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Ready Set Grow

525 S. Stewart Dr., Covina, CA 91723 · Los Angeles County
5 Type A citations in last 12 months2 substantiated complaintsChild care center (preschool)

Ready Set Grow is a licensed child care center in Covina, CA, licensed for up to 53 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 2004. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 3 times and investigated 3 complaints, 2 of them substantiated. The state issued 24 citations, 5 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 24). 15 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 Type A. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #22 of 23 centers in Covina and in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 0%of 10,948 California licensed centers, comparing weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #22 of 23 centers in Covina
5Type A citations
19Type B citations
3Inspections
2 of 3Complaints substantiated
24 citations from 14 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · 15 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 7, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 30, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 23, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 11, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation issuedNo citationTop row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety13
Health & medication6
Training & qualifications3
Food & feeding1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

Type AMay 7, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Health-related services §101226(e)(2)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. CHILD #1 EPINEPHRINE EXPIRED ON 06/2024
Plan of correction due May 7, 2026
Type BMay 7, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Staff immunizations §1596.7995(a)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. STAFF #3 IS MISSING MMR/TDAP/TB
Plan of correction due May 22, 2026
Type BMay 7, 2026InspectionTraining & 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 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. STAFF #2,3, AND 4 ARE MISSING THE HEALTH SCREENING REPORT
Plan of correction due May 22, 2026
Type BMay 7, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
General Provisions and Definitions §1596.799(b)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. CHILD #1,2, AND 4 ARE MISSING THE PHYSICIAN REPORT
Plan of correction due May 22, 2026
Type BMar 12, 2026Case management visit (deficiencies)Building & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)(1)(c)
LPA and Director observed cat feces when you open the emergency exit door from the preschool class room which poses a 8 potential risk of the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Plan of correction due Mar 16, 2026
Type AFeb 23, 2026Case management visit (deficiencies)Building & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)
Based on LPA observation on 02/11/2026, All the fire extinguishers in the facility 1 Director stated that she had all the fire extinguishers serviced on 02/13/2026. LPA verified all were serviced and have an updated tag date of 02/13/2026. expired on 12/20/2024 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 23, 2026
Type AFeb 23, 2026Case management visit (deficiencies)Food & feeding
Food service §101227(22)(A)
The facility kitchen 1 Director stated the hot water was turned back on during this inspection and LPA verified it was back on. Facility will make a plan and submit to the LPA on how they will ensure the hot water is always working properly. does not have hot water for the washing and/or drying cycle to ensure that dishes and utensils are cleaned and sanitized which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 24, 2026
Type BFeb 23, 2026Case management visit (deficiencies)Building & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)
LPA observed in the preschool classrooms Paint is chipping off 1 Director states will submit a plan by 02/25/2026 on how they will correct each citation and will then submit corrections by the POC date of 03/13/2026. all the walls, all baseboards need cleaning/fixed, windows need coverings and or curtains cleaned or replaced. All window seals need cleaning, ceiling air venst need cleaning, several outlet covers missing which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Mar 13, 2026
Type BFeb 23, 2026Case management visit (deficiencies)Building & playground safety
Indoor activity space §101238.3(a)
LPA observed in the preschool classroom carpets, floors including all corners need cleaning, removal of all wax buildup and missing floor tiltes 1 Director states will submit a plan by 02/25/2026 on how they will correct each citation and will then submit corrections by the POC date of 03/13/2026. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Mar 13, 2026
Type BFeb 23, 2026Case management visit (deficiencies)Building & playground safety
Fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies §101239(e)(4)(n)
LPA observed in the preschool bathroom 2 toilets and 2 sinks not working, all sinks do not have hot water or knobs for both. Furniture need painted/cleaned which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal right risk to person in care.
Plan of correction due Mar 13, 2026
Type BFeb 23, 2026Case management visit (deficiencies)Building & playground safety
Outdoor activity space §101238.2(g)
Outdoor Activity Space: The playground shall be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence shall be at least four feet high. LPA observed in the preschool outdoor play yard it is not enclosed near the school age walk way and the back outdoor gate leading 1 Director states will submit a plan by 02/25/2026 on how they will correct each citation and will then submit corrections by the POC date of 03/13/2026. to the street is accessible for a preschool child to go out of, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8
Plan of correction due Mar 13, 2026
Type BFeb 12, 2026Case management visit (deficiencies)Building & playground safety
Outdoor activity space §101238.2(d)(1)
Per director, licensee will remediate the deficiencies cited in the preschool yard. A copy of the work order will be provided and LPA will conduct visit by
Plan of correction due Feb 26, 2026
Type BFeb 12, 2026Case management visit (deficiencies)Building & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(d)(1)
Per director, licensee will remediate the deficiencies cited in the preschool yard. A copy of the work order will be provided and LPA will conduct visit by
Plan of correction due Feb 26, 2026
Type AFeb 11, 2026Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(2)
LPA observed 1 Director states a maintenance sheet will be filled out weekly for up keep of the heaters that are being installed and a portable heater will be used and out of reach of children if the heater unit does not work. A copy of the maintenance sheet will be provided to the department by 02/13/2026 there is no heat in the preschool classrooms. Children must wear their sweaters or jackets to keep warm. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 13, 2026
Type AFeb 11, 2026Complaint investigationBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)
There is no working heater in the preschool class rooms. 1 Director states heater units are currently being installed and will send the department a declaration by 02/13/2026 stating that the heaters are completely installed and working properly. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 13, 2026
Type BJul 15, 2025Follow-up on a plan of correctionTraining & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(g)(1)
Per director staff #3 will complete health screening form by
Plan of correction due Jul 31, 2025
Type BMay 9, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies §101239(n)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above the surface in the outdoor playground under the swings are not in safe condition, the cushion material to absorb a fall are loose and expose the concrete. In addition classroom #1 has two broken windows that are covered with construction paper which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 30, 2025
Type BMay 9, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Staff immunizations §1596.7995(a)(1)
Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 staff is missing TB which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 30, 2025
Type BMay 9, 2025InspectionTraining & 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 three out of three staff are missing health screening report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 30, 2025
Type BMay 9, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's medical assessments §101220(b)
Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above two out of five children's files were missing physcians report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 30, 2025
Type BMay 9, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's immunizations §101220.1(g)
Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as child #2 did not have immunizations on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 30, 2025
Type BJul 3, 2024Case management visit (lead testing/exceedance)Building & playground safety
Lead in drinking water §101700.3(b)(1)
Director stated the outlets found to have lead exceedance(K, L, O, R,ST,V & Y ) are used for handwashing and have been remediated in the month of April 05, 2021. Per director facility will re-test water outlets and submit the required forms by
Plan of correction due Jul 26, 2024
Type BMar 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Lead testing of drinking water §1597.16(a)(1)
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 19, 2024
Type BMar 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Disaster and emergency plan §101174(d)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, facility had not conducted disaster drills at least every six months which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 2, 2024

