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Primeros Pasos Child Development Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 106 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (661) 854-6488
- Address
- 1111 Bush Street
- Licensed since
Kern County context
845*CCLD
Total facilities
2.5*CCLD
Avg citations
5.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.9*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
8 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 101223(a)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met by evidence by... Interviews disclosures Staff #10 yells at children while in care. Although, staff #10's interaction are limited with children, when Staff #10 does interact Staff #10 is heard and observed to be negative raising her voice, scolding children, speaking to children in an inappropriate manner. Interviews disclosed staff #10 yells at children. Staff #10 also was witnessed yelling at staff and parents while children are present. This poses a potential health and safety health risk to children in care.
- 101223(a)(3)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following 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 including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.This requirement was not met by... Evidence by interviews and record review. Staff #1 was observed mishandled child #1 by holding child #1 down on the cot. This poses a potential Health and safety risk to children in care.
2024
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
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 interviews and photo the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in staff not providing adequate supervision resulting in day care child sustaining injuries to the left eye which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101239(n)Type B
FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed a ceiling panel not placed properly and at risk of falling off which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101239(o)(1)Type B
FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Based on observation , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed outdoor metal planter rusted with pieces peeling/ coming off which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101227(a)(18)Type B
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA obseved a dark substance in the back wall of the refrigerator which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed toilets in the preschool bathroom to be unclean which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101223(a)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff, residents and other persons This requirement was not met by... Interviews conducted and UIR submitted to the Palmdale RO. Child #1 and Child #2 were handed inappropriately by staff which poses a potential risk to children in care.
Inspection record
15 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-02-20.
4 routine inspections, 6 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 2 of 4 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Arvin
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Primeros Pasos Child Development Center licensed in California?
Yes, Primeros Pasos Child Development Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2005.
How many citations does Primeros Pasos Child Development Center have?
Primeros Pasos Child Development Center has 8 citations on record: 8 Type B citations. It has received 15 visits (4 inspections, 6 complaint visits, 5 other visits).
When was Primeros Pasos Child Development Center last inspected?
Primeros Pasos Child Development Center was last inspected on February 20, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Primeros Pasos Child Development Center?
Primeros Pasos Child Development Center is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 106 children. It is located in Arvin, Kern County, California.
How does Primeros Pasos Child Development Center compare to other daycares in Kern County?
Primeros Pasos Child Development Center has 8 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 845 licensed childcare facilities in Kern County.
Does Primeros Pasos Child Development Center have any serious violations?
Primeros Pasos Child Development Center has no Type A (serious) citations. All 8 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Primeros Pasos Child Development Center had any complaint inspections?
Primeros Pasos Child Development Center has received 6 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Primeros Pasos Child Development Center serve?
Primeros Pasos Child Development Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 106 children.
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