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Firehouse Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 51 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (626) 798-2865
- Address
- 1923 N. Allen Avenue
- 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
6 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
- 101226(e)(3)(B)Type B
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 6 children did not obtain proper documentation for prescribed medication, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1] out of 6 staff members do not obtain proof that they have been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 6 staff members do not obtain current mandated reporter training certificate, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101700.3(b)(1)Type B
California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers
101700.3(b)(1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with...readings of 0.5 ppb or greater... (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on testing results with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) & 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation that children were left unsupervised inside the classroom with no adult supervision. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
2022
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal RIghtsThe licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights. To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by the fact that the facility's written policty was not in compliance with the latest guidelines for child care centers. This is a potential risk to children in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-04-30.
2 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Altadena
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Firehouse Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Firehouse Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2007.
How many citations does Firehouse Preschool have?
Firehouse Preschool has 6 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 5 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (2 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 3 other visits).
When was Firehouse Preschool last inspected?
Firehouse Preschool was last inspected on April 30, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Firehouse Preschool?
Firehouse Preschool 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 51 children. It is located in Altadena, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Firehouse Preschool compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Firehouse Preschool has 6 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Firehouse Preschool have any serious violations?
Firehouse Preschool 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 Firehouse Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Firehouse Preschool has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Firehouse Preschool serve?
Firehouse Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 51 children.
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