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Ability First
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 58 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (909) 621-4727
- Address
- 480 South Indian Hill Blvd.
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
8,727*CCLD
Total facilities
2.5*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
- 101700.3(b)(1)Type B
California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers
101700.3(b)(1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with...readings of 0.5 ppb or greater..., before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on testing results provided by the facility with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of 7.0, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (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 evidenced by: Child wandered away from the facility and which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
14 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-05.
5 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Ability First licensed in California?
Yes, Ability First is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1994.
How many citations does Ability First have?
Ability First has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 14 visits (5 inspections, 9 other visits).
When was Ability First last inspected?
Ability First was last inspected on March 5, 2026 (about 2 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Ability First?
Ability First is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 58 children. It is located in Claremont, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Ability First compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Ability First has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Ability First have any serious violations?
Ability First has 1 Type A citation on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
What ages does Ability First serve?
Ability First serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 58 children.
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