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Great Beginnings Preschool, Inc.
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 64 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (818) 763-5859
- Address
- 12052 Emelita St.
- 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
7 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
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and observations, staff do not visually observe children in the bathroom at all times. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(3) To be free from...intimidation...or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with... eating...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and observation, staff interferes with children's eating by using intimidation and other actions of a punitive nature. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101223(a)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Per statements obtained, staff speaks to children in a harsh, strong, firm tone, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care
2024
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review, staff did not have their immunization records in the file during the inspection, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101223(a)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Per statements obtained, S1 speaks to children in a rough manner
2022
- 101238(g)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Buildings and Grounds. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: On 10/12/2022, LPA observed Clorox bleach bottles easily accessible to day care children which were stored under the kitchen sink cabinet. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101216.2(e)(1)Type B
An aide who is 18 years of age or older, and who meets the requirements of this section and Section 101216, may escort and/or assist children in going to the bathroom, and may supervise napping children as specified in Section 101230(c)(1), without being under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Interviews with staff revealed that Staff #1 was hired as a Pre-K teacher however is sometimes left alone with children when Staff #2 must step out of the classroom to use the restroom. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
17 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-04-21.
2 routine inspections, 12 complaint visits. 8 complaints on record, 5 of 8 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
7 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Valley Village
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Great Beginnings Preschool, Inc. licensed in California?
Yes, Great Beginnings Preschool, Inc. is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2008.
How many citations does Great Beginnings Preschool, Inc. have?
Great Beginnings Preschool, Inc. has 7 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 5 Type B citations. It has received 17 visits (2 inspections, 12 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was Great Beginnings Preschool, Inc. last inspected?
Great Beginnings Preschool, Inc. was last inspected on April 21, 2026 (1 week ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Great Beginnings Preschool, Inc.?
Great Beginnings Preschool, 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 64 children. It is located in Valley Village, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Great Beginnings Preschool, Inc. compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Great Beginnings Preschool, Inc. has 7 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Great Beginnings Preschool, Inc. have any serious violations?
Great Beginnings Preschool, Inc. has 2 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 Great Beginnings Preschool, Inc. had any complaint inspections?
Great Beginnings Preschool, Inc. has received 12 complaint-triggered inspections. 5 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Great Beginnings Preschool, Inc. serve?
Great Beginnings Preschool, Inc. serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 64 children.
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