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BEGINNING ZONE, THE

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

Facility:
198400497
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:
8

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Latest inspectionMarch 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 18, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for BEGINNING ZONE, THE from January 24, 2022 through March 18, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on July 24, 2025 and involved facility condition, with a due date of September 2, 2025.

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

Two later inspections, from October 29, 2025 through March 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 4 local median in 90805

Compared to 94 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.86
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.11

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: Incident records
Report finding
The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 2, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(f) - 101212(f)
Official code
101212(f)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The infant shall be kept clean and dry at all times.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 2, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101428(b) - 101428(b)
Official code
101428(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Immunizations (g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out 6 children files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 13, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220.1(g) - 101220.1(g)
Official code
101220.1(g)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (d)(2) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.846. This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPAs observe a saucer chair and two bouncers were infants observe to be eating. Photos were taken. This poses a immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 13, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439(d)(2) - 101439(d)(2)
Official code
101439(d)(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
(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: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement is not met as as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. staff which 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 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
Official code
101170(e)(1)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
(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. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d) 2)... the occurrence of such event. (C)Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requriment was not met as evidence by, the director stated she did not report incident to the department becuase she didn't think it was reportable. This is a potential risk to the health and saftey of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 14, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(d)(1)(c) - 101212(d)(1)(c)
Official code
101212(d)(1)(c)