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KIDSZONE PRESCHOOL ACADEMY

1206 LINCOLN AVE, Pasadena, CA 91103

Facility:
198020176
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:
33

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 inspectionJune 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 9, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for KIDSZONE PRESCHOOL ACADEMY from September 15, 2022 through June 9, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 5, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of May 5, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

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
7

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

14 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 4 local median in 91103

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.57
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
57%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.56

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.

Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPA observed 15 children with 1 staff in the Great Room which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 5, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility has not conducted a disaster drill since 05/2025 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 8, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
Official code
101174(d)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Outdoor Activity Space (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed a wooden bench where the sides are loose and the paint in chipped. LPA also observed bikes without rubber handles which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 15, 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
Outdoor Activity Space (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA observed trash, debris and spiderwebs on outdoor yard and equipement which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 11, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(d)(2) - 101238.2(d)(2)
Official code
101238.2(d)(2)
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 LPA observed children sitting in the hallway near the restroom alone. LPA spoke with S1 who stated when there is no assistance, children are left unsupervised while they assist the children in the restroom which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 6, 2026
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed S2 and S3 did not have a current mandated reporter training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 15, 2026
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
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 S2 and S3 did not have immunization records in their files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties (d) The child care center director, or the substitute director as specified in (f) below, shall be on the premises during the hours the center is in operation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in director has not been present at the facility in the past three years when the department is conducting and inspection which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 8, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101215.1(d) - 101215.1(d)
Official code
101215.1(d)
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 S2 does not have a current health screening which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 5, 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: 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in S2 does not have a signed LIC9052 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 8, 2026
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Teacher Qualifications and Duties (c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above S3 does not have a copy of their transcripts in their file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 15, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.1(c)(1) - 101216.1(c)(1)
Official code
101216.1(c)(1)
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: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above S2 does not have TB test in their file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 5, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101217(a)(12) - 101217(a)(12)
Official code
101217(a)(12)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio: There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance... This requirement was not met as evidence by. Based on interviews it was disclosed that S2 and S5 have been alone with more than 12 children at one time. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 2, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies: Faucets used by children for personal care shall deliver hot water. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews and observation the facility did not have hot water during the first inspection 11/03/2025. Per S2, they utilize hot water to wash the children's utensils. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 2, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(e)(1) - 101239(e)(1)
Official code
101239(e)(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on inyterview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the lead teacher, did not have the proper live scan clearance granted prior to working at facility on 8/12/2024, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 7, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) - 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Official code
1596.871(c)(1)(A)
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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in disaster drill has not been conducted since one year ago, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 13, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
Official code
101174(d)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Outdoor Activity Space (c) Equipment and activity areas shall be arranged so that there is no hazard from conflicting activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in play equipment and climbing ladders are arranged and spaced creating conflict of activities not meeting fall zone requirements, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 6, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(c) - 101238.2(c)
Official code
101238.2(c)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. The requirement is not met as evidenced by disclosures made by staff during interviews conducted. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 15, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212 - 101212
Official code
101212