THERESA HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
3 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
May 16, 2024
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
- THERESA HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 4242 CLARA STREET, K-4, Cudahy, CA 90201
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- A (Excellent), score 95.5/100
- Inspection record
- 3 inspections, last inspected May 16, 2024
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
3
Total Violations
May 16, 2024
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)
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 December 15, 2022, at 9:45 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Denise Gibbs conducted an unannounced case management inspection and met with Principal Adriana Cortez. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility staff. There were no children and two staff present during the inspection. Classroom was in transition from AM to PM program. The purpose of today's inspection was to discuss the water lead test results. Results show that one water source has action level exceedance (ALE) of lead. The drinking fountain located inside the classroom has a lead exceedance of 7.8 Points Per Billion (ppb). At 10:15 a.m. LPA observed and tested of the water source with ALE. Water source were observed to be inaccessible to children. The drinking fountains indoors has a bag placed over it. Per Staff, families are asked to bring water bottles from home for the children, staff purchase water bottles or parents donate them. LPA observed water bottles stored in the cabinet. LPA discussed with Principal that water should be provided by the facility both indoors and outdoors. LAUSD Lead exceedance team has begun to correct the ALE and is in the process of installing filters to the affected water sourced. LAUSD facility maintenance has not given a date to begin work. A deficiency was cited to ensure that the water sources with the exceedance will not be used as a drinking source or food preparation source for the children. All meals are prepackaged and delivered daily by Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Food is not cook or prepared at the facility. The deficiency listed on the following page was observed by the LPA and is being cited in accordance with ----------------------PAGE SUPERVISORS NAME: Trevino Cochran LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Gibbs LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2022 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 3 FACILITY NAME: THERESA HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 197415232 VISIT DATE: 12/15/2022 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 32California Code of Regulations Title 22. Please see attached LIC 809-D. The deficiency that is being cited needs to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and Plans of Corrections were reviewed and developed with Principal. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with Principal, Adriana Cortez, whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these documents. SUPERVISORS NAME: Trevino Cochran LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Gibbs LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2022 FACILITY NAME: THERESA HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 197415232 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 12/15/2022 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 01/10/2023 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101700.3(b)(1) (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, 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 was not met as evidence by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7Water source showing ALE has been covered and children do not have access. Per lead exceedance team, facility maintenance will be adding filters to the water sources in order to correct the lead exceedance. Maintenance date is still being determined. Principal or Lead Exceedance team will send LPA an email confirming correction by POC date 1/10/22. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on record review the licensee did not ensure water source at facility meet lead requirements. Lead test results showed that one drinking water sources has an action level exceedance. LPA observed water source is inaccessible to children. This poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to 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:Trevino Cochran LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Denise Gibbs LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 1
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 December 15, 2022, at 9:45 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Denise Gibbs conducted an unannounced case management inspection and met with Principal Adriana Cortez. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility staff. There were no children and two staff present during the inspection. Classroom was in transition from AM to PM program. The purpose of today's inspection was to discuss the water lead test results. Results show that one water source has action level exceedance (ALE) of lead. The drinking fountain located inside the classroom has a lead exceedance of 7.8 Points Per Billion (ppb). At 10:15 a.m. LPA observed and tested of the water source with ALE. Water source were observed to be inaccessible to children. The drinking fountains indoors has a bag placed over it. Per Staff, families are asked to bring water bottles from home for the children, staff purchase water bottles or parents donate them. LPA observed water bottles stored in the cabinet. LPA discussed with Principal that water should be provided by the facility both indoors and outdoors. LAUSD Lead exceedance team has begun to correct the ALE and is in the process of installing filters to the affected water sourced. LAUSD facility maintenance has not given a date to begin work. A deficiency was cited to ensure that the water sources with the exceedance will not be used as a drinking source or food preparation source for the children. All meals are prepackaged and delivered daily by Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Food is not cook or prepared at the facility. The deficiency listed on the following page was observed by the LPA and is being cited in accordance with ----------------------PAGE SUPERVISORS NAME: Trevino Cochran LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Gibbs LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2022 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 3 FACILITY NAME: THERESA HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 197415232 VISIT DATE: 12/15/2022 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 32California Code of Regulations Title 22. Please see attached LIC 809-D. The deficiency that is being cited needs to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and Plans of Corrections were reviewed and developed with Principal. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with Principal, Adriana Cortez, whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these documents. SUPERVISORS NAME: Trevino Cochran LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Gibbs LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2022 FACILITY NAME: THERESA HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 197415232 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 12/15/2022 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 01/10/2023 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101700.3(b)(1) (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, 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 was not met as evidence by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7Water source showing ALE has been covered and children do not have access. Per lead exceedance team, facility maintenance will be adding filters to the water sources in order to correct the lead exceedance. Maintenance date is still being determined. Principal or Lead Exceedance team will send LPA an email confirming correction by POC date 1/10/22. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on record review the licensee did not ensure water source at facility meet lead requirements. Lead test results showed that one drinking water sources has an action level exceedance. LPA observed water source is inaccessible to children. This poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to 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:Trevino Cochran LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Denise Gibbs LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 1
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is THERESA HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's safety grade?
THERESA HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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 THERESA HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
THERESA HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.
When was THERESA HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL last inspected?
THERESA HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL was last inspected on May 16, 2024.