BELL TOWER SCHOOL
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
6 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 6, 2026
Latest inspection
April 8, 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 6, 2026
- Provider
- BELL TOWER SCHOOL
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 5561 HUNTINGTON DR N., Los Angeles, CA 90032
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- A (Excellent), score 90.6/100
- Inspection record
- 6 inspections, last inspected April 8, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 6, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
6
Total Violations
Apr 8, 2025
Last Inspection
96
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (6)
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) Judy Mora conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection. LPA met with designated facility Director, Cristina Spik. This is preschool program that serves 96 children children ages 2 through 6 years of age. The facility operates Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Per staff there are 48 children enrolled. Child Care Center Entrance Checklist was provided. At approximately 11:00 AM LPA Mora began facility tour with Director. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. LPA observed in Green Room 12 children with 02 staff, in the Yellow Room 09 children with 02 staff, in the Red Room 12 children with 02 staff and in the Kinder Room 09 children with 02 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed. During this inspection, all children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. LPA observed required forms to be posted on the Parent Board located near entrance of facility. LPA observed the following: Facility License, Snack Menus, LIC 613A Personal Rights, PUB 269 Child Car Seat Poster, PUB 369 Notification of Parent's Rights, and LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan. LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness and Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills were reviewed, last drill was 05/25/23. LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All surfaces and materials accessible to children, including toys, are toxic free. All toilets are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All classroom floors were observed to be safe and clean. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE* SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/26/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/26/2023 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: BELL TOWER SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 198020576 VISIT DATE: 06/26/2023 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 32At this time, the private room is used as an isolation area. There is a restroom in this area for ill children to use. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides AM snack and PM snack. Children bring their own lunches. LPA observed jugs of water and disposable cups available for drinking water. All containers used for storage of solid wastes have a tight fitting cover on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Storage areas for poisons are locked. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The outdoor playground is fully fenced. Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA observed age appropriate toys and equipment. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, or slides have cushioning material that absorbs a fall. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. A sufficient shaded area was observed. The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this. Director states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Transportation services are not provided at this facility. Children's sign in and sign out sheets were reviewed. LPA observed all children present to be signed in. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure the following are present: Staff qualifications, proof of immunization’s, current Pediatric First Aid & CPR certification, TB Clearance or Risk Assessment, LIC 503 Health Screening Report, LIC 508 Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Mandated Reporter Certificate and the LIC 9052 Notice of Employee’s Rights. Staff files were observed to be complete. *REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/26/2023 I acknowledge
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) Judy Mora conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection. LPA met with designated facility Director, Cristina Spik. This is preschool program that serves 96 children children ages 2 through 6 years of age. The facility operates Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Per staff there are 48 children enrolled. Child Care Center Entrance Checklist was provided. At approximately 11:00 AM LPA Mora began facility tour with Director. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. LPA observed in Green Room 12 children with 02 staff, in the Yellow Room 09 children with 02 staff, in the Red Room 12 children with 02 staff and in the Kinder Room 09 children with 02 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed. During this inspection, all children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. LPA observed required forms to be posted on the Parent Board located near entrance of facility. LPA observed the following: Facility License, Snack Menus, LIC 613A Personal Rights, PUB 269 Child Car Seat Poster, PUB 369 Notification of Parent's Rights, and LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan. LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness and Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills were reviewed, last drill was 05/25/23. LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All surfaces and materials accessible to children, including toys, are toxic free. All toilets are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All classroom floors were observed to be safe and clean. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE* SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/26/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/26/2023 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: BELL TOWER SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 198020576 VISIT DATE: 06/26/2023 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 32At this time, the private room is used as an isolation area. There is a restroom in this area for ill children to use. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides AM snack and PM snack. Children bring their own lunches. LPA observed jugs of water and disposable cups available for drinking water. All containers used for storage of solid wastes have a tight fitting cover on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Storage areas for poisons are locked. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The outdoor playground is fully fenced. Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA observed age appropriate toys and equipment. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, or slides have cushioning material that absorbs a fall. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. A sufficient shaded area was observed. The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this. Director states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Transportation services are not provided at this facility. Children's sign in and sign out sheets were reviewed. LPA observed all children present to be signed in. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure the following are present: Staff qualifications, proof of immunization’s, current Pediatric First Aid & CPR certification, TB Clearance or Risk Assessment, LIC 503 Health Screening Report, LIC 508 Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Mandated Reporter Certificate and the LIC 9052 Notice of Employee’s Rights. Staff files were observed to be complete. *REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/26/2023 I acknowledge
