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Busy Little Fingers Early Education Center · Preschool, Reseda

7556 Hesperia Avenue, Reseda, CA 91335 · Los Angeles County
1 Type A citation in last 12 months 2 substantiated complaints Child care center (preschool)

Busy Little Fingers Early Education Center is a licensed child care center in Reseda, CA, licensed for up to 30 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 2007. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it twice and investigated 4 complaints, 2 of them substantiated. The state issued 17 citations, 2 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 17). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 Type A. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 5 centers in Reseda and has more citations per inspection than 99% of California licensed centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 99% of 10,948 California licensed centers, per inspection, weighted by severity. Among the most cited
#5 of 5 centers in Reseda
2 Type A citations
15 Type B citations
2 Inspections
2 of 4 Complaints substantiated
17 citations from 10 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · 14 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 2, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 22, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jan 31, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Sep 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Nov 9, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation Jun 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation issued No citation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 4
Training & qualifications 2
Health & medication 2
Caregiver conduct 2
Staff ratios 2
Records & paperwork 2
Food & feeding 1
Background checks 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Type B Sep 2, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lead testing of drinking water §1597.16(a)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there is no record of lead testing which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 16, 2026
Type B Sep 2, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Disaster and emergency plan §101174(d)(2)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in there was no record of drills being conducted which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 16, 2026
Type B Sep 2, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(g)(1)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 cans of poisons (raid and hot shot) was not locked away which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 16, 2026
Type B Sep 2, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor activity space §101238.2(d)(2)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that outside playground turf has 2 feet x 2.5 deep hole around the stars which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Oct 1, 2026
Type B Sep 2, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Mandated reporter training §1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 3 of 6 files reviewed were missing mandated reporter training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 16, 2026
Type B Sep 2, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Staff immunizations §1596.7995(a)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 2 of 6 staff missing tdap, MMR, 6 of 6 missing flu/ flu declination which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 16, 2026
Type B Sep 2, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Teacher qualifications and duties §101216.1(c)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 2 of 6 staff missing record of education which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 16, 2026
Type B Sep 2, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
General Provisions and Definitions §1596.799(b)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 5 of 5 records reviewed missing health history which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 16, 2026
Type B Sep 2, 2026 Inspection Caregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(b)(1)(1)
Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 5 of 5 files reviewed missing lic 613A personal rights which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 16, 2026
Type B Sep 2, 2026 Inspection Caregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(2)
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 3 cans of poisons (raid and hot shot) was not locked away which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 16, 2026
Type B Sep 2, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Food service §101227(a)(19)
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 20 lb bag rice was observed stored in empty 33 lb laundry container which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 16, 2026
Type A Jul 22, 2026 Case management visit (deficiencies) Staff ratios
Capacity limits §101161(a)
Based on LPA's observation and sign in sheet, the facility had 33 children which is beyond the cpacity limit of 30 children.
Plan of correction due Jul 29, 2026
Type B Jul 13, 2026 Case management visit (deficiencies) Background checks
Criminal record clearance §101170(e)(2)
All individuals subject to a criminal record review shall, prior to working, a licensed facility: Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified ... This requirement is not met by evidence by: 1 On 7/13/26,The assistant emailed support staff LIC 9182 to associate the staff member later today to become into compliance. Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure S6, date of hire 3/3/26, was associated to the facility which poses a potenial health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. A civil penalty of $500 has been assessed. 8
Plan of correction due Jul 13, 2026
Type B Jul 13, 2026 Case management visit (deficiencies) Staff ratios
Capacity limits §101161(a)
Based on LPA observation and interviews, the facility is caring for a 8 and a 11 year old, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 13, 2026
Type B Jun 10, 2025 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Admission procedures and parents' rights §101218.1(b)
Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights (b) No child day care facility shall discriminate or retaliate against any child or parent or guardian on the basis …. or has lodged a complaint with the department against a facility. 1 Licensee will file an appeal. This requirement is not met by evidence by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section sited above, in that the licensee retailiated against child by discontinuing the bus service which posed 8 a potential health, safety or personal risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 24, 2025
Type B Jun 10, 2025 Case management visit (deficiencies) Records & paperwork
Admission policies §101218(b)
b) A licensee who provides care to a child with disabilities shall be able to meet the individual needs of the child. This requirement is not met by evidence by: Licensee Amend the admission agreement, have the parents sign off and send copy to the department by POC date. Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section sited above, in that the licensee discontinued the bus service for a children with disabilities which posed a potential health, safety or personal risk to children in care. 8
Plan of correction due Jun 24, 2025
Type A Sep 17, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidence by: 1 Director agrees to write a decleration informing the department of what it is the center is doing to ensure children are not left unsupervised. All staff will watch: Supervising Children in Child Care Center and provide LPA with a brief summary. Video can be found at the following website: ccld.childcarevideos.org Based on observations and interviews, hildren were left unsupervised during nap time while staff escorted 1 child to the restroom. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. 8
Plan of correction due Oct 1, 2024

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Complaint investigations

Substantiated Jun 10, 2025 Complaint investigation received Apr 2, 2025
Substantiated allegation:
Staff are retaliating against child/parent
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiated Jan 31, 2025 Complaint investigation received Nov 14, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Substantiated Sep 17, 2024 Complaint investigation received Jul 11, 2024
Substantiated allegation:
- Staff left daycare children unattended.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiated Nov 9, 2023 Complaint investigation received Aug 1, 2023
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.

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About this center

Licensed capacity 30 children
License type Child care center (preschool)
License status Licensed
Licensed since Jan 30, 2007
Licensee Busy Little Fingers Early Education Center
Administrator Emilia Lara
Phone (818) 345-1737
State facility # 197413608
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Common questions

Does Busy Little Fingers Early Education Center take infants?

Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children. An infant center is licensed separately at the same address (listed below).

Has Busy Little Fingers Early Education Center had any serious violations?

California issued 2 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Jul 22, 2026, for capacity limits. Each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Busy Little Fingers Early Education Center?

California investigated 4 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 2. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.

How does Busy Little Fingers Early Education Center compare with other daycares in Reseda?

It is #5 of 5 centers in Reseda by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 99% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Busy Little Fingers Early Education Center last inspected?

Sep 2, 2026. The state issued at least one citation during that visit.

How much does Busy Little Fingers Early Education Center cost?

California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Busy Little Fingers Early Education Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Los Angeles County, which includes Reseda, was $1,087 a month for preschoolers (about $1,370 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.

Who runs Busy Little Fingers Early Education Center?

The licensee is Busy Little Fingers Early Education Center, and the administrator listed with the state is Emilia Lara.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from California Department of Social Services inspection and complaint reports. Type A citations are the state’s most serious category (an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or personal rights); Type B citations are a potential risk. A citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall. Complaint allegations appear here only when the state substantiated them.

To read the full state reports, search facility number 197413608 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.

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