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Latest inspectionMarch 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for BUENA PARK HEAD START from August 29, 2023 through March 10, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 10, 2026 and involved incident records, with a due date of March 26, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
Total inspections
4
3 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
1
1 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
0
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 90621
Compared to 16 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.25
Local median
0.34
0.25This provider
0.34Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
0%
Local median
0%
0%This provider
0%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
25%
Local median
25%
25%This provider
25%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.38
0This provider
0.38Local average
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.
101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(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) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1) Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not met evidenced by: Based on LPA's interviews, and records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the director stated that the facility did not report the incident that occurred on September 18, 2025 to Licensing because there was no injury involved in the incident. Plus, LPA reviewed the file and did not find any Unusual Incident Report regarding the incident on 09/18/2025 reported to Licensing which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
Based on LPA's interviews, and records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the director stated that the facility did not report the incident that occurred on September 18, 2025 to Licensing because there was no injury involved in the incident. Plus, LPA reviewed the file and did not find any Unusual Incident Report regarding the incident on 09/18/2025 reported to Licensing which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.