ESCUELITA HERNANDEZ LITTLE SCHOOL

909 CASTRO LN, Bakersfield, CA 93304CLOSED
Head Start
B

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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

11 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: CLOSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 10, 2024

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
ESCUELITA HERNANDEZ LITTLE SCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
909 CASTRO LN, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Status
CLOSED
Safety grade
B (Good), score 81.3/100
Inspection record
11 inspections, last inspected September 10, 2024
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good81.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing25/100
Compliance100/100

6

Total Violations

Sep 10, 2024

Last Inspection

14

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (6)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintApr 24, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 04/24/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lady Cabrera conducted a Case Management inspection and met with Director Raquel Hernandez. The purpose of this inspection is in regard to a self-reported incident telephoned by Director Hernandez to the Officer of the day on 04/23/2024. On 04/22/2024, Director Hernandez reported that during a transition from recess to lunch two children were left outside for an estimate of four minutes. At that time 14 preschool children were present in preschool class. Teacher A and Teacher B were with children at this time. Teacher B took two children in the classroom and Teacher A stayed outside with the other 12 children. Teacher A gathered children to go inside. During the transition Teacher A was carrying water bottles when another child began to cry. Teacher A picked up crying child while holding the water bottles and told children to go inside. Teacher A and Teacher B did not do a head count when children were inside. During this time KAP KAY Staff walked down the ramp towards the infant classroom through the patio area and heard the children voices. KAP KAY Staff noticed the two children sitting at the table underneath the patio about six to eight feet from the preschool classroom entrance playing. KAP KAY staff notified Teacher A. Children were brought into the classroom. Teacher A and Director conducted a visual health check and children appeared to be in good health. Director stated that she spoke to Child’s 1 parent regarding the incident. Director was informed that Child 1 is currently going through a phase where the child hides. On 04/22/2024, Director addressed the supervision issue with Teacher A and Teacher B and discussed the importance of 100% child supervision and headcount. Director has devised a written plan and training on transition procedures from outside to inside. Director reported staff are provided with annual, quarterly training in active supervision, scan and count, zoning and teacher talk strategies. The last care and supervision of children training was conducted on 04/12/2024. SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lady Cabrera LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY NAME: ESCUELITA HERNANDEZ LITTLE SCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 153810187 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 04/24/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 04/26/2024 Section Cited CCR 101229(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7CARE AND SUPERVISION- The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation.1 2 3 4 5 6 7On 04/22/2024, Director addressed the supervision issue with Teacher A and Teacher B discussed the importance of 100% child supervision and headcount. Director provided copy of the training to CCL. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14This requirement was not met, as evidenced by staff interview. Two children were left unsupervised outside in play area, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Director Hernandez agreed to schedule for all staff to review the CCL video SUPERVISING CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE CENTERS and Face Count traning. A signed staff roster of attendees is to be completed and submitted to the Fresno South Community Care Licensing (CCL) office by 04/26/2024. 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Luisa Gavoutian LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Lady Cabrera LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2024 FACILITY NAME: ESCUELITA HERNANDEZ LITTLE SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 153810187 VISIT DATE: 04/24/2024 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Per Director Hernandez, the facility has a counting system, when the teachers and children enter or exit the classroom from the playground, the teachers are required to take census and record the census on the clipboard to ensure that they do not leave any children unsupervised. Teacher A and Teacher B failed to keep an accurate count of the children in their care and prov

