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The Beginning Zone
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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
- (310) 347-1318
- Address
- 5600 N. Paramount Blvd.
- 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
3 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.
2026
- 101226(a)Type B
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative if the child...sustains an injury more serious than a minor cut or scratch. The licensee shall obtain specific instructions from the authorized representative regarding action to be taken. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on Interviews conducted and video evidence observed, Child #1 fell and sustained cut on mouth that cause bleeding. The facility did not immediately inform authorized representative posing a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care
- 101226(a)Type B
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
2024
- 101227(25)Type A
Food Service: The food-preparation area shall not be used for:(A) Children's play activities, unless such activities are part of a supervised food-education program. (C)A passageway for children while the area is being used for food preparation or service. LPAs observed a Child #1 in the kitchen. The kitchen has commercials size appliances, such as stove, refrigerators, commercial food warmer, and knives. Photos were taken. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
12 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-04-28.
1 routine inspection, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 1 of 3 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Long Beach
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Beginning Zone licensed in California?
Yes, The Beginning Zone is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2022.
How many citations does The Beginning Zone have?
The Beginning Zone has 3 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 12 visits (1 inspection, 4 complaint visits, 7 other visits).
When was The Beginning Zone last inspected?
The Beginning Zone was last inspected on April 28, 2026. California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is The Beginning Zone?
The Beginning Zone 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 Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California.
How does The Beginning Zone compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
The Beginning Zone has 3 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does The Beginning Zone have any serious violations?
The Beginning Zone 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 The Beginning Zone had any complaint inspections?
The Beginning Zone has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does The Beginning Zone serve?
The Beginning Zone serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 51 children.
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