VERNON HEAD START AND STATE PRESCHOOL

1024 W. VERNON AVENUE, Los Angeles, CA 90037LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

5 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 6, 2026

Latest inspection

January 12, 2026

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 6, 2026

Provider
VERNON HEAD START AND STATE PRESCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
1024 W. VERNON AVENUE, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 95.5/100
Inspection record
5 inspections, last inspected January 12, 2026
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

Jan 12, 2026

Last Inspection

42

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 9:00AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) T. Tran and A. Padilla conducted an unannounced case management/Lead inspection at CII Vernon Head Start/State Preschool. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Site Supervisor, Lela Jones and we toured the facility. LPAs did not observe any children today due to spring break. The purpose of today's inspection was to go over the water lead test results received on 10/07/22. Results show that three water sources had action level exceedance of lead. Preschool room 2 children's hand wasihing sink had lead exceedance result of 6 ppb. Per facility representative, those the source only use for children's hand washing. Children drinking water was provided by sparkling water delivered to the site weekly. The area with lead levels action were removed from service and rested on 4/12/23. A deficiency was cited to ensure that the water sources 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 4/12/23. 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, Lela Jones. 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: VERNON HEAD START AND STATE PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 198016166 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 the water source had an action level exceedance. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility had provided correction record completed on 4/12/23 all water outlet had been removed. Facility provide filtered water for the children to drink. POC cleared during today's visit. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14LPAs observed the outlet had been removed.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 9:00AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) T. Tran and A. Padilla conducted an unannounced case management/Lead inspection at CII Vernon Head Start/State Preschool. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Site Supervisor, Lela Jones and we toured the facility. LPAs did not observe any children today due to spring break. The purpose of today's inspection was to go over the water lead test results received on 10/07/22. Results show that three water sources had action level exceedance of lead. Preschool room 2 children's hand wasihing sink had lead exceedance result of 6 ppb. Per facility representative, those the source only use for children's hand washing. Children drinking water was provided by sparkling water delivered to the site weekly. The area with lead levels action were removed from service and rested on 4/12/23. A deficiency was cited to ensure that the water sources 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 4/12/23. 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, Lela Jones. 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: VERNON HEAD START AND STATE PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 198016166 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 the water source had an action level exceedance. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility had provided correction record completed on 4/12/23 all water outlet had been removed. Facility provide filtered water for the children to drink. POC cleared during today's visit. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14LPAs observed the outlet had been removed.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 VERNON HEAD START AND STATE PRESCHOOL's safety grade?

VERNON HEAD START AND STATE PRESCHOOL 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 VERNON HEAD START AND STATE PRESCHOOL have?

VERNON HEAD START AND STATE PRESCHOOL has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was VERNON HEAD START AND STATE PRESCHOOL last inspected?

VERNON HEAD START AND STATE PRESCHOOL was last inspected on January 12, 2026.

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