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintApr 24, 2024

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintApr 24, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintApr 24, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 04/24/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lady Cabrera conducted a Case Management inspection and met with Director Raquel Hernandez. The purpose of this inspection is in regard to a self-reported incident telephoned by Director Hernandez to the Officer of the day on 04/23/2024. On 04/22/2024, Director Hernandez reported that during a transition from recess to lunch two children were left outside for an estimate of four minutes. At that time 14 preschool children were present in preschool class. Teacher A and Teacher B were with children at this time. Teacher B took two children in the classroom and Teacher A stayed outside with the other 12 children. Teacher A gathered children to go inside. During the transition Teacher A was carrying water bottles when another child began to cry. Teacher A picked up crying child while holding the water bottles and told children to go inside. Teacher A and Teacher B did not do a head count when children were inside. During this time KAP KAY Staff walked down the ramp towards the infant classroom through the patio area and heard the children voices. KAP KAY Staff noticed the two children sitting at the table underneath the patio about six to eight feet from the preschool classroom entrance playing. KAP KAY staff notified Teacher A. Children were brought into the classroom. Teacher A and Director conducted a visual health check and children appeared to be in good health. Director stated that she spoke to Child’s 1 parent regarding the incident. Director was informed that Child 1 is currently going through a phase where the child hides. On 04/22/2024, Director addressed the supervision issue with Teacher A and Teacher B and discussed the importance of 100% child supervision and headcount. Director has devised a written plan and training on transition procedures from outside to inside. Director reported staff are provided with annual, quarterly training in active supervision, scan and count, zoning and teacher talk strategies. The last care and supervision of children training was conducted on 04/12/2024. SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lady Cabrera LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY NAME: ESCUELITA HERNANDEZ LITTLE SCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 153810187 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 04/24/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 04/26/2024 Section Cited CCR 101229(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7CARE AND SUPERVISION- The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation.1 2 3 4 5 6 7On 04/22/2024, Director addressed the supervision issue with Teacher A and Teacher B discussed the importance of 100% child supervision and headcount. Director provided copy of the training to CCL. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14This requirement was not met, as evidenced by staff interview. Two children were left unsupervised outside in play area, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Director Hernandez agreed to schedule for all staff to review the CCL video SUPERVISING CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE CENTERS and Face Count traning. A signed staff roster of attendees is to be completed and submitted to the Fresno South Community Care Licensing (CCL) office by 04/26/2024. 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Luisa Gavoutian LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Lady Cabrera LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2024 FACILITY NAME: ESCUELITA HERNANDEZ LITTLE SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 153810187 VISIT DATE: 04/24/2024 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Per Director Hernandez, the facility has a counting system, when the teachers and children enter or exit the classroom from the playground, the teachers are required to take census and record the census on the clipboard to ensure that they do not leave any children unsupervised. Teacher A and Teacher B failed to keep an accurate count of the children in their care and prov

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintApr 24, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 04/24/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lady Cabrera conducted a Case Management inspection and met with Director Raquel Hernandez. The purpose of this inspection is in regard to a self-reported incident telephoned by Director Hernandez to the Officer of the day on 04/23/2024. On 04/22/2024, Director Hernandez reported that during a transition from recess to lunch two children were left outside for an estimate of four minutes. At that time 14 preschool children were present in preschool class. Teacher A and Teacher B were with children at this time. Teacher B took two children in the classroom and Teacher A stayed outside with the other 12 children. Teacher A gathered children to go inside. During the transition Teacher A was carrying water bottles when another child began to cry. Teacher A picked up crying child while holding the water bottles and told children to go inside. Teacher A and Teacher B did not do a head count when children were inside. During this time KAP KAY Staff walked down the ramp towards the infant classroom through the patio area and heard the children voices. KAP KAY Staff noticed the two children sitting at the table underneath the patio about six to eight feet from the preschool classroom entrance playing. KAP KAY staff notified Teacher A. Children were brought into the classroom. Teacher A and Director conducted a visual health check and children appeared to be in good health. Director stated that she spoke to Child’s 1 parent regarding the incident. Director was informed that Child 1 is currently going through a phase where the child hides. On 04/22/2024, Director addressed the supervision issue with Teacher A and Teacher B and discussed the importance of 100% child supervision and headcount. Director has devised a written plan and training on transition procedures from outside to inside. Director reported staff are provided with annual, quarterly training in active supervision, scan and count, zoning and teacher talk strategies. The last care and supervision of children training was conducted on 04/12/2024. SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lady Cabrera LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY NAME: ESCUELITA HERNANDEZ LITTLE SCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 153810187 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 04/24/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 04/26/2024 Section Cited CCR 101229(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7CARE AND SUPERVISION- The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation.1 2 3 4 5 6 7On 04/22/2024, Director addressed the supervision issue with Teacher A and Teacher B discussed the importance of 100% child supervision and headcount. Director provided copy of the training to CCL. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14This requirement was not met, as evidenced by staff interview. Two children were left unsupervised outside in play area, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Director Hernandez agreed to schedule for all staff to review the CCL video SUPERVISING CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE CENTERS and Face Count traning. A signed staff roster of attendees is to be completed and submitted to the Fresno South Community Care Licensing (CCL) office by 04/26/2024. 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Luisa Gavoutian LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Lady Cabrera LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2024 FACILITY NAME: ESCUELITA HERNANDEZ LITTLE SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 153810187 VISIT DATE: 04/24/2024 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Per Director Hernandez, the facility has a counting system, when the teachers and children enter or exit the classroom from the playground, the teachers are required to take census and record the census on the clipboard to ensure that they do not leave any children unsupervised. Teacher A and Teacher B failed to keep an accurate count of the children in their care and prov

