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Unique's Preschool

9322 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003 · Los Angeles County
3 substantiated complaintsChild care center (preschool)

Unique's Preschool is a licensed child care center in Los Angeles, CA, licensed for up to 25 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 6 complaints, 3 of them substantiated. The state issued 16 citations, 8 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for supervision (3 of 16). None came in the last 12 months. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #478 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 #478 of 495 centers in Los Angeles
8Type A citations
8Type B citations
3Inspections
3 of 6Complaints substantiated
16 citations from 17 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 26, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 14, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 31, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation issuedNo citationTop row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Supervision3
Training & qualifications2
Food & feeding2
Caregiver conduct2
Building & playground safety2
Health & medication1
Records & paperwork1
Background checks1
Staff ratios1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Type BApr 16, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Mandated reporter training §1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on interview and review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 staff members did not have proof of Mandated Reporter Training which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 30, 2024
Type BApr 16, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food service §101227(a)(1)
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in food in freezer did not have labels reflective of the date food was placed in the freezer. expired bread was in the freezer.which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 23, 2024
Type ASep 13, 2023Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(3)
based on observation and interviews, licensee did not protect the personal rights of children in care which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children care. 8 Request Denied
Plan of correction due Sep 29, 2023
Type ASep 13, 2023Complaint investigationHealth & medication
Health-related services §101226(e)(4)(b)
licensee not having parental consent to administer medication to child in care which posed an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Oct 1, 2023
Type BSep 13, 2023Complaint investigationRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and sign-out §101229.1(d)
Licensee not having daily sign in sheets for children reported in care the month of June which posed a potential risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Oct 1, 2023
Type BSep 13, 2023Complaint investigationSupervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
based on observation and interviews Licensee did not provide supervision for child in care which posed a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 29, 2023
Type AJun 29, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(g)
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by the preschool and school age classrooms having roach and rodent traps under furniture items accessible to children in care which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 30, 2023
Type AJun 29, 2023InspectionSupervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)
Based on Observation interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 9 children exhibited behaviors that staff stated they are unable to manage while supervising other children in care which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 30, 2023
Type AJun 29, 2023InspectionBackground checks
Criminal record clearance §101170(e)
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having an uncleared person named Aisha working with preschool children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 30, 2023
Type AJun 29, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Capacity limits §101161(a)
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by License states up to 12 School Age Children may be present within the licensed capacity under section... policy. School age may be present 6-7 a.m.-1-6 p.m. Licensee did not adhere to the requirements by having school age children present during the hours 9:30a -1:00 p.m. which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 30, 2023
Type BJun 29, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Lead testing of drinking water §1597.16(a)(1)
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because Faciity has not conducted, or provided proof of required lead testing that was due January 1, 2023] which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 14, 2023
Type BJun 29, 2023InspectionSupervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by Staff not able to provide sufficient visual supervision to children in restroom while supervising children on playground which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 14, 2023
Type BJun 29, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Mandated reporter training §1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Mandated Reporter Training was not available for S1,S3,S4
Plan of correction due Jul 14, 2023
Type BJun 29, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food service §101227(a)(19)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having expired food in the preschool refrigerator which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 29, 2023
Type AJul 15, 2022Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Discipline §101223.2(a)
Any form of discipline or punishment that violates a child's personal rights as specified in Section 101223 shall not be permitted regardless of authorized representative consent or authorization. This regulation was not met by: 1 Facility Administrator states she will provide discipline policy and training signed by staff to LPA by POC date Based on multiple interviews, the Licensee did not provide appropriate discipilne and violated personal rights to children in care. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care 8
Plan of correction due Jul 26, 2022
Type AJul 15, 2022Case management visit (other)Other standards
Personnel Requirements §102416(d)
Based on LPA observations and interview, A1 was singularly providing care to 15 children (12 napping). Interview with Facility Administrator cofirms A1 was left alone. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 15, 2022

Complaint investigations

Not substantiatedSep 26, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Jul 28, 2023
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedSep 13, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Aug 15, 2023
Substantiated allegations:
Supervision - Unsupervised Child
Medication - Staff Administering medicine without consent of parent
2 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedSep 13, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Jun 22, 2023
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedSep 13, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Jun 22, 2023
Substantiated allegations:
Personal Rights - Staff hit daycare children in care
Personal Rights - Staff yell at daycare children in care
Conduct Inimical - Staff falsify Sign In/Out Sheets
2 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedJul 15, 2022Complaint investigationreceived May 27, 2022
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedJul 15, 2022Complaint investigationreceived May 27, 2022
Substantiated allegations:
Personal Rights - Facility staff members hit day care child.
Personal Rights - Facility staff members inappropriately disciplined day care child.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.

About this center

Licensed capacity25 children
License typeChild care center (preschool)
License statusLicensed
Licensed sinceJul 9, 2009
LicenseeG & J Johnson Foster Home Foundation #1 INC.
AdministratorLeticha Toney
Phone(323) 779-2595
State facility #198014885

Other licenses at this address

Common questions

Does Unique's Preschool take infants?

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

Has Unique's Preschool had any serious violations?

California issued 8 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Sep 13, 2023, for personal rights. Each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Unique's Preschool?

California investigated 6 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 3. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.

How does Unique's Preschool compare with other daycares in Los Angeles?

It is tied for #478 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 Unique's Preschool last inspected?

Jun 26, 2025. No citations were issued during that visit.

How much does Unique's Preschool cost?

California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Unique's Preschool 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 Unique's Preschool?

The licensee is G & J Johnson Foster Home Foundation #1 INC., and the administrator listed with the state is Leticha Toney.

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 198014885 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.