NORWALK-LA MIRADA USD HEAD START/STATE PS-CHAVEZ
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
3 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 23, 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
- NORWALK-LA MIRADA USD HEAD START/STATE PS-CHAVEZ
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 12110 E. WALNUT AVENUE, Norwalk, CA 90650
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- A (Excellent), score 95.5/100
- Inspection record
- 3 inspections, last inspected January 23, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
3
Total Violations
Jan 23, 2025
Last Inspection
48
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (3)
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 1/11/24, about 8:45AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T. Tran conducted an unannounced case management inspection at Norwalk-La Mirada USD HS-Chavez.. Upon arrival, LPA met with Loretta Gallegos, Assistant Director and we toured the facility. LPA observed proper care and supervision and ratio. The purpose of today's inspection was to go over the water lead test results received on 12/07/22. Results show three water sources had action level exceedance of lead. The classroom bubblers in rooms 42 & 43 as well the the bubbler in the children's playground had a lead result 6.0 or greater. LPA observed that listed bubblers had been covered and made inaccessible to children in care. LPA spoke with facility representative, in the meantime, facility have filtered water faucets in the classrooms for staff to refill in the igloo thermal with disposable cups for children to use indoor and outdoor. A deficiency was cited to ensure that the water faucets 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 LPA 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. Plan of Correction has been 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, Loretta Gallegos. SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Tran LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/11/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/11/2024 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: NORWALK-LA MIRADA USD HEAD START/STATE PS-CHAVEZ FACILITY NUMBER: 198015619 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 01/11/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 01/11/2024 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)(1)–(b) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Result with values of 5.5 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 three water sources had an action level exceedance. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7On 12/07/22, facility had provided a written statement on their plan to continue to ensure that the water sources will not be used as a drinking or food preparation source. POC is cleared during today's visit. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14LPA observed water bubblers was disconnected to be made inaccessible to children in care. 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: 01/11/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/11/2024
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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 1/11/24, about 8:45AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T. Tran conducted an unannounced case management inspection at Norwalk-La Mirada USD HS-Chavez.. Upon arrival, LPA met with Loretta Gallegos, Assistant Director and we toured the facility. LPA observed proper care and supervision and ratio. The purpose of today's inspection was to go over the water lead test results received on 12/07/22. Results show three water sources had action level exceedance of lead. The classroom bubblers in rooms 42 & 43 as well the the bubbler in the children's playground had a lead result 6.0 or greater. LPA observed that listed bubblers had been covered and made inaccessible to children in care. LPA spoke with facility representative, in the meantime, facility have filtered water faucets in the classrooms for staff to refill in the igloo thermal with disposable cups for children to use indoor and outdoor. A deficiency was cited to ensure that the water faucets 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 LPA 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. Plan of Correction has been 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, Loretta Gallegos. SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Tran LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/11/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/11/2024 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: NORWALK-LA MIRADA USD HEAD START/STATE PS-CHAVEZ FACILITY NUMBER: 198015619 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 01/11/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 01/11/2024 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)(1)–(b) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Result with values of 5.5 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 three water sources had an action level exceedance. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7On 12/07/22, facility had provided a written statement on their plan to continue to ensure that the water sources will not be used as a drinking or food preparation source. POC is cleared during today's visit. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14LPA observed water bubblers was disconnected to be made inaccessible to children in care. 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: 01/11/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/11/2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NORWALK-LA MIRADA USD HEAD START/STATE PS-CHAVEZ's safety grade?
NORWALK-LA MIRADA USD HEAD START/STATE PS-CHAVEZ 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 NORWALK-LA MIRADA USD HEAD START/STATE PS-CHAVEZ have?
NORWALK-LA MIRADA USD HEAD START/STATE PS-CHAVEZ has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.
When was NORWALK-LA MIRADA USD HEAD START/STATE PS-CHAVEZ last inspected?
NORWALK-LA MIRADA USD HEAD START/STATE PS-CHAVEZ was last inspected on January 23, 2025.