Busy Little Fingers Early Education Center, Reseda CA: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Critical findings on record

1 critical finding across 1 visit. Most recent critical finding: Jul 22, 2026. Latest visit Jul 22, 2026, 1 finding.

Critical findings1 · Reseda median 0

21% of Reseda licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings0 · Reseda median 0

32% of Reseda licensed centers have at least one

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Jul 22, 2026Other visitCriticalInfant Care Center Sleeping EquipmentCalifornia: Type ACorrection due Jul 29, 2026

“Based on LPA observation two infant children were observed in 2 seperate play yards, under play gyms with stuffed animals, blankets, and boppy pillow which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal risk to children in care.”California CCLD inspector, Jul 22, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

1finding in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit1with a plan or deadline only

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License type: Licensed
County: Los Angeles
License number: 197413609
Date issued: Nov 14, 2006
Licensed capacity: 20 children

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Busy Little Fingers Early Education Center

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Jul 22, 2026 · Other visit

Findings recorded · read the visit below

1 recorded visit · 1 available finding.

1Critical findings

0Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

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Jul 22, 2026Other visit1 finding
Standard 101439.1(f)
Critical
Based on LPA observation two infant children were observed in 2 seperate play yards, under play gyms with stuffed animals, blankets, and boppy pillow which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The staff immedialy removed the items from the play yards. Licensee will retrain staff on safe sleep and send proof by the poc date. Betty Bell Jeanine Lipsey DATE: 07/22/2026 DATE: 07/22/2026 Page: 4 of 4
Standard 101439.1(f)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 29, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197413609:2026-07-22:101439.1(f):1
Visit source ID
ca:197413609:2026-07-22:other
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Jul 19, 2023Complaint investigation · substantiated
2 findings
Standard 101223(a)(2)
Minor
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview statements from S1 and S2 both staff were present in the classroom but not observing infants as they were playing resulting in C1 being bitten by another infant. If not corrected this is a potential risk to Health and Safety, and personal rights to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director will have a staff meeting to discuss personal rights as it pertains to children biting and classroom observations. Director will provide proof of training to LPA by POC date by email.
Standard 101223(a)(2)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 31, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197413609:2023-07-19:101223(a)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:197413609:2023-07-19:inspection
Standard 101427(b)(4)
Minor
During LPA record review C1 infant needs and service plan was not updated to reflect feeding changes as necessary and staff interview statements disclosing uncleared communication between staff has happen with verbal changes from parents. If not corrected this is a potential risk to Healh and Safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director will ensure parents are updating the infant needs and service plan quarterly to reflect feeding changes. Director will email LPA once all parents have updated the infant needs and service plan.
Standard 101427(b)(4)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 31, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197413609:2023-07-19:101427(b)(4):1
Visit source ID
ca:197413609:2023-07-19:inspection
Jul 19, 2023Inspection
Report details unavailable
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May 3, 2023Other visit
1 finding
Standard 101416.5(b)
Critical
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A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director stayed in the classroom until staff returned from break. The Director shall ensure that either herself or another teacher will step in during breaks. A staff meeting discussing ratio requirements and a declaration signed by Director shall be submitted to LPA by 5/4/2023.
Standard 101416.5(b)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 3, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197413609:2023-05-03:101416.5(b):1
Visit source ID
ca:197413609:2023-05-03:other
Jun 15, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded

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Jul 22, 2026 · Other visit

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Jul 22, 2026 · Other visit

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Standard 101427(b)(4)

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