SANTA MONICA-MALIBU USD/WASHINGTON WEST H.S./S.P.
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
5 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
February 19, 2026
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
- SANTA MONICA-MALIBU USD/WASHINGTON WEST H.S./S.P.
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 2802 4TH STREET, ROOM 2, Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- A (Excellent), score 97.8/100
- Inspection record
- 5 inspections, last inspected February 19, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
3
Total Violations
Feb 19, 2026
Last Inspection
71
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 07/06/203 at 8:45 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Doris Whitmore, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Assistant Director, Rakam Dabash, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. There was fully charger Fire Extinguisher in both classrooms. Classrooms #1 is not currently in use. Classroom #2 and Classroom#3 is currently using for childcare. LPA toured all three rooms. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the classrooms are clean and safe. All food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Facility is located on a school district site and food is provided by the school district. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Water cooler system was observed in classroom #2 and #3. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects, and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. Facility has an integrated fire life safety system with carbon monoxide included. LPA was able to check a fully first aid backpack that is in each classroom.Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. Page 1 SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/06/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/06/2023 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: SANTA MONICA-MALIBU USD/WASHINGTON WEST H.S./S.P.FACILITY NUMBER: 197408577 VISIT DATE: 07/06/2023 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 name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA observed in classroom#2 a total of 13 children and 2 teachers. In classroom#3 LPA observed 12 children and 2 teachers. LPA reviewed a sample of seven children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA was able to check three children that are on medication. LPA was able to review the Emergency Care Plan, Medication at school form, and Medication documentation forms. Assistant Director Reham Dabash shared with LPA that the staff Core Files are located at the District Office. LPA was able to review the Child Development Service Employee Files. Staff are current on their Mandated Reporter Training and First Aid and CPR.LPA reviewed a sample of seven staff files and observed files were complete with current documentation of completed mandated reporter training and CPR/ First Aid. Staff documents containing employee rights, and health screening reports are kept at the District Office due to confidentiality. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. 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 inspectionproce
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 07/06/203 at 8:45 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Doris Whitmore, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Assistant Director, Rakam Dabash, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. There was fully charger Fire Extinguisher in both classrooms. Classrooms #1 is not currently in use. Classroom #2 and Classroom#3 is currently using for childcare. LPA toured all three rooms. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the classrooms are clean and safe. All food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Facility is located on a school district site and food is provided by the school district. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Water cooler system was observed in classroom #2 and #3. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects, and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. Facility has an integrated fire life safety system with carbon monoxide included. LPA was able to check a fully first aid backpack that is in each classroom.Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. Page 1 SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/06/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/06/2023 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: SANTA MONICA-MALIBU USD/WASHINGTON WEST H.S./S.P.FACILITY NUMBER: 197408577 VISIT DATE: 07/06/2023 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 name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA observed in classroom#2 a total of 13 children and 2 teachers. In classroom#3 LPA observed 12 children and 2 teachers. LPA reviewed a sample of seven children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA was able to check three children that are on medication. LPA was able to review the Emergency Care Plan, Medication at school form, and Medication documentation forms. Assistant Director Reham Dabash shared with LPA that the staff Core Files are located at the District Office. LPA was able to review the Child Development Service Employee Files. Staff are current on their Mandated Reporter Training and First Aid and CPR.LPA reviewed a sample of seven staff files and observed files were complete with current documentation of completed mandated reporter training and CPR/ First Aid. Staff documents containing employee rights, and health screening reports are kept at the District Office due to confidentiality. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. 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 inspectionproce
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SANTA MONICA-MALIBU USD/WASHINGTON WEST H.S./S.P.'s safety grade?
SANTA MONICA-MALIBU USD/WASHINGTON WEST H.S./S.P. has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 97.8 out of 100.
How many violations does SANTA MONICA-MALIBU USD/WASHINGTON WEST H.S./S.P. have?
SANTA MONICA-MALIBU USD/WASHINGTON WEST H.S./S.P. has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.
When was SANTA MONICA-MALIBU USD/WASHINGTON WEST H.S./S.P. last inspected?
SANTA MONICA-MALIBU USD/WASHINGTON WEST H.S./S.P. was last inspected on February 19, 2026.