IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILD CARE

44221 10TH ST. WEST, Lancaster, CA 93534LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

10 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 18, 2026

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
IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILD CARE
License number
Not listed
Location
44221 10TH ST. WEST, Lancaster, CA 93534
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
10 inspections, last inspected February 18, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

54

Total Violations

Feb 18, 2026

Last Inspection

24

Capacity

Complaint History

3 complaint investigations on record.

3

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

2

Unsubstantiated

Jun 6, 2025
1 substantiated1 citation
Dec 20, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation
Feb 8, 2022
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (54)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BFeb 18, 2026

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the child/parent roster was observed missing address, physician's names and phone numbers for several children during the inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type BFeb 18, 2026

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to post the completed Emergency Disaster Plan identifying transportation arrangements, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type BFeb 18, 2026

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to install a sufficient shade for children in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BFeb 18, 2026

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to store the bottle of pesticides in the off-limits staff bathroom in a locked cabinet, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Feb 18, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Feb 18, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 6, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101212(d)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on record review, the Director failed to complete Preventative Health and Safety Training and maintain a copy of the certificate in their file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on record review, the facility staff failed to complete the Criminal Record Statement (LIC508) and maintain copy in the staff file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on observation,interview,record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to obtain the signed Admission Agreement for Child 6 and maintain in the child file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(b)(2)(C)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to discard/return expired medication to the parent, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to obtain a copy of the completed Health Screening Report (LIC503) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to store the bottle of pesticides in the off-limits staff bathroom in a locked cabinet, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to obtain a copy of immunization records for Child 5 and maintain a copy in the child's file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101212(d)ComplaintMay 22, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintMay 22, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.841ComplaintMay 22, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)ComplaintMay 22, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)ComplaintMay 22, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(b)(2)(C)ComplaintMay 22, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)(1)ComplaintMay 22, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(b)(1)ComplaintMay 22, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)ComplaintMay 22, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintMay 22, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(c)ComplaintMay 22, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(m)ComplaintMay 22, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)ComplaintMay 22, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(13)ComplaintMay 22, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)ComplaintMay 22, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to maintain a copy of staff immunization records in the staff file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type AComplaintMay 22, 2025

Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews with staff , Staff 1 took a photo of C1 on her personal device exposing C1 from chest down while in care which is an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(13)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on record review, the facility staff failed to complete the Criminal Record Statement (LIC508) and maintain copy in the staff file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to maintain completed medical assessments in child files, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(m)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on record review, the Director failed to complete Preventative Health and Safety Training and maintain a copy of the certificate in their file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101212(d)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not notifying Licensing by telephone or fax within the next working day when notified of two children showing illness which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(13)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)(1)(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interview and record review, staff failed to observe how Child 1 sustained an abrasion on her right cheek beneath her eye which poses a potential Health and Safety Risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(b)(1)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to install a sufficient shade for children in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(b)(2)(C)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to post the completed Emergency Disaster Plan identifying transportation arrangements, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on record review, facility staff failed to renew their mandated reporter training within the required 2 year renewal period.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(c)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to maintain a current copy of the mandated reporter training certificate in the staff files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on observation,interview,record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)(1)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to obtain the signed Admission Agreement for Child 6 and maintain in the child file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.841Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the child/parent roster was observed missing address, physician's names and phone numbers for several children during the inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(b)(1)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to discard/return expired medication to the parent, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(m)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on interviews the licensee did not ensure the above allegation: Staff inappropriately took a photo of a daycare child while in care -was reported to CCL, which poses a potential risk to the health safety and personal rights of the clients in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to obtain a copy of the completed Health Screening Report (LIC503) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.841Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to obtain a copy of immunization records for Child 5 and maintain a copy in the child's file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)(1)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to maintain a copy of staff immunization records in the staff file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on record review, facility staff failed to renew their mandated reporter training within the required 2 year renewal period.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(c)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to maintain a current copy of the mandated reporter training certificate in the staff files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Type BComplaintMay 22, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to maintain completed medical assessments in child files, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintDec 20, 2024

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintFeb 8, 2022

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILD CARE's safety grade?

IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILD CARE has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILD CARE have?

IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILD CARE has 54 total violations on record, including 4 critical, 50 serious, and 0 minor.

When was IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILD CARE last inspected?

IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILD CARE was last inspected on February 18, 2026.

Has IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILD CARE had any complaints?

IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILD CARE has 3 complaint investigations on record, with 3 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 2 unsubstantiated.

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