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Discoveryland Preschool of South Bay Jr. Academy

License 191600276Child Care CenterTorrance, CA
3 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
78 children
Age range
2 years to 5 years
Phone
(310) 371-4503
Address
4400 Del Amo Blvd.
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

3 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.

  • 101216.3(a)Type A

    TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

    Teacher-Child Ratio, There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, On 01/13/23, betweeen 7:50 and 8:00 AM the facility was out of ratio14 children to 1 staff, which poses an immediate or Health and Safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

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  • 101230(c)Type A

    ACTIVITIES/NAPPING

    Activities, A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center. This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, facility was out of ratio during nap period, S3 & S4 disclosed supervising more that 12 children during scheduled nap time although not all children were sleeping, which poses an immediate or Health and Safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

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  • 101170(e)(1)Type A

    CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    101170 Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review... 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 orThis Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, LPA observed staff 1-9 providing care to children in care and do not have criminal records clearance on file, which poses an immediate or Health and Safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Inspection record

8 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-05-06.

2 routine inspections, 5 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 1 of 4 substantiated.

3 citations across the record on file

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FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Discoveryland Preschool of South Bay Jr. Academy licensed in California?

Yes, Discoveryland Preschool of South Bay Jr. Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2000.

How many citations does Discoveryland Preschool of South Bay Jr. Academy have?

Discoveryland Preschool of South Bay Jr. Academy has 3 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) citations. It has received 8 visits (2 inspections, 5 complaint visits, 1 other visit).

When was Discoveryland Preschool of South Bay Jr. Academy last inspected?

Discoveryland Preschool of South Bay Jr. Academy was last inspected on May 6, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Discoveryland Preschool of South Bay Jr. Academy?

Discoveryland Preschool of South Bay Jr. Academy 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 78 children. It is located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California.

How does Discoveryland Preschool of South Bay Jr. Academy compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?

Discoveryland Preschool of South Bay Jr. Academy has 3 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,565 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.

Does Discoveryland Preschool of South Bay Jr. Academy have any serious violations?

Discoveryland Preschool of South Bay Jr. Academy has 3 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 Discoveryland Preschool of South Bay Jr. Academy had any complaint inspections?

Discoveryland Preschool of South Bay Jr. Academy has received 5 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

What ages does Discoveryland Preschool of South Bay Jr. Academy serve?

Discoveryland Preschool of South Bay Jr. Academy serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 78 children.

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