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Niemes Headstart/state Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (562) 229-7958
- Address
- 16715 S Jersey Avenue
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,562*CCLD
Total facilities
2.1*CCLD
Avg citations
4.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.6*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
3 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.
2024
- 101700.3(b)(1)Type B
California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers
Result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance This requirement was not met as evidence by record review. Lead test results showed that a water sources had an action level exceedance. LPA observed the water fountain had been disconnected and made inaccessible to children in care.This is a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
2023
- 101212(b)(1)Type B
Reporting requirementThis requirement is not met as evidenced by based on record review facility failed to complete the 24 hours telephone report to the licensing department for the incident occurred on 3/17/23, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation. Staff failed to provide proper supervision while a child was left outside unsupervised.This requirement is not met as evidenced by based on interviews staff failed to provide proper care and supervision for C1. On 3/17/23, about 10:28AM, C1 was left outside at the play yard area for about 5 seconds without any adult's supervision, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-09-04.
2 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
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1 citationNEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH PRESCHOOL
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Niemes Headstart/state Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Niemes Headstart/state Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1992.
How many citations does Niemes Headstart/state Preschool have?
Niemes Headstart/state Preschool has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (2 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Niemes Headstart/state Preschool last inspected?
Niemes Headstart/state Preschool was last inspected on September 4, 2025 (about 10 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Niemes Headstart/state Preschool?
Niemes Headstart/state Preschool 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 40 children. It is located in Artesia, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Niemes Headstart/state Preschool compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Niemes Headstart/state Preschool has 3 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,562 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Niemes Headstart/state Preschool have any serious violations?
Niemes Headstart/state Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 3 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Niemes Headstart/state Preschool serve?
Niemes Headstart/state Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 40 children.
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