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The Beginning Zone
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 8 children
- 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
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
- 101212(f)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative.
- 101428(b)Type A
The infant shall be kept clean and dry at all times.
2024
- 101220.1(g)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out 6 children files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101170(e)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement is not met as as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. staff which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101212(d)(1)(c)Type B
(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d) 2)... the occurrence of such event. (C)Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requriment was not met as evidence by, the director stated she did not report incident to the department becuase she didn't think it was reportable. This is a potential risk to the health and saftey of children in care.
- 101439(d)(2)Type A
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (d)(2) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.846. This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPAs observe a saucer chair and two bouncers were infants observe to be eating. Photos were taken. This poses a immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-03-18.
1 routine inspection, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
6 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 6 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (1 inspection, 4 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was The Beginning Zone last inspected?
The Beginning Zone was last inspected on March 18, 2026 (6 weeks ago). 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 8 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 6 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 3 Type A citations 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. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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