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Kennedy Head Start
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 38 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (562) 229-7934
- Address
- 17500 South Belshire
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,565*CCLD
Total facilities
2.1*CCLD
Avg citations
4.3*CCLD
Avg visits
0.6*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.
2026
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision-No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time,This requirement is not met as evidenced by based on interviews, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision for a child in care. 02/4/2026, C1 wandered away from the group for about 3 minutes then found by the farm staff within the perimeter of farm which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
2023
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation. Staff failed to provide proper supervision while a child was left outside unsupervised.This requirement is not met as evidenced by based on interviews staff failed to provide proper care and supervision for C1.On 5/16/23, about 10:00AM, S1 admitted that she left C1 outside at the enclosed play yard area for about 5 minutes without any adult's supervision, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-02-18.
3 routine inspections.
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo 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 Kennedy Head Start licensed in California?
Yes, Kennedy Head Start is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1995.
How many citations does Kennedy Head Start have?
Kennedy Head Start has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (3 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Kennedy Head Start last inspected?
Kennedy Head Start was last inspected on February 18, 2026 (about 4 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Kennedy Head Start?
Kennedy Head Start 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 38 children. It is located in Artesia, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Kennedy Head Start compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Kennedy Head Start has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,565 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Kennedy Head Start have any serious violations?
Kennedy Head Start has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Kennedy Head Start serve?
Kennedy Head Start serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 38 children.
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