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Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 66 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (310) 214-3905
- Address
- 17910 S. Prairie Ave
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,558*CCLD
Total facilities
2.1*CCLD
Avg citations
4.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.6*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
1 citation 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.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision - The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...This requirement was not met as evidenced by Child #1(C1) found wandering outside of the facility. Director admitted that C1 was found outside facility and returned by police officers. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-04-28.
2 routine inspections.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center licensed in California?
Yes, Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1993.
How many citations does Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center have?
Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center has 1 citation on record: 1 Type A (more serious) citation. It has received 4 visits (2 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center last inspected?
Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center was last inspected on April 28, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center?
Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center 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 66 children. It is located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,558 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center have any serious violations?
Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center 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.
What ages does Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center serve?
Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 66 children.
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