MAOF HEAD START-YOUNG INNOVATORS

4261 S. CENTRAL AVE., Los Angeles, CA 90011LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

3 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 6, 2026

Latest inspection

March 13, 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
MAOF HEAD START-YOUNG INNOVATORS
License number
Not listed
Location
4261 S. CENTRAL AVE., Los Angeles, CA 90011
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 95.5/100
Inspection record
3 inspections, last inspected March 13, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 6, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent95.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety85/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

3

Total Violations

Mar 13, 2025

Last Inspection

45

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (3)

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)-(b)Type BComplaintMar 25, 2024

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 03/25/2024, about 3:15PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) T. Tran and A. Padilla conducted an unannounced case management/Lead inspection at MAOF Young Innovator HS. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Facility Representative, Alberto and we toured the facility. Due to Spring Break, no children at the site during today's visit. The purpose of today's inspection was to go over the water lead test results received on 10/15/22. Results show that the water source had action level exceedance of lead. The classroom 1 water bubbler had lead exceedance result of 7 ppb. LPA observed the water bubbler is permanently removed and covered. Rested completed on 3/31/23. Children's drinking water by the source of filtered water. A deficiency was cited to ensure that the water source noted will not be used as a drinking source or food preparation source for the children. The deficiency listed on the following page were observed by the LPAs and is being cited in accordance with California 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. Record review indicated last retesting completed on 3/31/23. Citation was cleared during today's visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Alberto Ayala. SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Tran LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/25/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/25/2024 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 2 FACILITY NAME: MAOF HEAD START-YOUNG INNOVATORS FACILITY NUMBER: 198018036 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 03/25/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 03/25/2024 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)(1)-(b) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Result with values of 5.0 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance This requirement was not met as evidence by record review. Lead test results showed that one source had an action level exceedance. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility had provided correction record on 3/31/23 that water source had been removed with new fixture. That source was only used for children's hand washing. POC cleared during today's visit. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14LPA observed classroom 1 water bubbler was permanantely removed and covered.This is a potential risk to the health and safety of the 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:Denise Gibbs LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Tiffanie Tran LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/25/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/25/2024

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)-(b)Type BComplaintMar 25, 2024

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 03/25/2024, about 3:15PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) T. Tran and A. Padilla conducted an unannounced case management/Lead inspection at MAOF Young Innovator HS. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Facility Representative, Alberto and we toured the facility. Due to Spring Break, no children at the site during today's visit. The purpose of today's inspection was to go over the water lead test results received on 10/15/22. Results show that the water source had action level exceedance of lead. The classroom 1 water bubbler had lead exceedance result of 7 ppb. LPA observed the water bubbler is permanently removed and covered. Rested completed on 3/31/23. Children's drinking water by the source of filtered water. A deficiency was cited to ensure that the water source noted will not be used as a drinking source or food preparation source for the children. The deficiency listed on the following page were observed by the LPAs and is being cited in accordance with California 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. Record review indicated last retesting completed on 3/31/23. Citation was cleared during today's visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Alberto Ayala. SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Tran LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/25/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/25/2024 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 2 FACILITY NAME: MAOF HEAD START-YOUNG INNOVATORS FACILITY NUMBER: 198018036 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 03/25/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 03/25/2024 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)(1)-(b) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Result with values of 5.0 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance This requirement was not met as evidence by record review. Lead test results showed that one source had an action level exceedance. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility had provided correction record on 3/31/23 that water source had been removed with new fixture. That source was only used for children's hand washing. POC cleared during today's visit. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14LPA observed classroom 1 water bubbler was permanantely removed and covered.This is a potential risk to the health and safety of the 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:Denise Gibbs LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Tiffanie Tran LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/25/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/25/2024

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)-(b)ComplaintMar 25, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MAOF HEAD START-YOUNG INNOVATORS's safety grade?

MAOF HEAD START-YOUNG INNOVATORS 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 MAOF HEAD START-YOUNG INNOVATORS have?

MAOF HEAD START-YOUNG INNOVATORS has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was MAOF HEAD START-YOUNG INNOVATORS last inspected?

MAOF HEAD START-YOUNG INNOVATORS was last inspected on March 13, 2025.

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