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1st Class Preparatory Preschool

1 serious, 5 minor findings across 2 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Mar 18, 2026.

3459 Mc Manus, Culver City, CA 90232 · (310) 925-6394

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsCulver City licensed centers, n=35

Serious findings0 critical, 1 serious, 5 minor across 2 inspections and 0 investigations (2 visits). Most recent serious: Mar 18, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 0

0% of centers have at least one

Serious1 vs median 0

6% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2019Licensee: 1st Class Preparatory.

Practical30 childrenLicensed maximum, not openings. California does not publish hours or ages in its data. Ask the center.

California CCLD facility #197493820 · last checked against California Sep 16, 2026

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Inspection record

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2026
Mar 18, 2026Inspection
6 findings · serious
- SeriousCalifornia: Type B
  Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
  Based on interview], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above certificate of completion of mandated reporter training was not submitted during visit which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
  Plan of correction: Licensee will complete mandated reporter training. Licensee will renew mandated reporter training every two years as necessary. Licensee will submit via email certificate of completion for mandated reporter training to LPA at: ranita.richmond@dss.ca.gov by 4/01/26.
  Correction due Apr 1, 2026. Standard 1596.8662(b)(1).
- MinorCalifornia: Type B
  Lead Testing
  Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above lead testing has not been completed on water outlets used for food preparations which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
  Plan of correction: Licensee will contact a sampler to conduct water lead testing on water outlets used for food preparation in occordance with PIN 12-21.1 CCP by 4/01/26.
  Correction due Apr 1, 2026. Standard 1597.16(a)(1).
- MinorCalifornia: Type B
  Personnel Records
  Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above staff files, including tb testing and results not present on site which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
  Plan of correction: Licensee will ensure that staff files include tb testing and results remain on site at all times for department review. Licensee will return files to site by 4/01/26. Licensee will submit via email proof of tb testing to LPA at: ranita.richmond@dss.ca.gov by 04/01/26.
  Correction due Apr 1, 2026. Standard 101217(a)(12).
- MinorCalifornia: Type B
  General Provisions and Definitions
  Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above staff files to include immunizations not present on site which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
  Plan of correction: Licensee will complete ensure staff have complete immunizations on file. Licensee understands that flu should be completed yearly between August and December. Licensee will submit via email copies of complete immunizations to LPA at: ranita.richmond@dss.ca.gov by 4/01/26.
  Correction due Apr 1, 2026. Standard 1596.7995(a)(1).
- MinorCalifornia: Type B
  Personnel Records
  Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above staff files not available for review by the Department which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
  Plan of correction: Licensee will ensure that staff files remain on site at all times for department review. Licensee will return files to site by 4/01/26.
  Correction due Apr 1, 2026. Standard 101217(d).
- MinorCalifornia: Type B
  Personnel Requirements
  Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above at least one staff member trained in cpr/1st aid which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
  Plan of correction: Licensee will complete cpr/1st aid. Licensee will renew cpr/1st aid training every two years as necessary. Licensee will submit via email certificate of completion for cpr/1st aid training to LPA at: ranita.richmond@dss.ca.gov by 4/01/26.
  Correction due Apr 1, 2026. Standard 101216(f).
2024
Jan 18, 2024Inspection
No findings

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— · 30 places1 ser·5 min
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— · 43 placesClear
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