CHALK PRESCHOOL TARZANA

19436 VENTURA BLVD, Tarzana, CA 91356LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

3 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 24, 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
CHALK PRESCHOOL TARZANA
License number
Not listed
Location
19436 VENTURA BLVD, Tarzana, CA 91356
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 91.0/100
Inspection record
3 inspections, last inspected October 24, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent91.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance40/100

6

Total Violations

Oct 24, 2025

Last Inspection

80

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (6)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BComplaintJan 14, 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 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laticia Thompson conducted an unannounced prelicensing inspection to increase the facilities capacity. During todays visit LPA observed 12 Toddlers being cared for by staff members in the blue classroom. Based on the Facilities current license LPA determined that the facility is operating beyond the terms of the license which is a Type B violation of Title 22 regulations (See 809D). Upon arrival to the facility LPA met with Julie Farr whom stated she is currently the Assistant Director. LPA was informed that the assigned director is on leave and has been since July of 2024. The facility failed to report a change of directors to the department. Which is a Type B violation of Title 22, regulations (See 809D). Based on todays visit the facility has been issued 2 Type B violations. A copy of this report, Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) and Appeal Rights were provided to Julie Farr (Assistant Director) SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laticia S Thompson LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2025 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: CHALK PRESCHOOL TARZANA FACILITY NUMBER: 197495058 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 01/14/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 01/14/2025 Section Cited CCR 101212(b) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Reporting Requirements (b)The name of the child care center director...designated to act in the child care center director's absence shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change.... This requirment has not been met as evidence by1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility will submit all required documentation for Julie Farr.to change director within 7-10 days. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14The facility director has been on leave over 10 dayss and the facility failed to report the information to the department. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 01/14/2025 Section Cited CCR101161(a) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a childcare center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.This requirement was not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility will provide all required documents to complete the application process for the increase in capacity and complete plan of correctionos to complete the single licescense to care for toddlers withing 7 days. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14LPA observed facility caring for Toddlers age 18 months -36 months without an approved licenses. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care8 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. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Deborah Lowe LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Laticia S Thompson LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2025

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BComplaintJan 14, 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 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laticia Thompson conducted an unannounced prelicensing inspection to increase the facilities capacity. During todays visit LPA observed 12 Toddlers being cared for by staff members in the blue classroom. Based on the Facilities current license LPA determined that the facility is operating beyond the terms of the license which is a Type B violation of Title 22 regulations (See 809D). Upon arrival to the facility LPA met with Julie Farr whom stated she is currently the Assistant Director. LPA was informed that the assigned director is on leave and has been since July of 2024. The facility failed to report a change of directors to the department. Which is a Type B violation of Title 22, regulations (See 809D). Based on todays visit the facility has been issued 2 Type B violations. A copy of this report, Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) and Appeal Rights were provided to Julie Farr (Assistant Director) SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laticia S Thompson LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2025 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: CHALK PRESCHOOL TARZANA FACILITY NUMBER: 197495058 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 01/14/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 01/14/2025 Section Cited CCR 101212(b) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Reporting Requirements (b)The name of the child care center director...designated to act in the child care center director's absence shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change.... This requirment has not been met as evidence by1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility will submit all required documentation for Julie Farr.to change director within 7-10 days. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14The facility director has been on leave over 10 dayss and the facility failed to report the information to the department. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 01/14/2025 Section Cited CCR101161(a) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a childcare center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.This requirement was not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility will provide all required documents to complete the application process for the increase in capacity and complete plan of correctionos to complete the single licescense to care for toddlers withing 7 days. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14LPA observed facility caring for Toddlers age 18 months -36 months without an approved licenses. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care8 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. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Deborah Lowe LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Laticia S Thompson LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2025

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintJan 14, 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 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laticia Thompson conducted an unannounced prelicensing inspection to increase the facilities capacity. During todays visit LPA observed 12 Toddlers being cared for by staff members in the blue classroom. Based on the Facilities current license LPA determined that the facility is operating beyond the terms of the license which is a Type B violation of Title 22 regulations (See 809D). Upon arrival to the facility LPA met with Julie Farr whom stated she is currently the Assistant Director. LPA was informed that the assigned director is on leave and has been since July of 2024. The facility failed to report a change of directors to the department. Which is a Type B violation of Title 22, regulations (See 809D). Based on todays visit the facility has been issued 2 Type B violations. A copy of this report, Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) and Appeal Rights were provided to Julie Farr (Assistant Director) SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laticia S Thompson LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2025 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: CHALK PRESCHOOL TARZANA FACILITY NUMBER: 197495058 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 01/14/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 01/14/2025 Section Cited CCR 101212(b) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Reporting Requirements (b)The name of the child care center director...designated to act in the child care center director's absence shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change.... This requirment has not been met as evidence by1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility will submit all required documentation for Julie Farr.to change director within 7-10 days. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14The facility director has been on leave over 10 dayss and the facility failed to report the information to the department. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 01/14/2025 Section Cited CCR101161(a) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a childcare center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.This requirement was not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility will provide all required documents to complete the application process for the increase in capacity and complete plan of correctionos to complete the single licescense to care for toddlers withing 7 days. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14LPA observed facility caring for Toddlers age 18 months -36 months without an approved licenses. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care8 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. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Deborah Lowe LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Laticia S Thompson LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2025

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)ComplaintJan 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)ComplaintJan 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintJan 14, 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 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laticia Thompson conducted an unannounced prelicensing inspection to increase the facilities capacity. During todays visit LPA observed 12 Toddlers being cared for by staff members in the blue classroom. Based on the Facilities current license LPA determined that the facility is operating beyond the terms of the license which is a Type B violation of Title 22 regulations (See 809D). Upon arrival to the facility LPA met with Julie Farr whom stated she is currently the Assistant Director. LPA was informed that the assigned director is on leave and has been since July of 2024. The facility failed to report a change of directors to the department. Which is a Type B violation of Title 22, regulations (See 809D). Based on todays visit the facility has been issued 2 Type B violations. A copy of this report, Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) and Appeal Rights were provided to Julie Farr (Assistant Director) SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laticia S Thompson LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2025 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: CHALK PRESCHOOL TARZANA FACILITY NUMBER: 197495058 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 01/14/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 01/14/2025 Section Cited CCR 101212(b) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Reporting Requirements (b)The name of the child care center director...designated to act in the child care center director's absence shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change.... This requirment has not been met as evidence by1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility will submit all required documentation for Julie Farr.to change director within 7-10 days. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14The facility director has been on leave over 10 dayss and the facility failed to report the information to the department. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 01/14/2025 Section Cited CCR101161(a) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a childcare center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.This requirement was not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility will provide all required documents to complete the application process for the increase in capacity and complete plan of correctionos to complete the single licescense to care for toddlers withing 7 days. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14LPA observed facility caring for Toddlers age 18 months -36 months without an approved licenses. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care8 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. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Deborah Lowe LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Laticia S Thompson LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHALK PRESCHOOL TARZANA's safety grade?

CHALK PRESCHOOL TARZANA 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 CHALK PRESCHOOL TARZANA have?

CHALK PRESCHOOL TARZANA has 6 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CHALK PRESCHOOL TARZANA last inspected?

CHALK PRESCHOOL TARZANA was last inspected on October 24, 2025.

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