CARL E. GILBERT PRESCHOOL

7255 8TH STREET, Buena Park, CA 90620LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

August 26, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
CARL E. GILBERT PRESCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
7255 8TH STREET, Buena Park, CA 90620
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 95.5/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected August 26, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent95.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety85/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

3

Total Violations

Aug 26, 2025

Last Inspection

24

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

No violations recorded in the last 3 years.

All Violations (3)

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintDec 16, 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacy Torrence conducted an unannounced Case Management visit. LPA met with Desiree Spencer, Lead Teacher, to discuss the Lead Sampling Testing conducted on 11/10/2022. LPA confirmed that Director had posted the Lead Sample Report. Lead Teacher stated the outlets with the high level of Lead was located in the classrooms. During today’s inspection, LPA Torrence observed the outlet inoperable, as the outlets are turned off and taped, with "Out of Service" signed above them. Source of drinking water is available by the children bringing their own water bottles from home, labeled with their names. Source of water used for washing hands and material is provided by portable sinks. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Desiree Spencer. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stacy Torrence LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/16/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/16/2022 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 2 FACILITY NAME: CARL E. GILBERT PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 304371573 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 12/16/2022 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 12/16/2022 Section Cited 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101700.3(b)(1) California Lead Action Level of Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater ……. (1) shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility has turned of the outlets and taped up.and a "Out of Service" sign over the outlet. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on facility Lead sampling testing it was discovered that three outlets located in the classroom had a high level of lead. This poses a potential risk to the health of children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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:Thuy Ho LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Stacy Torrence LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/16/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/16/2022

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)ComplaintDec 16, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintDec 16, 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacy Torrence conducted an unannounced Case Management visit. LPA met with Desiree Spencer, Lead Teacher, to discuss the Lead Sampling Testing conducted on 11/10/2022. LPA confirmed that Director had posted the Lead Sample Report. Lead Teacher stated the outlets with the high level of Lead was located in the classrooms. During today’s inspection, LPA Torrence observed the outlet inoperable, as the outlets are turned off and taped, with "Out of Service" signed above them. Source of drinking water is available by the children bringing their own water bottles from home, labeled with their names. Source of water used for washing hands and material is provided by portable sinks. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Desiree Spencer. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stacy Torrence LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/16/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/16/2022 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 2 FACILITY NAME: CARL E. GILBERT PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 304371573 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 12/16/2022 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 12/16/2022 Section Cited 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101700.3(b)(1) California Lead Action Level of Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater ……. (1) shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility has turned of the outlets and taped up.and a "Out of Service" sign over the outlet. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on facility Lead sampling testing it was discovered that three outlets located in the classroom had a high level of lead. This poses a potential risk to the health of children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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:Thuy Ho LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Stacy Torrence LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/16/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/16/2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARL E. GILBERT PRESCHOOL's safety grade?

CARL E. GILBERT PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 95.5 out of 100.

How many violations does CARL E. GILBERT PRESCHOOL have?

CARL E. GILBERT PRESCHOOL has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CARL E. GILBERT PRESCHOOL last inspected?

CARL E. GILBERT PRESCHOOL was last inspected on August 26, 2025.

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