Kids First of Pasadena

Medium-high risk Caregivers must provide care that fits each child's habits, interests, strengths and special needs.

State rule 746.1203(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs"

Inspector's note: During the inspection I observe caregiver was unable to provide adequate and consistent care for a child with special needs.

Corrected Oct 6, 2026, verified by the state Oct 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Vehicles used to transport children must be maintained safely.

State rule 746.5603(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely"

Inspector's note: I observed seat belt locking mechanism broken on two seat belts in the day care van.

Corrected Oct 13, 2026, verified by the state Oct 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk When the director is away, the caregiver in charge must have access to all records.

State rule 746.1013(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records"

Inspector's note: The caregiver in charge was unsble to provide access to personnel and other essential records for review upon request.

Corrected Oct 13, 2026, verified by the state Oct 15, 2026.

Medium-high risk The operation must tell the state about a change in controlling person.

State rule 746.305(a)(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Change in Controlling Person"

Inspector's note: The operation's Designee must be added as a controlling person through daycare portal or completing Controlling Person Request form 2760.

Corrected May 18, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: Based on information gathered through interviews it was determined that caregivers failed to demonstrate self-control when they were found to have used profanity in front of children in care.

Corrected Dec 8, 2025, verified by the state Dec 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

State rule 746.203(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to provide proof of coverage annually by anniversary date of issuance.

Corrected Nov 12, 2025, verified by the state Nov 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).