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PSD/ONTARIO HEAD START

555 WEST MAPLE AVENUE, Ontario, CA 91762

Facility:
364801214
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:
224

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMarch 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 16, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 24 available inspections for PSD/ONTARIO HEAD START from July 30, 2021 through March 16, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 26, 2024 and involved child guidance, with a due date of April 29, 2024.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Three later inspections, from October 25, 2024 through March 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
24

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

24 total inspections vs 7 local median in 91762

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.33
Local median
0.82

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.45

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 7 staff files did not have a current certificate, which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 10, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223(a)(2) Personal Rights. Each child shall be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: There were multiple incidents documented in a 1-3 month period involving the same child(ren) hitting other children. Facility failed to protect the safety of the children. This is an immediate Health and Safety Risk for the children in care.
Report comments
There were multiple incidents documented in a 1-3 month period involving the same child(ren) hitting other children. Facility failed to protect the safety of the children. This is an immediate Health and Safety Risk for the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 29, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Reporting Requirements. Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of a child shall be reported to the Department within 24 hours of the occurrence. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The center failed to report the incident of Child#1 running out of the facility on 03/21/24 to community care licensing (CCL) on a timely manner. This is an potential Health and Safety Risk for the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 3, 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)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
101226.3(b) Observation of the Child. Any unusual behavior, any injury or signs of illness requiring assessment and/or administration of first aid by staff shall be reported to the child's authorized representative and recorded in the child's record. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Per files review conducted by LPAs during inspection 04/04/24 and 04/26/24 no ouch/incident(s) reports related behavior nor injuries were documented for Child#1.
Inspector notes
Per files review conducted by LPAs during inspection 04/04/24 and 04/26/24 no ouch/incident(s) reports related behavior nor injuries were documented for Child#1.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 3, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226.3(b) - 101226.3(b)
Official code
101226.3(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below....This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Per LPAs observations and Staff own admission facility has been out of ratio approximately 3-5 times during 03/23 and 04/2023. In addition, Upon arrival to the facility LPA Ruiz observed 15 children in the multipurpose room (Classroom N.61) under the supervision of Staff N.1. Few minutes later Staff N.2 arrived to remove additional children and they were taken to Classroom N.93 with Staff N.3. "This is an immediate Health and Safety risk for the children".
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 20, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
b) Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below: (1) A teacher shall have completed,...at least six post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units of the...requirement specified...below, or shall have obtained a Child Development Assistance Permit... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Per interviews conducted and staff own admission, it was confirmed that Staff N.1 was observed working in a classroom as a lead teacher providing care and supervision. However, staff records revealed that Staff N.1 has college credits; however, courses in transcripts do not qualify Staff N.1 to work as a qualified Lead Teacher.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 7, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.1(b)(1) - 101216.1(b)(1)
Official code
101216.1(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature ... This requirement was not met as evidenced by Based on interviews with staff a child was being held due to their refusal for going inside and is considered a form of restraint This is an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care POC discussed with director.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 29, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on obervation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for bleach bottles not locked in cabinet and could potentially be accessible to children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 10, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)