apart, hanging off bean, per SAVITRI YASODA ABEYAWARDEN stated soemtimes children use it, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [1] out of [1] outdoor wooden bean object that can cause a fall, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 19, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(o)(1) - 101239(o)(1)
Official code
101239(o)(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 Licensee Mandated Repoter expired SAVITRI YASODA ABEYAWARDEN stated needs to re new training, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [1] out of [1] mandated reporter training expired, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 19, 2025
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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
(a) A license shall be issued for a specific capacity, which shall be the maximum number of children that can be cared for at any given time. The Department may issue a license for fewer children than requested. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation there was a census LPA Calderon and Sanchez observed 51 child by 11:25am and by record review of the sign in, on Brightwheel App, and License if for a capacity of 48 children , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [3] out of [51] children over capcity which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 6, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101179(a) - 101179(a)
Official code
101179(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review Staff 2 missing immunization records , Staff 7 missing Tdap and Staff #8 missing Health Screening and Immunization records, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [3] out of [3] staff personnel records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 26, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101217(a) - 101217(a)
Official code
101217(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Licensure Requirements Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA attempted to test carbon monoxide detector but detector would not work. Teacher Bayola Correa also attempted to test carbon monoxide but it would not work. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 13, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.954 - 1596.954
Official code
1596.954
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Outdoor Activity Space (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed required cushioning under climbing structure to absorb a fall. LPA observed a wooden walking beam in the play yard. Wooden bean was half covered with fabric material but the fabric is falling off exposing the wood and its not protected. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 27, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(d) - 101238.2(d)
Official code
101238.2(d)
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, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During staff file review, 3 out of 6 staff were missing immunizations. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 27, 2023
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: 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. There was a staff member that was not associated to the facility but did have proof of clearance. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 13, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e) - 101170(e)
Official code
101170(e)