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Nu Building Blocks Day Care Center

2313 West Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90018 · Los Angeles County
2 substantiated complaints Child care center (preschool)

Nu Building Blocks Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Los Angeles, CA, licensed for up to 58 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 2009. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 3 times and investigated 5 complaints, 2 of them substantiated. The state issued 23 citations, 5 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for training & qualifications (9 of 23). None of them came in the last 12 months. 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
5 Type A citations
18 Type B citations
3 Inspections
2 of 5 Complaints substantiated
23 citations from 14 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 5, 2024

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Aug 20, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Jul 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Dec 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation Oct 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found May 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Dec 20, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation Dec 20, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Dec 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation Oct 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation Oct 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation issued No citation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 9
Building & playground safety 8
Health & medication 3
Other standards 2
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Type A Jul 8, 2025 Case management visit (other) Supervision
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision §1012299(a)(1)
Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that children were supervised during outdoor play and during indoor activities, children were observed unsupervised during 4 occasions... which poses a potential Health, Safety, Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 8, 2025
Type B Jul 30, 2024 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Outdoor activity space §101238.2(d)
Based on LPAs observation, Licensee did not meet above requirement. LPAs observed surface of outdoor play area to have holes and gaping spaces between black tile cushioning. LPAs observed paint chipping in Pre-K4 Room. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Aug 30, 2024
Type B Jul 30, 2024 Complaint investigation Training & qualifications
Teacher qualifications and duties §101216.1(d)
Based on record review, Licensee did not meet above requirement. LPAs observed Staff #6 to have units in a college from El Salvador with no correspondence of approval of units from U.S. Dept of Ed. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Aug 30, 2024
Type B Jul 30, 2024 Complaint investigation Training & qualifications
Mandated reporter training §1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on LPAs record review, Licensee did not meet above requirement by Staff #5 not having proof of completion for current AB1207 Mandated Reporter training at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Aug 2, 2024
Type A Oct 19, 2023 Case management visit (other) Other standards
Personnel Requirements §102416(d)
Based on LPA record review and observation, Connie Aragon, was assisting in PreK-2. FR states individual is volunteer that has been present at the facility for a month and from 11:00am to 4:00pm. This is an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Oct 20, 2023
Type B Oct 19, 2023 Case management visit (other) Training & qualifications
Mandated reporter training §1596.8662(d)(1)
Based on LPA record review 4 of 8 staff did not proof of current required AB1207 Mandated Reporter on file at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 20, 2023
Type B Oct 19, 2023 Case management visit (other) Training & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216
Based on LPA record review 6 of 8 staff files did not have LIC 503 in file, which includes 3 of 8 not having proof of tuberculosis test at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 22, 2023
Type B Oct 19, 2023 Case management visit (other) Health & medication
Health and Safety Code §1597.622
Based on record review, LPA did not observe complete immunization records for 6 of 8 staff present at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 2, 2023
Type B Oct 19, 2023 Case management visit (other) Training & qualifications
Teacher qualifications and duties §101216.1(g)
Based on record review, LPA did not observe proof of education verification in 2 of 8 staff files at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 2, 2023
Type B Oct 19, 2023 Case management visit (other) Building & playground safety
Outdoor activity space §101238.2
Based on LPA observation, Licensee did not comply with above regulation. LPA observed cushioning material to have holes and black tiles to be broken which is a trip hazard. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 17, 2023
Type B May 18, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(g)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out 5 files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 16, 2023
Type B May 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies §101239(e)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 3 sinks and 3 toilets are not operable, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 16, 2023
Type B May 18, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Staff immunizations §1596.7995(a)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out 5 files, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 16, 2023
Type B May 18, 2023 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 4 out 5 files, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 16, 2023
Type B Jan 26, 2023 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidence by: 1 Wood planks were removed, wires in the nap room were made inaccessible and carpet was removed during inspection. New carpets were purchased and put in place during inspection. Based on observation the licensee did not ensure the facility was clean, safe and sanitary. This poses a potential Personal Rights risk to children in care. 8
Plan of correction due Feb 10, 2023
Type B Dec 20, 2022 Complaint investigation Other standards
Observation of the Child §101226.3(b)
(b) Any unusual behavior, any injury or signs of illness requiring assessment and/or administration of first aid by staff shall be reported to the child's authorized representative and recorded in the child's record. This requirement was not met as evidence by: 1 Per Director, they are currently using the Bright Wheel Application to inform parents of any incident or injury that occur at the school. Facility also utiilized written reports that parents have to sign. Director will ensure she gets a respond from parents confirming receipt of message. Based on record review the licensee did not ensure parent was notified about an injury of their child. This poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care. 8
Plan of correction due Dec 30, 2022
Type A Oct 20, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)(1)
Based on the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed multiple flies in the outdoor space in trash cans, dumpster and throughout the yard, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Oct 26, 2022
Type A Oct 20, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor activity space §101238.2(d)(2)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed large pot holes outside in the cement area where the bikes are used and a tree stump with sharp wood sticking out, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Oct 26, 2022
Type A Oct 20, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies §101239(n)(n)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed broken picnic tables, ripped child's couch, cracked child's plastic chair, rusted and broken bikes and a broken baseboard with exposed staples, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Oct 26, 2022
Type B Oct 20, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor activity space §101238.2(e)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed cushion under climbing dome has wide gaps between, cushioning, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Oct 26, 2022
Type B Oct 20, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Staff immunizations §1596.7995(a)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 7 out of 8 staff files, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 18, 2022
Type B Oct 20, 2022 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 6 out of 8 staff files, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 18, 2022
Type B Oct 20, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(g)(2)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 8 staff files, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 18, 2022

Complaint investigations

Not substantiated Aug 20, 2024 Complaint investigation received Jul 25, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Substantiated Jul 30, 2024 Complaint investigation received Jul 25, 2024
Substantiated allegations:
Qualifications - Facility staff is not a qualified.
Physical Plant - Facility in disrepair.
3 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Substantiated Jan 26, 2023 Complaint investigation received Jan 25, 2023
Substantiated allegations:
Licensee does not maintain facility clean and sanitary
Licensee does not maintain facility free from hazards
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiated Dec 20, 2022 Complaint investigation received Oct 14, 2022
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiated Dec 20, 2022 Complaint investigation received Oct 17, 2022
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 capacity 58 children
License type Child care center (preschool)
License status Licensed
Licensed since May 11, 2009
Licensee Nu Building Blocks, LLC
Administrator Yadira Godlock
Phone (323) 732-5439
State facility # 197416279
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Common questions

Does Nu Building Blocks Day Care Center take infants?

Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children.

Has Nu Building Blocks Day Care Center had any serious violations?

California issued 5 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Jul 8, 2025, for responsibility for providing care and supervision. Each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Nu Building Blocks Day Care Center?

California investigated 5 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 2. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.

How does Nu Building Blocks Day Care Center 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 Nu Building Blocks Day Care Center last inspected?

Jun 5, 2024. No citations were issued during that visit.

How much does Nu Building Blocks Day Care Center cost?

California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Nu Building Blocks Day Care Center 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 Nu Building Blocks Day Care Center?

The licensee is Nu Building Blocks, LLC, and the administrator listed with the state is Yadira Godlock.

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 197416279 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.

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