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Downey United Methodist Church Nursery School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 76 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (562) 923-8719
- Address
- 10801 S Downey Ave
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,558*CCLD
Total facilities
2.1*CCLD
Avg citations
4.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.6*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
5 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.
2025
- 101223(a)Type B
The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:This requirement is not met as evidenced by based on interviews, the facility changing children's diaper in the Nursery room that was off-limit to preschool children which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101212(d)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Reporting RequirementsThis requirement is not met as evidenced bybased on interviews and record reviewed. The facility failed to report a head injury on 08/27/25 which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101216(a)(i)(1)Type B
- 101216(a)(i)(1)Type A
101216 Personnel Requirements-Prior to employment or initial presence in the child care center, all employees and volunteers subject to a criminal record review shall:(1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law or Department regulations. This requirement is not met as evidenced by interview and record review center director admits that the facility failed to obtain fingerprint clearance for S2 which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
2024
- 101700.3(b)(1)Type B
California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers
Result with values of 5.0 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance This requirement was not met as evidence by record review. Lead test results showed that three water sources had an action level exceedance. LPA observed all three outlets had been repaced.This is a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
Inspection record
10 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-05-14.
2 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Downey United Methodist Church Nursery School licensed in California?
Yes, Downey United Methodist Church Nursery School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1996.
How many citations does Downey United Methodist Church Nursery School have?
Downey United Methodist Church Nursery School has 5 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 10 visits (2 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 5 other visits).
When was Downey United Methodist Church Nursery School last inspected?
Downey United Methodist Church Nursery School was last inspected on May 14, 2026 (7 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Downey United Methodist Church Nursery School?
Downey United Methodist Church Nursery School 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 76 children. It is located in Downey, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Downey United Methodist Church Nursery School compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Downey United Methodist Church Nursery School has 5 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,558 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Downey United Methodist Church Nursery School have any serious violations?
Downey United Methodist Church Nursery School 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.
Has Downey United Methodist Church Nursery School had any complaint inspections?
Downey United Methodist Church Nursery School has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Downey United Methodist Church Nursery School serve?
Downey United Methodist Church Nursery School serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 76 children.
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