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Kinder Prep Preschool Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 26 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (310) 639-4190
- Address
- 3208 Flower Street
- 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
10 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
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility does not have proof of testing for lead in drinking water which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216.1(c)(1)Type B
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 staff whose position is lead teacher but they do not meet the qualifications of the required 12 core units which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216.3(b)(1)Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of two staff present during nap time who do not meet qualifications of a Teacher and supervised children while Director was on lunch which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on LPA record review and interview, Director states they have not had water tested for lead at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
2021
- 101238.2(d)(2)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
Outdoor Activity Space(d)(2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.This requirement is not met as evidenced LPAs observing that there is dirt on play structures, spiderwebs, spiders, broken gazebo, 2 missing or worn down areas on the play structure matting, the playhouse has splinters. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Buildings and Grounds(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPAs observing that there is chipped paint on the ceiling, child size sofa is torn, the restroom smells of urine, and the outdoor faucet is not functioning. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101239.2(a)Type B
DRINKING WATER
Drinking Water(a) Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area.This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPAs observing that outdoor drinking water was not avaiable outdoors during the inspection. This poses a potential health and safety risk to chldren in care.
- 101221(b)(8)Type B
Child's Records(b)(8) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: Medical assessment, including ambulatory status This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPAs observing that Child #2, #4, #6 did not have coomplete medical assessment and emergency information completed on file. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101226(e)(1)(A)Type A
Health-Related Services(e)(1)(A) Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children.This requirement is not met as evidenced by Teacher disclosing that Child #10s medication is stored in the cubby. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to chldren in care.
- 101229.1Type B
Sign In and Sign OutThe person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPAs observing that Child #1, #2 and #6 were not signed in.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2024-08-15.
4 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 5 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
10 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Kinder Prep Preschool Center licensed in California?
Yes, Kinder Prep Preschool Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2006.
How many citations does Kinder Prep Preschool Center have?
Kinder Prep Preschool Center has 10 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 9 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (4 inspections, 1 complaint visit).
When was Kinder Prep Preschool Center last inspected?
Kinder Prep Preschool Center was last inspected on August 15, 2024 (about 2 years ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Kinder Prep Preschool Center?
Kinder Prep Preschool Center 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 26 children. It is located in Lynwood, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Kinder Prep Preschool Center compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Kinder Prep Preschool Center has 10 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Kinder Prep Preschool Center have any serious violations?
Kinder Prep Preschool Center has 1 Type A citation 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 Kinder Prep Preschool Center had any complaint inspections?
Kinder Prep Preschool Center has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Kinder Prep Preschool Center serve?
Kinder Prep Preschool Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 26 children.
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