Skip to main content

Inspection visit

Routine inspection (3-year)

CHASE EARLY EDUCATION CENTERLicense 197416559
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lilia Hernandez and Amelia Morales conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on 10/10/2025. LPAs arrived at the facility at 2:15PM and met with Sandy Chen, Principal who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. LPAs provided the facility with a copies of the LIC 125 Entrance Checklist to help facilitate the inspection. This is a preschool program which consists of 7 classroom. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. There were 114 children and 20 staff present when LPAs arrived. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. This facility is funded by the California Department of Education and operates 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\342\200\231s present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. LPAs reminded staff that children\342\200\231s belongings should not touch while stored. Mats, cots, and linens are provided for each child enrolled. Linens are washed weekly by school district. LPAs observed napping equipment stored in cabinets in each classroom. Napping equipment (mats) were observed in a separate storage room. ---Page 1 of 3 Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in the restrooms. The classroom also has an additional sink for handwashing. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in classrooms. Per Principal, children bring their own water bottle daily 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. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed and are operable. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 09/09/025. Menus are posted one month in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks to children. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snack to children. Food is prepared in the main elementary cafeteria next door to the facility. Meals are brought to the facility daily. All storage containers for solid waste, including movable 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. 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. LPAs advised that at no time shall children be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. Per Principal, there are no firearms stored on the premises. LPAs did not observe 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\342\200\231s) 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.---Page 2 of 3 The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Staff present did have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present did have proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza. Children\342\200\231s 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 the classroom in a cabinet. According to the Principal, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored in the office. The facility was observed to be equipped with an isolation area for any child who becomes ill and it is located in the main office. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication, equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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 . The 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. There were no deficiencies cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Sandy Chen, Principal. ---Page 3 of 3

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 10, 2025 inspection of CHASE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER?

This was a inspection inspection of CHASE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER on October 10, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to CHASE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER on October 10, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

SourceView on CCLDView original report

Share this reportEmail

Next steps

If this is your facility,claim this pageand add your response to the public record. Free.

Spotted an inaccuracy on this visit?Request a reviewand we will check it against the public record.

Researching this visit professionally?Book a 20-minute calland we will walk through what we have on file.

Data from CCLD public records. Last updated . If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.