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Buffum Head Start
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (562) 498-7058
- Address
- 2350 Ximeno 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
1 citation 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.
- 101700.3(b)(1)Type B
California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers
101700.3(b)(1)(b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater ..., before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be... Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review the Licensee did not ensure water sources at facility to meet lead requirements. Lead test results showed that two water sources have an action level exceedance. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-02-06.
2 routine inspections.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Long Beach
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Buffum Head Start licensed in California?
Yes, Buffum Head Start is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2011.
How many citations does Buffum Head Start have?
Buffum Head Start has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 4 visits (2 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Buffum Head Start last inspected?
Buffum Head Start was last inspected on February 6, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Buffum Head Start?
Buffum Head Start 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 40 children. It is located in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Buffum Head Start compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Buffum Head Start has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Buffum Head Start have any serious violations?
Buffum Head Start has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Buffum Head Start serve?
Buffum Head Start serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 40 children.
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