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Happy Day School,inc
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 122 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (626) 282-2919
- Address
- 507 N. Chandler
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
8,727*CCLD
Total facilities
2.5*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
20 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.
2026
- 1596.814(b)(4)Type B
FAMILY DAYCARE HOME SWIMMING POOL SAFETY
2025
- 101161(a)Type A
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
Title 22, Section 101161 – Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.This requirement is not met aidenced by: The licensee was found to be operating a summer camp program on the premises, serving 74 children between the ages of 6 and 12 years old, which is outside the licensed age range and capacity limitations of the existing preschool child care license.
- 1596.871(c)(1)(a)Type B
- 101161(a)Type B
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
- 101200(a)Type A
- 101161(a)Type A
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
Title 22, Section 101161 – Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: The licensee was found to be operating a summer camp program on the premises, serving 74 children between the ages of 6 and 12 years old, which is outside the licensed age range and capacity limitations of the existing preschool child care license.
- 1596.871(c)(1)(a)Type A
(A) Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility.This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above S#1, S#2 and S#3 did not have criminal record clearance, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101239.1(c)(2)Type B
NAPPING EQUIPMENT
Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, LPA observed napping equipment to be in the form of cots to have sheets and blankets attached to them and were observed to be touching, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101239(c)Type B
Based on observations and iinterviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, LPA Perry observed a portable AC/Heater accessible to the children. LPA touched the unit and it was observed to be hot to the touch which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101239(f)(1)Type B
FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, LPA Perry did not observe step trash bin with a lid or trash bins in the classrooms with tight fitting lids to dispose of food, 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 and interviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPA observed a ripped vinyl diapering mat in the changing table in the classroom and have visible soil marks, additionally, a pile of transparency paper sheets were stacked one under another on the mat, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, LPA observed 6 out of 6 staff files not to have a current Mandated Reporter Training on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101215.1(m)Type B
Based on observations, interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, LPA Perry did not observe Preventative Health and Safety certification on file for director not did LPA observe Directors Community Care Licensing Orientation Certification, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101230(c)Type B
ACTIVITIES/NAPPING
Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, during naptime LPA observed teacher to be out of ratio which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238.4(d)Type A
STORAGE SPACE
Based on observation and interviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA observed cleaning solutions, poisions and medication made accessiable to the children in care, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed one out of service toilet in Ms. Pats classroom as well as one sink out of use and no water coming out which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238(e)Type A
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, LPA observed the pond to be enclosed by a makeshift orange safety netting gate which is not secure and is accessible to the children as well as the classroom door have immidiate access to the pond, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216(f)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, LPA observed 6 out of 6 staff files did not have Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification current which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101700.3(b)(1)Type B
California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers
101700.3(b)(1)California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with...readings of 0.5 ppb or greater.., before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement is not me at evidenced by Based on ispection, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as that 1 water fountain (B) tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of 12 ppb. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care
2022
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on LPAs records review of staff files there are no immunization records for review. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
14 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-01-09.
4 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type A · 9 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
20 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Monterey Park
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Happy Day School,inc licensed in California?
Yes, Happy Day School,inc is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1996.
How many citations does Happy Day School,inc have?
Happy Day School,inc has 20 citations on record: 6 Type A (more serious) and 13 Type B citations. It has received 14 visits (4 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 9 other visits).
When was Happy Day School,inc last inspected?
Happy Day School,inc was last inspected on January 9, 2026 (about 4 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Happy Day School,inc?
Happy Day School,inc 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 122 children. It is located in Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Happy Day School,inc compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Happy Day School,inc has 20 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Happy Day School,inc have any serious violations?
Happy Day School,inc has 6 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Happy Day School,inc had any complaint inspections?
Happy Day School,inc has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Happy Day School,inc serve?
Happy Day School,inc serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 122 children.
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