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First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 125 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (310) 545-5653
- Address
- 1100 Poinsettia 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
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.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Inspection record
10 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-11-05.
3 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Manhattan Beach
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1995.
How many citations does First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool have?
First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 10 visits (3 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 6 other visits).
When was First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool last inspected?
First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool was last inspected on November 5, 2025 (about 6 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool?
First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool 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 125 children. It is located in Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County, California.
How does First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool 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 First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool have any serious violations?
First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool had any complaint inspections?
First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool serve?
First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 125 children.
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