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ARC EN CIEL PRESCHOOL

5730 SOUTH STREET, Lakewood, CA 90713

Facility:
198400637
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:
45

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMay 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 19, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for ARC EN CIEL PRESCHOOL from October 21, 2022 through May 19, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 26, 2024 and involved pool barrier, with a due date of June 26, 2024.

Four later inspections, from August 16, 2024 through May 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 90713

Compared to 20 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.29
Local median
0.14

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
21%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
21%
Local median
10%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.1

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: Pool barrier
Report finding
101238.5(a)... fencing is not required for inflatable or other portable plastic wading pools with sides low enough for children using the pool(s) to step out unassisted. (1)These pools shall be emptied after each use. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on observation the Licensee did not comply with section cited above. LPAs observed inflatable pool at the bootom of water slide had not been emptied after morning use. This is a potential risk to safety of children in care.
Inspector notes
Based on observation the Licensee did not comply with section cited above. LPAs observed inflatable pool at the bootom of water slide had not been emptied after morning use. This is a potential risk to safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 26, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.5(a)(1) - 101238.5(a)(1)
Official code
101238.5(a)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 8 children did not have Child's Preadmission Health History Parent's Report (LIC 702) which poses a potential safety risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 5, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code
101220(a)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Sign In and Sign Out (b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 8 out of 39 children were signed in which poses a potential safety or personal risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 11, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229.1(b) - 101229.1(b)
Official code
101229.1(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101229 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...this requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not supervise a child that wandered off which poses an immediate health, safety and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on interview, the licensee did not supervise a child that wandered off which poses an immediate health, safety and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 20, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)