IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
4 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 24, 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
- IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 1110 W AVENUE I, Lancaster, CA 93534
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- A (Excellent), score 94.4/100
- Inspection record
- 4 inspections, last inspected March 24, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
6
Total Violations
Mar 24, 2025
Last Inspection
12
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
No violations recorded in the last 3 years.
All Violations (6)
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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) Maddox met with Applicant/Owner/Director Yesenia Canchola today for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing inspection for a Preschool component with a requested capacity of 48. Applicant also has a pending application for a School-age (X197750125) and Infant/Toddler component (X197750123) on the premises. Each component will be kept physically separated Indoors and Outdoors. This center is located at the old DMV Office in Lancaster. A tour of the facility was conducted inside and outside. The tour included Office space, Kitchen, bathrooms, and classrooms. There are 4 classrooms designated for the PS component. Parents will enter through the lobby area where staff will escort children to and from lobby to classrooms daily. Center will use an app called "Hi Momma" to sign children in and out. Days/hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 6:00pm. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in enough quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage areas for children’s belongings. Center will use water pitchers with disposable cups outdoors and a water cooler indoors or drinking water; Tables and chairs are available to meet the needs of the children. The childcare center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/18/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/18/2022 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 5 FACILITY NAME: IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2FACILITY NUMBER: 197750124 VISIT DATE: 01/18/2022 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 32The isolation area (located in the office area) will be equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day, the staff bathroom is designated as the isolation bathroom. Meals: Center children will provide breakfast, snack, lunch. Meals will be delivered daily from an outside source. The PS component will occupy 4 classrooms located in the front of the center: A - (on the right side as you enter): 14 X 30 = 420/35 = 12 B - (on the left as you enter): 20 X 24 = 480/35 = 14 C - (2nd class rt): 14 X 30 = 420/35 = 12 D - (2nd class left): 24 X 19 = 456/35 = 13 Total inside activity space for PS = 51 children Outdoor Space Preschool: A - immediately upon entering play yard: 23 X 65 = 1494/75 = 20 children B - Middle area: 25 X 25 = 625/75 = 8 children C - Rear area: 83 X 25 = 2075/75 = 28 Total outdoor activity space for Preschool = 56 children (The PS outdoor area needs to be divided and set up with outdoor equipment). There is a permanent shaded structure as soon as you enter the play yard. SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/18/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/18/2022 FACILITY NAME: IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2FACILITY NUMBER: 197750124 VISIT DATE: 01/18/2022 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 32HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Medications will be kept in a locked box (front office area). A refrigerator shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration. Center has a developed plan to implement and to record the administration of prescription medication and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given. LPA observed fully equipped first aid kits in each classroom. The Carbon Monoxide detector is integrated within the fire system. Pesticides and other similar toxic substances were not stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances will be stored in the Janitors closet located in the Lobby area. Incidental Medical Services was discussed. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Center will post Signs throughout the center with regards to hand washing, the local health department, screenings for staff and children and facial coverings. The Parent Board will be located outside of each classroom. Children will bring their own water bottles o
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) Maddox met with Applicant/Owner/Director Yesenia Canchola today for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing inspection for a Preschool component with a requested capacity of 48. Applicant also has a pending application for a School-age (X197750125) and Infant/Toddler component (X197750123) on the premises. Each component will be kept physically separated Indoors and Outdoors. This center is located at the old DMV Office in Lancaster. A tour of the facility was conducted inside and outside. The tour included Office space, Kitchen, bathrooms, and classrooms. There are 4 classrooms designated for the PS component. Parents will enter through the lobby area where staff will escort children to and from lobby to classrooms daily. Center will use an app called "Hi Momma" to sign children in and out. Days/hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 6:00pm. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in enough quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage areas for children’s belongings. Center will use water pitchers with disposable cups outdoors and a water cooler indoors or drinking water; Tables and chairs are available to meet the needs of the children. The childcare center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/18/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/18/2022 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 5 FACILITY NAME: IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2FACILITY NUMBER: 197750124 VISIT DATE: 01/18/2022 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 32The isolation area (located in the office area) will be equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day, the staff bathroom is designated as the isolation bathroom. Meals: Center children will provide breakfast, snack, lunch. Meals will be delivered daily from an outside source. The PS component will occupy 4 classrooms located in the front of the center: A - (on the right side as you enter): 14 X 30 = 420/35 = 12 B - (on the left as you enter): 20 X 24 = 480/35 = 14 C - (2nd class rt): 14 X 30 = 420/35 = 12 D - (2nd class left): 24 X 19 = 456/35 = 13 Total inside activity space for PS = 51 children Outdoor Space Preschool: A - immediately upon entering play yard: 23 X 65 = 1494/75 = 20 children B - Middle area: 25 X 25 = 625/75 = 8 children C - Rear area: 83 X 25 = 2075/75 = 28 Total outdoor activity space for Preschool = 56 children (The PS outdoor area needs to be divided and set up with outdoor equipment). There is a permanent shaded structure as soon as you enter the play yard. SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/18/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/18/2022 FACILITY NAME: IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2FACILITY NUMBER: 197750124 VISIT DATE: 01/18/2022 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 32HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Medications will be kept in a locked box (front office area). A refrigerator shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration. Center has a developed plan to implement and to record the administration of prescription medication and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given. LPA observed fully equipped first aid kits in each classroom. The Carbon Monoxide detector is integrated within the fire system. Pesticides and other similar toxic substances were not stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances will be stored in the Janitors closet located in the Lobby area. Incidental Medical Services was discussed. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Center will post Signs throughout the center with regards to hand washing, the local health department, screenings for staff and children and facial coverings. The Parent Board will be located outside of each classroom. Children will bring their own water bottles o
