GRANADA PREPARATORY SCHOOL

10400 ZELZAH AVENUE, Northridge, CA 91326LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

9 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 30, 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
GRANADA PREPARATORY SCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
10400 ZELZAH AVENUE, Northridge, CA 91326
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 76.4/100
Inspection record
9 inspections, last inspected October 30, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average76.4 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing55/100
Compliance18/100

8

Total Violations

Oct 30, 2025

Last Inspection

90

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

1

Unsubstantiated

Oct 30, 2025
2 substantiated1 unsubstantiated2 citations

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (8)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 30, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 30, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(f)ComplaintOct 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(f)Type BComplaintOct 7, 2025

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 32LPA Ortega reviewed the sign in and sign out sheet for children in care showing there were 16 children present during the Green Room out door play time on 04/11/2025.  According to the staff time sheet, Staff #1 was left alone during outdoor play time when S2 went to lunch leaving S1 alone to care for 16 children.  Based on evidence obtained and interviews conducted, the allegation alleging the facility did not provide adequate supervision is deemed Substantiated.   Facility cited a Type A deficiency for lack of supervision.  A second allegation was received, alleging that the facility did not report incident written report to Parent in a timely manner. During this investigation LPA Ortega conducted interviews with staff and children and collected relevant documentation regarding the above allegation.  Interviews disclosed Parent of C1 was not provided a written note of the incident on 4/11/2025 until 4/16/2025.  According to the parent handbook and Title 22 regulation this time frame is a violation of the reporting requirement.  Therefore, this allegation is deemed to be substantiated, Type B citation was issued for reporting requirements.        Facility shall post the Notice of site visit for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health and safety of personal rights of children in care.  Also, facility was informed to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 10/14/2025 documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report.  A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.  A finding of substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.    An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, appeal rights and a notice of site visit were provided to facility. SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2025 FACILITY NAME: GRANADA PREPARATORY SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 197494726 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:VISIT DATE: 10/07/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 10/07/2025 Section Cited CCR 101229(a)(1)1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision : The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met by evidences by...1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility will provide training to staff regarding ratio and supervision. Director will provide a sign in Training sheet signed by staff attendees to the Palmdale Regional Office by email. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on IB investigation and LPA's review C1 was injured, due to lack of supervision, at the time of the incident Staff #1 was filling the water table which was out of her sight of the children. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 11/07/2025 Section Cited CCR 101212(f)1 2 3 4 5 6 7Reporting Requirements: The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement was not met as evidenced by...1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility will provide training to staff regarding reporting requirement and parent notification.. Director will provide a sign in Training sheet signed by staff attendees to the Palmdale Regional Office by email or mail by 11/07/2025. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on the investigation evidence revealed the parents were not provided with a written notification of the incident timely The parents were notified five days after the incident.. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2025 This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on 04/28/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Isabel Ortega PUBLICCOMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 12-CC-20250428141510 FACILITY NAME:GRANADA PRE

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 7, 2025

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 32LPA Ortega reviewed the sign in and sign out sheet for children in care showing there were 16 children present during the Green Room out door play time on 04/11/2025.  According to the staff time sheet, Staff #1 was left alone during outdoor play time when S2 went to lunch leaving S1 alone to care for 16 children.  Based on evidence obtained and interviews conducted, the allegation alleging the facility did not provide adequate supervision is deemed Substantiated.   Facility cited a Type A deficiency for lack of supervision.  A second allegation was received, alleging that the facility did not report incident written report to Parent in a timely manner. During this investigation LPA Ortega conducted interviews with staff and children and collected relevant documentation regarding the above allegation.  Interviews disclosed Parent of C1 was not provided a written note of the incident on 4/11/2025 until 4/16/2025.  According to the parent handbook and Title 22 regulation this time frame is a violation of the reporting requirement.  Therefore, this allegation is deemed to be substantiated, Type B citation was issued for reporting requirements.        Facility shall post the Notice of site visit for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health and safety of personal rights of children in care.  Also, facility was informed to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 10/14/2025 documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report.  A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.  A finding of substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.    An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, appeal rights and a notice of site visit were provided to facility. SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2025 FACILITY NAME: GRANADA PREPARATORY SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 197494726 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:VISIT DATE: 10/07/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 10/07/2025 Section Cited CCR 101229(a)(1)1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision : The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met by evidences by...1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility will provide training to staff regarding ratio and supervision. Director will provide a sign in Training sheet signed by staff attendees to the Palmdale Regional Office by email. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on IB investigation and LPA's review C1 was injured, due to lack of supervision, at the time of the incident Staff #1 was filling the water table which was out of her sight of the children. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 11/07/2025 Section Cited CCR 101212(f)1 2 3 4 5 6 7Reporting Requirements: The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement was not met as evidenced by...1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility will provide training to staff regarding reporting requirement and parent notification.. Director will provide a sign in Training sheet signed by staff attendees to the Palmdale Regional Office by email or mail by 11/07/2025. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on the investigation evidence revealed the parents were not provided with a written notification of the incident timely The parents were notified five days after the incident.. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2025 This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on 04/28/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Isabel Ortega PUBLICCOMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 12-CC-20250428141510 FACILITY NAME:GRANADA PRE

