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Options-headstart/cdc-ekstrand
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (626) 858-0527
- Address
- 440 N. Walnut Ave
- 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
2 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
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above ias 2 of 6 staff files, Staff #5-6, did not have a current Mandated Reporter Child Care Provider (AB1207) training complete, which poses 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 fractional readings of parts per billion (ppb) 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement is not me at evidenced by Based on inspection, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as the drinking fountain B tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of 15 ppb. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-02-19.
3 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Options-headstart/cdc-ekstrand licensed in California?
Yes, Options-headstart/cdc-ekstrand is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2014.
How many citations does Options-headstart/cdc-ekstrand have?
Options-headstart/cdc-ekstrand has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (3 inspections, 3 other visits).
When was Options-headstart/cdc-ekstrand last inspected?
Options-headstart/cdc-ekstrand was last inspected on February 19, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Options-headstart/cdc-ekstrand?
Options-headstart/cdc-ekstrand 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 45 children. It is located in San Dimas, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Options-headstart/cdc-ekstrand compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Options-headstart/cdc-ekstrand has 2 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 Options-headstart/cdc-ekstrand have any serious violations?
Options-headstart/cdc-ekstrand has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Options-headstart/cdc-ekstrand serve?
Options-headstart/cdc-ekstrand serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 45 children.
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