JOHNSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

13421 S. FAIRFORD AVE., Norwalk, CA 90650LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

8 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 1, 2024

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
JOHNSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
13421 S. FAIRFORD AVE., Norwalk, CA 90650
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 91.0/100
Inspection record
8 inspections, last inspected November 1, 2024
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent91.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety70/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

3

Total Violations

Nov 1, 2024

Last Inspection

38

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (3)

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)?(b)ComplaintNov 1, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)?(b)Type BComplaintNov 1, 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 November 1, 2024 at 9:30a.m., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Keneisha Dunlap and Tiffianie Tran arrived at the above facility for the purpose of an unannounced Annual Inspection. LPA Tran announced the purpose of the visit and was granted entry into the facility by Site Supervisor- Laura Perez and guided LPA’s on tour of facility. There were 26 children enrolled, 18 children present, and 5 staff present at the time of inspection. The hours of operation are Monday- Friday from for classroom #1 the hours are from 8:30am-3:00pm. The classroom #2 hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00a.m.-11:30a.m. & 12:00p.m.- 3:00p.m. All adults at the facility were discussed and background and fingerprinted cleared. License, facility sketch, disaster plan, parent rights, and PUB 393 posted. Facility does have a current disaster log drill with date of 10/30/24. Facility does have current LIC9040 (facility roster). The school cafeteria provides all meals for children at center. The center has menus posted in classrooms along with allergy list in the classrooms and kitchen. Daily schedule are posted in each classroom. LIC 500 was available for review. There are 2 working landlines in each classroom. LPA's observed a first aid kit with all required components. The facility has 2 classrooms that includes cabinet space for material and supplies with a sink. LPA's observed cleaning solutions inaccessible for children to reach. The classrooms have age appropriate tables, cubbies for personal belongings, dramatic play area, library, and age appropriate toys. All electrical outlets in the classroom were covered. There are sinks in the classroom that are accessible to children during indoor play. There is a communication table outside for parents. The parents sign in and out daily on tablet. LPA’s observed all furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts. LPA's observed lead testing posting posted in window of facility. There are 1 bathroom in classroom #1 with 2 toilets, 1 sink, 1 soap dispenser, and classroom #2 has 1 toilet 1, 1 sink, and 1 soap dispenser. Both bathrooms sinks and toilets are in good working good condition. All trash cans in classrooms, and outside have lids. Page 1 of 3 SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keneisha Dunlap LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/01/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/01/2024 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 3 FACILITY NAME: JOHNSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 198009693 VISIT DATE: 11/01/2024 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 32The outdoor area has rubber mat area where the slide structure. There are age appropriate toys, and bikes. There is a water igloo outside for children to access during outdoor play. There is a shade structure where picnic tables are. LPA’s observed all furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts. Napping cots are stored in Classroom #1 and children nap in Classroom #1. LPA's observed a fire extinguisher with 10/11/24. Staff Files were not available for review during inspection as they are located at the main office. Children Files- Child #1 - all required licensing forms are in file. Immunization records are in file, and admission agreement. Child #2- - all required licensing forms are in file. Immunization records are in file, and admission agreement. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers Site Supervisor- Laura Perez was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Lead Testing CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, req

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)?(b)Type BComplaintNov 1, 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 November 1, 2024 at 9:30a.m., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Keneisha Dunlap and Tiffianie Tran arrived at the above facility for the purpose of an unannounced Annual Inspection. LPA Tran announced the purpose of the visit and was granted entry into the facility by Site Supervisor- Laura Perez and guided LPA’s on tour of facility. There were 26 children enrolled, 18 children present, and 5 staff present at the time of inspection. The hours of operation are Monday- Friday from for classroom #1 the hours are from 8:30am-3:00pm. The classroom #2 hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00a.m.-11:30a.m. & 12:00p.m.- 3:00p.m. All adults at the facility were discussed and background and fingerprinted cleared. License, facility sketch, disaster plan, parent rights, and PUB 393 posted. Facility does have a current disaster log drill with date of 10/30/24. Facility does have current LIC9040 (facility roster). The school cafeteria provides all meals for children at center. The center has menus posted in classrooms along with allergy list in the classrooms and kitchen. Daily schedule are posted in each classroom. LIC 500 was available for review. There are 2 working landlines in each classroom. LPA's observed a first aid kit with all required components. The facility has 2 classrooms that includes cabinet space for material and supplies with a sink. LPA's observed cleaning solutions inaccessible for children to reach. The classrooms have age appropriate tables, cubbies for personal belongings, dramatic play area, library, and age appropriate toys. All electrical outlets in the classroom were covered. There are sinks in the classroom that are accessible to children during indoor play. There is a communication table outside for parents. The parents sign in and out daily on tablet. LPA’s observed all furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts. LPA's observed lead testing posting posted in window of facility. There are 1 bathroom in classroom #1 with 2 toilets, 1 sink, 1 soap dispenser, and classroom #2 has 1 toilet 1, 1 sink, and 1 soap dispenser. Both bathrooms sinks and toilets are in good working good condition. All trash cans in classrooms, and outside have lids. Page 1 of 3 SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keneisha Dunlap LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/01/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/01/2024 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 3 FACILITY NAME: JOHNSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 198009693 VISIT DATE: 11/01/2024 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 32The outdoor area has rubber mat area where the slide structure. There are age appropriate toys, and bikes. There is a water igloo outside for children to access during outdoor play. There is a shade structure where picnic tables are. LPA’s observed all furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts. Napping cots are stored in Classroom #1 and children nap in Classroom #1. LPA's observed a fire extinguisher with 10/11/24. Staff Files were not available for review during inspection as they are located at the main office. Children Files- Child #1 - all required licensing forms are in file. Immunization records are in file, and admission agreement. Child #2- - all required licensing forms are in file. Immunization records are in file, and admission agreement. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers Site Supervisor- Laura Perez was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Lead Testing CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, req

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHNSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's safety grade?

JOHNSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 91.0 out of 100.

How many violations does JOHNSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?

JOHNSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was JOHNSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL last inspected?

JOHNSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL was last inspected on November 1, 2024.

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