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Carmelitos Head Start
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 52 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (310) 428-1926
- Address
- 5250 Via Pasillo
- 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
1 citation 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.
- 101700.3(b)(1)Type B
California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers
101700.3(b)(1)(b) Testing results with fractional ppb 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... Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review the Licensee did not ensure water sources at facility to meet lead requirements. Lead test results showed that two water sources has an action level exceedance. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-06.
2 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Long Beach
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Carmelitos Head Start licensed in California?
Yes, Carmelitos Head Start is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1990.
How many citations does Carmelitos Head Start have?
Carmelitos Head Start has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 6 visits (2 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 3 other visits).
When was Carmelitos Head Start last inspected?
Carmelitos Head Start was last inspected on March 6, 2026 (about 2 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Carmelitos Head Start?
Carmelitos Head Start 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 52 children. It is located in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Carmelitos Head Start compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Carmelitos Head Start has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Carmelitos Head Start have any serious violations?
Carmelitos Head Start has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Carmelitos Head Start had any complaint inspections?
Carmelitos Head Start has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Carmelitos Head Start serve?
Carmelitos Head Start serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 52 children.
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