1 critical and 1 minor findings across 6 visits. Most recent critical finding: Aug 1, 2025. Latest visit Aug 20, 2026, no findings.
Critical findings1 · Lakewood median 0
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Serious findings0 · Lakewood median 0
20% of Lakewood licensed centers have at least one
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Aug 1, 2025Complaint investigationCriticalStandard 1596.80California: Type ACorrection due Aug 1, 2025
“Based on the LPA observations and the conversation with the owners, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED.”California CCLD inspector, Aug 1, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.
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Full Steam Ahead Early Childhood Education Center
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1Critical findings
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0Severity N/A
Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
Visits in the past 12 months
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20264 visits · 1 recorded finding
Aug 20, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Jul 22, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Jun 9, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
May 7, 2026Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated1 finding
Standard 101161(a)
Minor
Based on interview and observation licensee did not comply with section cited above. On 4/16/26 LPA observed PS child on the toddler playground, witnesses confirm PS and toddler children are in the same space on special occasions and PS children play with the toddlers. Licensee confirmed that a child attends the toddler program daily per parent request and develpmental stage and preschool children are sent to the toddler room when they are exhibiting challenging behaviors.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
LPA will conduct follow-up visit to ensure the requirements are met. Per licensee, because there is an all-inclusive child care environment they will request an exception for specific children stating how they will maintain the safety of all children and email it to LPA by plan of correction date.
Standard 101161(a)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 14, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198401289:2026-05-07:101161(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:198401289:2026-05-07:report
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