NU BUILDING BLOCKS DAY CARE CENTER

2313 WEST JEFFERSON BOULEVARD, Los Angeles, CA 90018LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

13 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

July 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 3, 2026

Provider
NU BUILDING BLOCKS DAY CARE CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
2313 WEST JEFFERSON BOULEVARD, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
13 inspections, last inspected July 8, 2025
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

59

Total Violations

Jul 8, 2025

Last Inspection

58

Capacity

Complaint History

4 complaint investigations on record.

5

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

8

Unsubstantiated

Sep 9, 2024
2 substantiated3 unsubstantiated3 citations
May 9, 2023
2 substantiated1 citation
Jan 4, 2023
3 unsubstantiated
Jan 3, 2023
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (59)

CRITICALSTAFFING1012299(a)(1)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

.3(b) Observation of the Child (b) Any unusual behavior, any injury or signs of illness requiring assessment and/or administration of first aid by staff shall be reported to the child's authorized representative and recorded in the child's record. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review the licensee did not ensure parent was notified about an injury of their child. This poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(d)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.622Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(d)(1)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(d)(1)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

(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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE102416(d)Type AComplaintJul 8, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type AComplaintJul 8, 2025

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type AComplaintJul 8, 2025

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(g)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

(g) A photocopy of the teacher's Child Development Permit as specified in (c)(3) above, or a photocopy of the teacher's transcript(s) documenting successful completion of required course work, shall be maintained at the center.

CRITICALSTAFFING1012299(a)(1)Type AComplaintJul 8, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.622Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE102416(d)Type AComplaintJul 8, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type AComplaintJul 8, 2025

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(d)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(g)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

(g) A photocopy of the teacher's Child Development Permit as specified in (c)(3) above, or a photocopy of the teacher's transcript(s) documenting successful completion of required course work, shall be maintained at the center.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216g(1)(2)(A)(B)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.3(b)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type AComplaintJul 8, 2025

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

CRITICALSTAFFING101239(n)Type AComplaintJul 8, 2025

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 32Records: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance. LPA reviewed 10 children’s files and 6 staff files. LPA evaluated transcripts and signed the Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications (LIC 9095) form for one staff member. LPA reviewed the facility roster & personnel report. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Mandated Reporter certificates were reviewed. Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. Sign in and out procedure was observed and documents reviewed. Emergency Drills are recorded and performed at least every six months. Per facility representative, there are no firearms on the premises. Documents required to be posted in a prominent area were reviewed. Observations: At 11:40am, LPA Uribe accompanied the director to escort two children from the day care to the neighboring elementary school. The elementary school is located two properties over from the facility and is a short walk's distance. LPA Uribe observed the procedure of dropping off the afternoon TK class students and the pick up of the morning TK class students as performed each day by facility staff. LPA Uribe, the director, and the child picked up from the elementary school arrived back at the facility around 11:55am. Children who attend school at the elementary school (TK or Kindergarten) will be picked up from or dropped off at their classrooms by facility staff at the child care center. LPA Uribe observed that the facility staff who escort the children to and from the school maintained visual supervision of the children at all times while walking them to, from, and on campus of the elementary school. LPA Uribe observed the staff member walk the children onto campus and to the door of their classroom and ensured t

CRITICALSTAFFING101239(n)Type AComplaintJul 8, 2025

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 32Records: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance. LPA reviewed 10 children’s files and 6 staff files. LPA evaluated transcripts and signed the Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications (LIC 9095) form for one staff member. LPA reviewed the facility roster & personnel report. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Mandated Reporter certificates were reviewed. Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. Sign in and out procedure was observed and documents reviewed. Emergency Drills are recorded and performed at least every six months. Per facility representative, there are no firearms on the premises. Documents required to be posted in a prominent area were reviewed. Observations: At 11:40am, LPA Uribe accompanied the director to escort two children from the day care to the neighboring elementary school. The elementary school is located two properties over from the facility and is a short walk's distance. LPA Uribe observed the procedure of dropping off the afternoon TK class students and the pick up of the morning TK class students as performed each day by facility staff. LPA Uribe, the director, and the child picked up from the elementary school arrived back at the facility around 11:55am. Children who attend school at the elementary school (TK or Kindergarten) will be picked up from or dropped off at their classrooms by facility staff at the child care center. LPA Uribe observed that the facility staff who escort the children to and from the school maintained visual supervision of the children at all times while walking them to, from, and on campus of the elementary school. LPA Uribe observed the staff member walk the children onto campus and to the door of their classroom and ensured t

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.3(b)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216g(1)(2)(A)(B)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintJul 8, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

CRITICALSTAFFING1012299(a)(1)ComplaintJul 8, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE102416(d)ComplaintJul 8, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)(1)ComplaintJul 8, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)ComplaintJul 8, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101239(n)ComplaintJul 8, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)ComplaintJul 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(d)ComplaintJul 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintJul 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintJul 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.3(b)ComplaintJul 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(d)(1)ComplaintJul 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216g(1)(2)(A)(B)ComplaintJul 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.622ComplaintJul 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(g)ComplaintJul 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2ComplaintJul 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)ComplaintJul 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintJul 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)ComplaintJul 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 9, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 9, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 9, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMay 9, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJan 3, 2023

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NU BUILDING BLOCKS DAY CARE CENTER's safety grade?

NU BUILDING BLOCKS DAY CARE CENTER 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 NU BUILDING BLOCKS DAY CARE CENTER have?

NU BUILDING BLOCKS DAY CARE CENTER has 59 total violations on record, including 15 critical, 44 serious, and 0 minor.

When was NU BUILDING BLOCKS DAY CARE CENTER last inspected?

NU BUILDING BLOCKS DAY CARE CENTER was last inspected on July 8, 2025.

Has NU BUILDING BLOCKS DAY CARE CENTER had any complaints?

NU BUILDING BLOCKS DAY CARE CENTER has 4 complaint investigations on record, with 5 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 8 unsubstantiated.

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