Complaint investigations

SubstantiatedApr 30, 2026Complaint investigationreceived Mar 25, 2026
Substantiated allegation:
Commingling with school age AM and PM
SubstantiatedFeb 11, 2026Complaint investigationreceived Jan 22, 2026
Substantiated allegations:
Physical Plant and Personal Rights:
Facility is not providing safe, healthy and comfortable accommodation, furnishings and equipment to meet children's needs. Facility does not have working heaters.
2 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedNov 21, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Oct 17, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.

About this center

Licensed capacity53 children
License typeChild care center (preschool)
License statusLicensed
Licensed sinceMay 17, 2004
LicenseeSamantha De Silva
AdministratorBrenda Garcia
Phone(626) 339-3850
State facility #198010307

Other licenses at this address

Common questions

Does Ready Set Grow take infants?

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

Has Ready Set Grow had any serious violations?

California issued 5 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on May 7, 2026, for health-related services. Each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Ready Set Grow?

California investigated 3 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 2. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.

How does Ready Set Grow compare with other daycares in Covina?

It is tied for #22 of 23 centers in Covina by weighted citations per inspection, and is in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 10,948 California centers with enough inspection history).

When was Ready Set Grow last inspected?

May 7, 2026. The state issued at least one citation during that visit.

How much does Ready Set Grow cost?

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

Who runs Ready Set Grow?

The licensee is Samantha De Silva, and the administrator listed with the state is Brenda Garcia.

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 198010307 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.