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BEGINNING ZONE, THE

5600 N. PARAMOUNT BLVD., Long Beach, CA 90805

Facility:
198400496
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:
51

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionApril 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 28, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for BEGINNING ZONE, THE from January 24, 2022 through April 28, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on April 28, 2026 and involved child guidance, with a due date of April 21, 2026.

Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 5 local median in 90805

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.25
Local median
0.24

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
8%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.25

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.

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Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
(b) No child day care facility shall discriminate or retaliate in any manner against any child or the parent or guardian of any child receiving services in the facility to...Based on record review and staff and parent interview, The Licensee admitted that they sent out message to parents. The Facility Representative stated that they will conduct a formal meeting for all the enrolled families to clarify and discuss Parent Rights to file a complaint with the department, and discuss the facilities open door policy. The facility shall The Licensee failed to refrain from relation or intimidation against a parent who lodged a complaint with the department, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. provide department with copy of agenda, signed attendance, and any handouts to LPA Dunlap on or before May 28, 2026.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 21, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.857(b) - 1596.857(b)
Official code
1596.857(b)
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative if the child...sustains an injury more serious than a minor cut or scratch. The licensee shall obtain specific instructions from the authorized representative regarding action to be taken. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on Interviews conducted and video evidence observed, Child #1 fell and sustained cut on mouth that cause bleeding. The facility did not immediately inform authorized representative posing a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 21, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(a) - 101226(a)
Official code
101226(a)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Food Service: The food-preparation area shall not be used for:(A) Children's play activities, unless such activities are part of a supervised food-education program. (C)A passageway for children while the area is being used for food preparation or service. LPAs observed a Child #1 in the kitchen. The kitchen has commercials size appliances, such as stove, refrigerators, commercial food warmer, and knives. Photos were taken. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 14, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101227(25) - 101227(25)
Official code
101227(25)