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) Judy Mora conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection. LPA met with designated facility Director, Cristina Spik. This is preschool program that serves 96 children children ages 2 through 6 years of age. The facility operates Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Per staff there are 48 children enrolled. Child Care Center Entrance Checklist was provided. At approximately 11:00 AM LPA Mora began facility tour with Director. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. LPA observed in Green Room 12 children with 02 staff, in the Yellow Room 09 children with 02 staff, in the Red Room 12 children with 02 staff and in the Kinder Room 09 children with 02 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed. During this inspection, all children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. LPA observed required forms to be posted on the Parent Board located near entrance of facility. LPA observed the following: Facility License, Snack Menus, LIC 613A Personal Rights, PUB 269 Child Car Seat Poster, PUB 369 Notification of Parent's Rights, and LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan. LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness and Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills were reviewed, last drill was 05/25/23. LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All surfaces and materials accessible to children, including toys, are toxic free. All toilets are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All classroom floors were observed to be safe and clean. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE* SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/26/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/26/2023 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: BELL TOWER SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 198020576 VISIT DATE: 06/26/2023 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 32At this time, the private room is used as an isolation area. There is a restroom in this area for ill children to use. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides AM snack and PM snack. Children bring their own lunches. LPA observed jugs of water and disposable cups available for drinking water. All containers used for storage of solid wastes have a tight fitting cover on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Storage areas for poisons are locked. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The outdoor playground is fully fenced. Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA observed age appropriate toys and equipment. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, or slides have cushioning material that absorbs a fall. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. A sufficient shaded area was observed. The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this. Director states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Transportation services are not provided at this facility. Children's sign in and sign out sheets were reviewed. LPA observed all children present to be signed in. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure the following are present: Staff qualifications, proof of immunization’s, current Pediatric First Aid & CPR certification, TB Clearance or Risk Assessment, LIC 503 Health Screening Report, LIC 508 Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Mandated Reporter Certificate and the LIC 9052 Notice of Employee’s Rights. Staff files were observed to be complete. *REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/26/2023 I acknowledge
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) Judy Mora conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection. LPA met with designated facility Director, Cristina Spik. This is preschool program that serves 96 children children ages 2 through 6 years of age. The facility operates Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Per staff there are 48 children enrolled. Child Care Center Entrance Checklist was provided. At approximately 11:00 AM LPA Mora began facility tour with Director. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. LPA observed in Green Room 12 children with 02 staff, in the Yellow Room 09 children with 02 staff, in the Red Room 12 children with 02 staff and in the Kinder Room 09 children with 02 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed. During this inspection, all children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. LPA observed required forms to be posted on the Parent Board located near entrance of facility. LPA observed the following: Facility License, Snack Menus, LIC 613A Personal Rights, PUB 269 Child Car Seat Poster, PUB 369 Notification of Parent's Rights, and LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan. LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness and Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills were reviewed, last drill was 05/25/23. LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All surfaces and materials accessible to children, including toys, are toxic free. All toilets are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All classroom floors were observed to be safe and clean. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE* SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/26/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/26/2023 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: BELL TOWER SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 198020576 VISIT DATE: 06/26/2023 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 32At this time, the private room is used as an isolation area. There is a restroom in this area for ill children to use. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides AM snack and PM snack. Children bring their own lunches. LPA observed jugs of water and disposable cups available for drinking water. All containers used for storage of solid wastes have a tight fitting cover on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Storage areas for poisons are locked. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The outdoor playground is fully fenced. Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA observed age appropriate toys and equipment. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, or slides have cushioning material that absorbs a fall. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. A sufficient shaded area was observed. The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this. Director states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Transportation services are not provided at this facility. Children's sign in and sign out sheets were reviewed. LPA observed all children present to be signed in. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure the following are present: Staff qualifications, proof of immunization’s, current Pediatric First Aid & CPR certification, TB Clearance or Risk Assessment, LIC 503 Health Screening Report, LIC 508 Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Mandated Reporter Certificate and the LIC 9052 Notice of Employee’s Rights. Staff files were observed to be complete. *REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/26/2023 I acknowledge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BELL TOWER SCHOOL's safety grade?
BELL TOWER SCHOOL has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 90.6 out of 100.
How many violations does BELL TOWER SCHOOL have?
BELL TOWER SCHOOL has 6 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.
When was BELL TOWER SCHOOL last inspected?
BELL TOWER SCHOOL was last inspected on April 8, 2025.