Beginning Zone, the, Long Beach CA: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Critical findings on record

1 critical and 1 serious and 1 minor findings across 8 visits. Most recent critical finding: Aug 13, 2024. Latest visit Oct 19, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings1 · Long Beach median 0

15% of Long Beach licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings1 · Long Beach median 0

14% of Long Beach licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

The 3 most serious visits in the window. Titles use the state's own standard names, in plain English where we have a reviewed translation.

Aug 13, 2024Other visitCriticalFood service lapseCalifornia: Type ACorrection due Aug 14, 2024

“kitchen.”California CCLD inspector, Aug 13, 2024 report. Quoted verbatim.

Jan 21, 2026Complaint investigationSeriousHealth-related services lapseCalifornia: Health-Related Services · Type BCorrection due Jan 21, 2026

Apr 28, 2026Complaint investigationMinorRights of parent or guardianCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Apr 21, 2026

3findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit3with a plan or deadline only

Everything above is quoted or counted from California CCLD records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.

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License type: Licensed
County: Los Angeles
License number: 198400496
Date issued: Apr 7, 2022
Licensed capacity: 51 children

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Reynolds, Elma

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Elma Reynolds

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Oct 19, 2026 · Other visit

No findings recorded

8 recorded visits · 3 available findings.

1 visit has conflicting outcomes or finding counts.

1Critical findings

1Serious findings

1Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

5 visits

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20265 visits · 2 recorded findings

Oct 19, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Apr 28, 2026Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated1 finding
Standard 1596.857(b)
Minor
The Licensee failed to refrain from relation or intimidation against a parent who lodged a complaint with the department, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The Facility Representative stated that they will conduct a formal meeting for all the enrolled families to clarify and discuss Parent Rights to file a complaint with the department, and discuss the facilities open door policy. The facility shall provide department with copy of agenda, signed attendance, and any handouts to LPA Dunlap on or before May 28, 2026. Karen Chambers Keneisha Dunlap DATE: 04/28/2026 DATE: 04/28/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 1596.857(b)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 21, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198400496:2026-04-28:1596.857(b):1
Visit source ID
ca:198400496:2026-04-28:other
The visit outcome or reported count conflicts with the available finding details. The findings remain visible.
Mar 18, 2026Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
No findings recorded
Jan 21, 2026Complaint investigation · substantiated1 finding
Standard 101226(a)
Serious
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on Interviews conducted and video evidence observed, Child #1 fell and sustained cut on mouth that cause bleeding. The facility did not immediately inform authorized representative posing a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Per Shirley Jones, Director, the staff has been instucted on reporting children injuries to parents on children in care immediately. The regulation 101226 Health-Related Services, will be reviewed with staff.
Standard 101226(a)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 21, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198400496:2026-01-21:101226(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:198400496:2026-01-21:report
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Jan 16, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded

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Apr 29, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded
Apr 7, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded
Mar 4, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded
Jan 24, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded

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Oct 19, 2026 · Other visit

8 recorded visits · 3 available findings.

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Oct 19, 2026 · Other visit

8 recorded visits · 3 available findings.

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Standard 101226(a)

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