Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.8
- Local median
- 0.17
LA PALMA PEPPER TREE PRESCHOOL
5112 LA PALMA AVENUE, La Palma, CA 90623
- Facility:
- 304371295
- 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:
- 41
Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionApril 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for LA PALMA PEPPER TREE PRESCHOOL from March 2, 2022 through April 22, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 8, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of January 15, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 90623
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 17%
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.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Teacher Qualifications and Duties (b) Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below: (1) A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units of the education requirement specified in (c)(1) below; or shall have obtained a Child Development Assistant Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 staff files have early childhood education certificates but do not have transcripts for verification which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 15, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216.1(b)(1) - 101216.1(b)(1)
- Official code
- 101216.1(b)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the director did not comply with the section cited above. No proof of documented disaster drill could be provided to LPA. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 24, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101174(d)(2) - 101174(d)(2)
- Official code
- 101174(d)(2)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe 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. During playground inspection, LPA observed a wooden play structure with two screws halfway out with screw heads sticking out.This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 26, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101239(o)(1) - 101239(o)(1)
- Official code
- 101239(o)(1)
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 director did not comply with the section cited above. During physical plant inspection, LPA observed toys, arts and crafts materials, and office supplies cluttered on a shelf above the children's toilet and toys in a box next to the toilet. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 26, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(2)
No recorded violations in this report