First Friends By The Sea · Preschool, Los Angeles
6700 W. 83rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045 · Los Angeles County
3 Type A citations in last 12 monthsChild care center (preschool)
First Friends By The Sea is a licensed child care center in Los Angeles, CA, licensed for up to 28 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 2020. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 3 times and investigated 3 complaints, 0 of them substantiated. The state issued 22 citations, 5 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for health & medication (5 of 22). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 Type A. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #484 of 495 centers in Los Angeles 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
Tied for #484 of 495 centers in Los Angeles
5Type A citations
17Type B citations
3Inspections
0 of 3Complaints substantiated
22 citations from 12 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 23, 2026
Every state visit
Citation issuedNo citationTop row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Health & medication5
Records & paperwork3
Caregiver conduct3
Food & feeding3
Staff ratios2
Other standards2
Building & playground safety2
Supervision1
Sleep safety1
Citations, newest first
Teacher-child ratio §101216.3(a)
Based on observation Licensee was alone with 15 children, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having 3 extra children, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 Licensee will share the written plan with families via email or flyer and obtain a reciept that the families read and understand the updated procedures. Licensee will keep documentation of the reciepts in children's folders. Licensee will email LPA the written plan and proof of reciepts for each child.
Plan of correction due May 8, 2026
Capacity limits §101161(a)
Based on observation Licensee had 12 preschool aged children and 3 infant children, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having 3 infant children at the preschool license, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 Licensee will share the written plan with families via email or flyer and obtain a reciept that the families read and understand the updated procedures. Licensee will keep documentation of the reciepts in children's folders. Licensee will email LPA the written plan and proof of reciepts for each child.
Plan of correction due May 11, 2026
Type BMay 8, 2026Case management visit (deficiencies)Other standards
Rule §1596.895(c)(1)(4)
Based on interview, license stated not all families in care have the LIC 9224 receipt in their file, licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 11, 2026
Type BMay 8, 2026Case management visit (deficiencies)Other standards
Current roster of children provided care in facility required §1596.841
Based on record review, licensee does not have facility roster available for review licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 11, 2026
Type BMay 8, 2026Case management visit (deficiencies)Health & medication
Health and Safety Code Section §1596.8595(a)(1)(3)
Based on observation, the report dated 4/23/26 was not posted, licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 1 postings, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 8, 2026
Type AApr 23, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision §102229(a)(1)(a)
Based on observation of Child 8 using the bathroom without supervision while the group was outside, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 12 children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 24, 2026
Type BApr 23, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Lead testing of drinking water §1597.16(a)(1)(a)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above with applicable water outlets which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 22, 2026
Type BApr 23, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Napping equipment §101239.1(b)(5)(b)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in all nap mats which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 8, 2026
Type BApr 23, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Personnel records §101217(d)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 1, 2026
Type BJul 11, 2023Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(2)
101223 Personal Rights(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations...to meet his/her needs.This requirement is not met as evidence by: 1 Director immediately disposed of expired item. Director agreed to create a refrigerator check and cleaning plan. Director will submit plan to LPA by July 18, 2023 via email. Based on interview and observation director did not ensure there are no expired items in the refrigerator, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 8
Plan of correction due Jul 11, 2023
Type AApr 25, 2023Case management visit (deficiencies)Caregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(2)
101223 Personal Rights(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2)To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidence by: 1 director agreed to submit declaration (LIC 855) acknowledging of children personal rights Copy of declaration will be submitted to LPA via email by 4/28/2023. Director and staff will take training on child care center water play and send LPA a signed roster of completed training to LPA via email by 4/28/2023.
Plan of correction due Apr 25, 2023
Type ADec 16, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(g)
Based on observation , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in bleach was left out on counterwhich poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Dec 16, 2021
Type BDec 16, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Personnel records §101217(a)
Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 14, 2022
Type BDec 16, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Personnel records §101217(d)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 14, 2022
Type BDec 16, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's immunizations §101220.1(g)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 10 children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 14, 2022
Type BDec 16, 2021InspectionCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(b)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 10 children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 14, 2022
Type BDec 16, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Health-related services §101226(e)(2)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 10 children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 14, 2022
Type BDec 16, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Health-related services §101226(e)(3)(A)
Based on observation), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 10 cihildren which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 14, 2022
Type BDec 16, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Health-related services §101226(e)(3)(B)
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 pout of 10 children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 15, 2022
Type BDec 16, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Food service §101227(a)(1)
Based on observation), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in meals of what is served each day and amounts is not posted in advance which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 14, 2022
Type BDec 16, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Food service §101227(a)(17)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the clorox bleach was placed in a cabinet with food like peanut butter and fish crackers (see LIC812 w/phtotos) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 14, 2022
Type BDec 16, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Food service §101227(a)(6)
Based on observations and statements obtained from the Director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in menus are posted daily at the end of each day and not in advance which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 14, 2022
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Complaint investigations
Not substantiatedAug 21, 2026Complaint investigationreceived Jul 14, 2026
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiatedSep 14, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Jun 28, 2023
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiatedJul 11, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Apr 14, 2023
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
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About this center
Licensed capacity28 children
License typeChild care center (preschool)
License statusLicensed
Licensed sinceDec 18, 2020
LicenseeTracie West
AdministratorTracie West
Phone(310) 227-9613
State facility #197494626
Common questions
Does First Friends By The Sea take infants?
Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children.
Has First Friends By The Sea had any serious violations?
California issued 5 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on May 8, 2026, for teacher-child ratio. Each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about First Friends By The Sea?
California investigated 3 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 0. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.
How does First Friends By The Sea compare with other daycares in Los Angeles?
It is tied for #484 of 495 centers in Los Angeles 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 First Friends By The Sea last inspected?
Apr 23, 2026. The state issued at least one citation during that visit.
How much does First Friends By The Sea cost?
California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask First Friends By The Sea for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Los Angeles County, which includes Los Angeles, was $1,087 a month for preschoolers (about $1,370 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.
Who runs First Friends By The Sea?
The licensee is Tracie West, and the administrator listed with the state is Tracie West.
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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 197494626 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
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