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NU BUILDING BLOCKS INFANT

2141 W JEFFERSON BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90018

Facility:
198400231
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:
24

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Latest inspectionApril 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 30, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 15 available inspections for NU BUILDING BLOCKS INFANT from April 1, 2022 through April 30, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on September 23, 2025 and involved parent rights, with a due date of October 1, 2025.

Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

Two later inspections, from December 18, 2025 through April 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
24

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 4 local median in 90018

Compared to 39 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.6
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
0.28

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: Parent rights
Report finding
(c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation .....(2) Upon enrollment of a new child in a facility, the licensee shall provide to the parents or legal guardians of the newly enrolling child copies of any licensing report that the licensee has received during the prior 12-month period that documents ..... (3) The licensee shall require each recipient of the licensing report described in paragraph (1)......(4) The licensee shall keep verification of receipt in each child's file. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Acknowledgment of reciept of licensing report was not in any of the childrens files. Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 1, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8595(c)(1-4) - 1596.8595(c)(1-4)
Official code
1596.8595(c)(1-4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
(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 regulation was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not prevent punishment of a child, as staff was witnessed hitting a child which poses an immediate Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 18, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
(c) The calculation of indoor activity space for infants shall not include space designated and used for cribs. (1) The sleeping area for infants shall be physically separate from the indoor activity space. This separation accomplished by (b) This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Play and care is taking place in area designated for cribs.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 1, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101438.3(c)(1) - 101438.3(c)(1)
Official code
101438.3(c)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if...not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each.. shall receive an influenza vaccination .... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Vaccinations are not present in staff file.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 1, 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
(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 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Health screening for staff is not present in file.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 1, 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: Child guidance
Report finding
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Facility does not have furnishings for older infants in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 1, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(A)(2) - 101223(A)(2)
Official code
101223(A)(2)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
(a) All child care centers shall secure and maintain a fire clearance approved by the city or county fire department, the district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Fire clearance is not present in the facility.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 1, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101171(a) - 101171(a)
Official code
101171(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Disaster drill log is not posted and has not been conducted.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 1, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
Official code
101174(d)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
(g) The playground shall be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence shall be at least four feet high. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Outdoor play area is not enclosed.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 1, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(g) - 101238.2(g)
Official code
101238.2(g)
View official report
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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 30, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.954 - 1596.954
Official code
1596.954
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire Clearance (a) All child care centers shall secure and maintain a fire clearance approved by the city or county fire department, the district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 11, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101171(a) - 101171(a)
Official code
101171(a)
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (a) Each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 11, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(a) - 101174(a)
Official code
101174(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 observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 25, 2024
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 (g) The playground shall be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence shall be at least four feet high. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 26, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(g) - 101238.2(g)
Official code
101238.2(g)
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 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 11, 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 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 11, 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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Infant Needs and Services Plan (a) Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 11, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101419.2(a) - 101419.2(a)
Official code
101419.2(a)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 11, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Care Food Services (b) There shall be an individual feeding plan for each infant. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 11, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101427(b) - 101427(b)
Official code
101427(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101429 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 regulation was not met as evidenced by: Based on CCLD IB investigation, the Licensee did not meet the above requirement by an infant sustaining a severe injury while in care requiring medical that was not observed by Staff. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Inspector notes
Based on CCLD IB investigation, the Licensee did not meet the above requirement by an infant sustaining a severe injury while in care requiring medical that was not observed by Staff. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 27, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 101429(1)(a) - 101429(1)(a)
Official code
101429(1)(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
1596.8897(a)(2)Employee Exclusion Actions, Prohibited positions or employment; grounds; notice; removal; appeal; petition for reinstatement. Engaged in conduct that is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual…This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on CCLD IB investigation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation by failing to accurately report contents of video footage showing that infant sustained head injury while in care. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on CCLD IB investigation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation by failing to accurately report contents of video footage showing that infant sustained head injury while in care. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 27, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 1596.8897(a)(2) - 1596.8897(a)(2)
Official code
1596.8897(a)(2)
View official report
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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 31, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
Official code
101174(d)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Seven cribs have broken wheels and are unbalanced, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 31, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(n) - 101239(n)
Official code
101239(n)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Buildings and 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 evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Paint is chipping on a low barrier at the children's level, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 31, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)