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintApr 24, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 04/24/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lady Cabrera conducted a Case Management inspection and met with Director Raquel Hernandez. The purpose of this inspection is in regard to a self-reported incident telephoned by Director Hernandez to the Officer of the day on 04/23/2024. On 04/22/2024, Director Hernandez reported that during a transition from recess to lunch two children were left outside for an estimate of four minutes. At that time 14 preschool children were present in preschool class. Teacher A and Teacher B were with children at this time. Teacher B took two children in the classroom and Teacher A stayed outside with the other 12 children. Teacher A gathered children to go inside. During the transition Teacher A was carrying water bottles when another child began to cry. Teacher A picked up crying child while holding the water bottles and told children to go inside. Teacher A and Teacher B did not do a head count when children were inside. During this time KAP KAY Staff walked down the ramp towards the infant classroom through the patio area and heard the children voices. KAP KAY Staff noticed the two children sitting at the table underneath the patio about six to eight feet from the preschool classroom entrance playing. KAP KAY staff notified Teacher A. Children were brought into the classroom. Teacher A and Director conducted a visual health check and children appeared to be in good health. Director stated that she spoke to Child’s 1 parent regarding the incident. Director was informed that Child 1 is currently going through a phase where the child hides. On 04/22/2024, Director addressed the supervision issue with Teacher A and Teacher B and discussed the importance of 100% child supervision and headcount. Director has devised a written plan and training on transition procedures from outside to inside. Director reported staff are provided with annual, quarterly training in active supervision, scan and count, zoning and teacher talk strategies. The last care and supervision of children training was conducted on 04/12/2024. SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lady Cabrera LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY NAME: ESCUELITA HERNANDEZ LITTLE SCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 153810187 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 04/24/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 04/26/2024 Section Cited CCR 101229(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7CARE AND SUPERVISION- The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation.1 2 3 4 5 6 7On 04/22/2024, Director addressed the supervision issue with Teacher A and Teacher B discussed the importance of 100% child supervision and headcount. Director provided copy of the training to CCL. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14This requirement was not met, as evidenced by staff interview. Two children were left unsupervised outside in play area, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Director Hernandez agreed to schedule for all staff to review the CCL video SUPERVISING CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE CENTERS and Face Count traning. A signed staff roster of attendees is to be completed and submitted to the Fresno South Community Care Licensing (CCL) office by 04/26/2024. 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Luisa Gavoutian LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Lady Cabrera LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2024 FACILITY NAME: ESCUELITA HERNANDEZ LITTLE SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 153810187 VISIT DATE: 04/24/2024 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Per Director Hernandez, the facility has a counting system, when the teachers and children enter or exit the classroom from the playground, the teachers are required to take census and record the census on the clipboard to ensure that they do not leave any children unsupervised. Teacher A and Teacher B failed to keep an accurate count of the children in their care and prov

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What is ESCUELITA HERNANDEZ LITTLE SCHOOL's safety grade?

ESCUELITA HERNANDEZ LITTLE SCHOOL has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 81.3 out of 100.

How many violations does ESCUELITA HERNANDEZ LITTLE SCHOOL have?

ESCUELITA HERNANDEZ LITTLE SCHOOL has 6 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was ESCUELITA HERNANDEZ LITTLE SCHOOL last inspected?

ESCUELITA HERNANDEZ LITTLE SCHOOL was last inspected on September 10, 2024.

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