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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (3-year)

LASSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRESCHOOLLicense 1974020542 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Nathanael Mooberry, and Licensing Program Manager (LPM), Raul Navarro, conducted an unannounced annual visit to the above facility on 02/11/2026.  LPA and LPM arrived at the facility at 9:15AM, identified selves and met with Uchenna Okereke, Principal, who guided LPA and LPM on a tour of the facility.  LPA and LPM provided Principal with a copy of the LIC 125 Entrance Checklist to help facilitate the inspection. This is a Pre-School Program which consists of 2 classrooms (K-3 and K-4) that is currently licensed for 46 children. This program serves children ages 2 years to 5 years. This program operates Monday - Friday 7:45 AM - 2:15 PM. There were 35 children and 6 staff present when LPA and LPM arrived. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. This facility is funded by the California Department of Education and operating under Title 5 staffing ratios. Criminal record clearance was not reviewed. However, per condition of employment with the Los Angeles Unified School District, all individual’s present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. ---Page 1 of 4 All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured both indoors and outdoors. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated.  Children have their own cubby to store their belongings.  LPA and LPM did not observe children's belongings touching. Cots and linens are provided for each child enrolled. Linens are washed weekly by school district.  LPA and LPM observed napping equipment stored in cabinets in each classroom. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in the restrooms. Each classroom also has an additional sink for handwashing. The facility has a total of 5 sinks and 2 toilets. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in classrooms. Per Principal, children bring their own water bottle daily and bottled water and filtered water stations are available for children who need water refills. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children.  Per Plant Manager, poisons are locked in the Plant Manager's office with two locked doors. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed and are operable. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 01/14/2026. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin.  All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair.  Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal. Menus are posted one month in advance where a QR code is visible by the child's authorized representative.  The facility provides breakfast and lunch to children. Food is prepared in the main elementary cafeteria across from the facility. Meals are brought to the facility daily. ---Page 2 of 4 Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards.  All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free. Per Principal, there are no firearms stored on the premises. LPA observed no pools or bodies of water at the facility. Facility has conducted water lead testing to comply with Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCC’s) constructed before January 1,2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every five years after the date of the first test. LPA reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present did not have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file.  Staff #1 present did have proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Children’s Records were reviewed. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857.  Children's roster was reviewed and is current.  Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. Children present were signed in. First Aid supplies were observed in each classroom. A first aid kit is also kept in the Nurse's office.  According to the Principal, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored in the Nurse's office. ---Page 3 of 4 The facility was observed to be equipped with an isolation area located in the Nurse's office for any child who becomes ill. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care- centers/ . To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Principal was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Deficiencies cited during today’s inspection are on the following LIC809-D Forms. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Uchenna Okereke, Principal. ---Page 4 of 4

Citations

2 citations recorded*CCLD

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.

  • ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions

    Based on observationand record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 staff which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the February 11, 2026 inspection of LASSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRESCHOOL?

This was an inspection of LASSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRESCHOOL on February 11, 2026. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LASSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRESCHOOL on February 11, 2026?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observationand record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 staff whic..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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