LANCASTER UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS CENTER

918 W. AVE. J, Lancaster, CA 93534LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

15 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

April 16, 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 1, 2026

Provider
LANCASTER UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
918 W. AVE. J, Lancaster, CA 93534
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 62.3/100
Inspection record
15 inspections, last inspected April 16, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average62.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance15/100

20

Total Violations

Apr 16, 2025

Last Inspection

41

Capacity

Complaint History

5 complaint investigations on record.

3

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

6

Unsubstantiated

Aug 2, 2024
1 unsubstantiated
Jun 28, 2024
1 unsubstantiated
Sep 20, 2023
3 substantiated2 unsubstantiated2 citations
Oct 28, 2022
1 unsubstantiated
Jun 14, 2022
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (20)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)ComplaintDec 23, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)ComplaintDec 23, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101428(b)ComplaintDec 23, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)ComplaintDec 23, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintDec 23, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)ComplaintDec 23, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101428(b)Type BComplaintDec 23, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101428(b)Type BComplaintDec 23, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintDec 23, 2024

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 23, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 23, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 23, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 23, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintDec 23, 2024

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintDec 23, 2024

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintDec 23, 2024

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type AComplaintDec 23, 2024

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type AComplaintDec 23, 2024

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 20, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 20, 2023

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LANCASTER UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS CENTER's safety grade?

LANCASTER UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS CENTER has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 62.3 out of 100.

How many violations does LANCASTER UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS CENTER have?

LANCASTER UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS CENTER has 20 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 17 serious, and 0 minor.

When was LANCASTER UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS CENTER last inspected?

LANCASTER UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS CENTER was last inspected on April 16, 2025.

Has LANCASTER UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS CENTER had any complaints?

LANCASTER UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS CENTER has 5 complaint investigations on record, with 3 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 6 unsubstantiated.

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