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WILLARD PAYNE HEAD START/STATE PRESCHOOL

2850 N. MOUNTAIN VIEW RD., El Monte, CA 91732

Facility:
198021577
Type:
SINGLE LICENSED CHILD 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:
16

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionSeptember 29, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 29, 2025

Summary

This summary covers four available inspections for WILLARD PAYNE HEAD START/STATE PRESCHOOL from September 16, 2024 through September 29, 2025.

One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 2, 2025 and involved child guidance, with a due date of July 2, 2025.

Two later inspections, from July 7, 2025 through September 29, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
4

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

4 total inspections vs 4 local median in 91732

Compared to 27 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.25
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
10%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.44

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: Child guidance
Report finding
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(3)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 ..... This requirement was not met by evidenced : Based on interviews conducted Staff #1, violated Child's # 1 personal rights. As one staff witnessed and heard Staff # 1 pinching child and asking them if they liked it. This poses an immediate risk for health and safety of children in care.
Report comments
This requirement was not met by evidenced : Based on interviews conducted Staff #1, violated Child's # 1 personal rights. As one staff witnessed and heard Staff # 1 pinching child and asking them if they liked it. This poses an immediate risk for health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 2, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a) - 101223(a)
Official code
101223(a)