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) Maddox met with Applicant/Owner/Director Yesenia Canchola today for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing inspection for a Preschool component with a requested capacity of 48. Applicant also has a pending application for a School-age (X197750125) and Infant/Toddler component (X197750123) on the premises. Each component will be kept physically separated Indoors and Outdoors. This center is located at the old DMV Office in Lancaster. A tour of the facility was conducted inside and outside. The tour included Office space, Kitchen, bathrooms, and classrooms. There are 4 classrooms designated for the PS component. Parents will enter through the lobby area where staff will escort children to and from lobby to classrooms daily. Center will use an app called "Hi Momma" to sign children in and out. Days/hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 6:00pm. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in enough quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage areas for children’s belongings. Center will use water pitchers with disposable cups outdoors and a water cooler indoors or drinking water; Tables and chairs are available to meet the needs of the children. The childcare center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/18/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/18/2022 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 5 FACILITY NAME: IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2FACILITY NUMBER: 197750124 VISIT DATE: 01/18/2022 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 32The isolation area (located in the office area) will be equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day, the staff bathroom is designated as the isolation bathroom. Meals: Center children will provide breakfast, snack, lunch. Meals will be delivered daily from an outside source. The PS component will occupy 4 classrooms located in the front of the center: A - (on the right side as you enter): 14 X 30 = 420/35 = 12 B - (on the left as you enter): 20 X 24 = 480/35 = 14 C - (2nd class rt): 14 X 30 = 420/35 = 12 D - (2nd class left): 24 X 19 = 456/35 = 13 Total inside activity space for PS = 51 children Outdoor Space Preschool: A - immediately upon entering play yard: 23 X 65 = 1494/75 = 20 children B - Middle area: 25 X 25 = 625/75 = 8 children C - Rear area: 83 X 25 = 2075/75 = 28 Total outdoor activity space for Preschool = 56 children (The PS outdoor area needs to be divided and set up with outdoor equipment). There is a permanent shaded structure as soon as you enter the play yard. SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/18/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/18/2022 FACILITY NAME: IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2FACILITY NUMBER: 197750124 VISIT DATE: 01/18/2022 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 32HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Medications will be kept in a locked box (front office area). A refrigerator shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration. Center has a developed plan to implement and to record the administration of prescription medication and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given. LPA observed fully equipped first aid kits in each classroom. The Carbon Monoxide detector is integrated within the fire system. Pesticides and other similar toxic substances were not stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances will be stored in the Janitors closet located in the Lobby area. Incidental Medical Services was discussed. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Center will post Signs throughout the center with regards to hand washing, the local health department, screenings for staff and children and facial coverings. The Parent Board will be located outside of each classroom. Children will bring their own water bottles o
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) Maddox met with Applicant/Owner/Director Yesenia Canchola today for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing inspection for a Preschool component with a requested capacity of 48. Applicant also has a pending application for a School-age (X197750125) and Infant/Toddler component (X197750123) on the premises. Each component will be kept physically separated Indoors and Outdoors. This center is located at the old DMV Office in Lancaster. A tour of the facility was conducted inside and outside. The tour included Office space, Kitchen, bathrooms, and classrooms. There are 4 classrooms designated for the PS component. Parents will enter through the lobby area where staff will escort children to and from lobby to classrooms daily. Center will use an app called "Hi Momma" to sign children in and out. Days/hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 6:00pm. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in enough quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage areas for children’s belongings. Center will use water pitchers with disposable cups outdoors and a water cooler indoors or drinking water; Tables and chairs are available to meet the needs of the children. The childcare center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/18/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/18/2022 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 5 FACILITY NAME: IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2FACILITY NUMBER: 197750124 VISIT DATE: 01/18/2022 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 32The isolation area (located in the office area) will be equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day, the staff bathroom is designated as the isolation bathroom. Meals: Center children will provide breakfast, snack, lunch. Meals will be delivered daily from an outside source. The PS component will occupy 4 classrooms located in the front of the center: A - (on the right side as you enter): 14 X 30 = 420/35 = 12 B - (on the left as you enter): 20 X 24 = 480/35 = 14 C - (2nd class rt): 14 X 30 = 420/35 = 12 D - (2nd class left): 24 X 19 = 456/35 = 13 Total inside activity space for PS = 51 children Outdoor Space Preschool: A - immediately upon entering play yard: 23 X 65 = 1494/75 = 20 children B - Middle area: 25 X 25 = 625/75 = 8 children C - Rear area: 83 X 25 = 2075/75 = 28 Total outdoor activity space for Preschool = 56 children (The PS outdoor area needs to be divided and set up with outdoor equipment). There is a permanent shaded structure as soon as you enter the play yard. SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/18/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/18/2022 FACILITY NAME: IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2FACILITY NUMBER: 197750124 VISIT DATE: 01/18/2022 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 32HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Medications will be kept in a locked box (front office area). A refrigerator shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration. Center has a developed plan to implement and to record the administration of prescription medication and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given. LPA observed fully equipped first aid kits in each classroom. The Carbon Monoxide detector is integrated within the fire system. Pesticides and other similar toxic substances were not stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances will be stored in the Janitors closet located in the Lobby area. Incidental Medical Services was discussed. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Center will post Signs throughout the center with regards to hand washing, the local health department, screenings for staff and children and facial coverings. The Parent Board will be located outside of each classroom. Children will bring their own water bottles o
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2's safety grade?
IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2 has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 94.4 out of 100.
How many violations does IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2 have?
IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2 has 6 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.
When was IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2 last inspected?
IT'S A SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL #2 was last inspected on March 24, 2025.