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Play Factory
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 74 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (626) 285-9223
- Address
- 9723 Garibaldi Ave.
- 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
7 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.
2024
- 101223(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rightsa) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2) To be accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable... to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, S11 has been observed by staff to violate personal rights of children in care in three different occassions.This is an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
- 101226(e)(3)(A)Type B
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above 3 of 5 stored medications had expiration dates that had passed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101170(e)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
101170-Criminal Record Clearance:(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA's record review and Director interview disclosure that Staff #1- Alexandra Ragos has criminal record exemption needed since February 21, 2020. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101216(i)(2)Type A
Personnel Requirements-Prior to employment or initial presence in the child care center, all employees and volunteers subject to a criminal record review shall: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f). This requirement is not met as evidenced by During LPA's inspection LPA called the Regional Office and determined through DSS Guardian Background Check System and Licensing Information System (LIS) that Staff #2 & Staff #3 are both fingerprint cleared; however, they are not associated to the facility. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
2022
- 101216(g)(2)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of nine staff file review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101170(e)Type A
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of nine staff file review which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101170(e)(2)Type B
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of nine staff file review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
12 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-08-15.
4 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 2 of 2 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
7 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Temple City
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Play Factory licensed in California?
Yes, Play Factory is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1993.
How many citations does Play Factory have?
Play Factory has 7 citations on record: 4 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 12 visits (4 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 5 other visits).
When was Play Factory last inspected?
Play Factory was last inspected on August 15, 2025 (about 9 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Play Factory?
Play Factory 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 74 children. It is located in Temple City, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Play Factory compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Play Factory has 7 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Play Factory have any serious violations?
Play Factory has 4 Type A citations 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 Play Factory had any complaint inspections?
Play Factory has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Play Factory serve?
Play Factory serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 74 children.
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