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(f)Type BComplaintOct 7, 2025

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 32LPA Ortega reviewed the sign in and sign out sheet for children in care showing there were 16 children present during the Green Room out door play time on 04/11/2025.  According to the staff time sheet, Staff #1 was left alone during outdoor play time when S2 went to lunch leaving S1 alone to care for 16 children.  Based on evidence obtained and interviews conducted, the allegation alleging the facility did not provide adequate supervision is deemed Substantiated.   Facility cited a Type A deficiency for lack of supervision.  A second allegation was received, alleging that the facility did not report incident written report to Parent in a timely manner. During this investigation LPA Ortega conducted interviews with staff and children and collected relevant documentation regarding the above allegation.  Interviews disclosed Parent of C1 was not provided a written note of the incident on 4/11/2025 until 4/16/2025.  According to the parent handbook and Title 22 regulation this time frame is a violation of the reporting requirement.  Therefore, this allegation is deemed to be substantiated, Type B citation was issued for reporting requirements.        Facility shall post the Notice of site visit for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health and safety of personal rights of children in care.  Also, facility was informed to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 10/14/2025 documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report.  A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.  A finding of substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.    An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, appeal rights and a notice of site visit were provided to facility. SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2025 FACILITY NAME: GRANADA PREPARATORY SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 197494726 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:VISIT DATE: 10/07/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 10/07/2025 Section Cited CCR 101229(a)(1)1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision : The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met by evidences by...1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility will provide training to staff regarding ratio and supervision. Director will provide a sign in Training sheet signed by staff attendees to the Palmdale Regional Office by email. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on IB investigation and LPA's review C1 was injured, due to lack of supervision, at the time of the incident Staff #1 was filling the water table which was out of her sight of the children. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 11/07/2025 Section Cited CCR 101212(f)1 2 3 4 5 6 7Reporting Requirements: The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement was not met as evidenced by...1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility will provide training to staff regarding reporting requirement and parent notification.. Director will provide a sign in Training sheet signed by staff attendees to the Palmdale Regional Office by email or mail by 11/07/2025. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on the investigation evidence revealed the parents were not provided with a written notification of the incident timely The parents were notified five days after the incident.. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2025 This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on 04/28/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Isabel Ortega PUBLICCOMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 12-CC-20250428141510 FACILITY NAME:GRANADA PRE

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 7, 2025

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 32LPA Ortega reviewed the sign in and sign out sheet for children in care showing there were 16 children present during the Green Room out door play time on 04/11/2025.  According to the staff time sheet, Staff #1 was left alone during outdoor play time when S2 went to lunch leaving S1 alone to care for 16 children.  Based on evidence obtained and interviews conducted, the allegation alleging the facility did not provide adequate supervision is deemed Substantiated.   Facility cited a Type A deficiency for lack of supervision.  A second allegation was received, alleging that the facility did not report incident written report to Parent in a timely manner. During this investigation LPA Ortega conducted interviews with staff and children and collected relevant documentation regarding the above allegation.  Interviews disclosed Parent of C1 was not provided a written note of the incident on 4/11/2025 until 4/16/2025.  According to the parent handbook and Title 22 regulation this time frame is a violation of the reporting requirement.  Therefore, this allegation is deemed to be substantiated, Type B citation was issued for reporting requirements.        Facility shall post the Notice of site visit for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health and safety of personal rights of children in care.  Also, facility was informed to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 10/14/2025 documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report.  A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.  A finding of substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.    An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, appeal rights and a notice of site visit were provided to facility. SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2025 FACILITY NAME: GRANADA PREPARATORY SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 197494726 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:VISIT DATE: 10/07/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 10/07/2025 Section Cited CCR 101229(a)(1)1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision : The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met by evidences by...1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility will provide training to staff regarding ratio and supervision. Director will provide a sign in Training sheet signed by staff attendees to the Palmdale Regional Office by email. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on IB investigation and LPA's review C1 was injured, due to lack of supervision, at the time of the incident Staff #1 was filling the water table which was out of her sight of the children. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 11/07/2025 Section Cited CCR 101212(f)1 2 3 4 5 6 7Reporting Requirements: The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement was not met as evidenced by...1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility will provide training to staff regarding reporting requirement and parent notification.. Director will provide a sign in Training sheet signed by staff attendees to the Palmdale Regional Office by email or mail by 11/07/2025. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on the investigation evidence revealed the parents were not provided with a written notification of the incident timely The parents were notified five days after the incident.. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2025 This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on 04/28/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Isabel Ortega PUBLICCOMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 12-CC-20250428141510 FACILITY NAME:GRANADA PRE

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintOct 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GRANADA PREPARATORY SCHOOL's safety grade?

GRANADA PREPARATORY SCHOOL has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 76.4 out of 100.

How many violations does GRANADA PREPARATORY SCHOOL have?

GRANADA PREPARATORY SCHOOL has 8 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 7 serious, and 0 minor.

When was GRANADA PREPARATORY SCHOOL last inspected?

GRANADA PREPARATORY SCHOOL was last inspected on October 30, 2025.

Has GRANADA PREPARATORY SCHOOL had any complaints?

GRANADA PREPARATORY SCHOOL has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 1 unsubstantiated.

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