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Gardena Christian Academy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 86 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (310) 527-0348
- Address
- 16311 South Western Avenue
- 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
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.
2024
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(3)-Personal Rights-(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on information obtained and interviews which were conducted with children, S1 was observed hitting a child in care. This is an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
2023
- 101216(g)(2)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on LPA's observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which some staff did not have a health screening completed by physician in the file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101217(a)(12)Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that some employees did not have a TB Test in the file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-04-02.
3 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Gardena
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Gardena Christian Academy licensed in California?
Yes, Gardena Christian Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1996.
How many citations does Gardena Christian Academy have?
Gardena Christian Academy has 3 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (3 inspections, 3 complaint visits).
When was Gardena Christian Academy last inspected?
Gardena Christian Academy was last inspected on April 2, 2026 (4 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Gardena Christian Academy?
Gardena Christian 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 86 children. It is located in Gardena, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Gardena Christian Academy compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Gardena Christian Academy has 3 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Gardena Christian Academy have any serious violations?
Gardena Christian Academy 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 Gardena Christian Academy had any complaint inspections?
Gardena Christian Academy has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Gardena Christian Academy serve?
Gardena Christian Academy serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 86 children.
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