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Discoveryland Infant Care of South Bay Jr. Academy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years
- Phone
- (310) 371-7274
- Address
- 4400 Del Amo Blvd.
- 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
10 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.
2025
- 101416.2(g)Type B
Based on [ (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 4 (persons) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101195(b)Type A
Based on [(observation) /(record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 (persons)which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on [(record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 4 (persons)] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101439.1(b)(1)Type B
INFANT CARE CENTER SLEEPING EQUIPMENT
Based on [(observation)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 4 cribs which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101416.5(d)Type A
101416.5(d) Staff-Infant Ratio, There shall be one teacher to every 12 sleeping infants provided the remaining staff necessary to meet the ratios specified in (b) above are immediately available at the center.This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, facility was out of ratio during nap period, on 11/21/2023 2 staff member were supervising 4 sleeping children and 6 children who were awake, which poses an immediate or Health and Safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101416.5(b)Type A
STAFF-INFANT RATIO
101416.5(b) Staff-Infant Ratio, there shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.This requierment is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, 1 out of 2 infant classroms was out of ratio on 8/28/2023, one teacher supervising 5 children, which poses an immediate or Health and Safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101416.5(d)Type A
101416.5(d) Staff-Infant Ratio, There shall be one teacher to every 12 sleeping infants provided the remaining staff necessary to meet the ratios specified in (b) above 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 is reporting to be left with more than 4 infants during scheduled nap time although not all infants are sleeping, which poses an immediate or Health and Safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101416.5(b)Type A
STAFF-INFANT RATIO
101416.5(b) Staff-Infant Ratio, there shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, 1 of 2 infant classrooms was out of ratio on 03/21/23, which poses an immediate or Health and Safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101170(e)(2)(f)(1)Type A
Criminal Record Clearance 101170 (e)(2)(f)(1)(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(2) ....This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based a review of Guardian employee's background clearance was showing "In Process", not cleared to be at facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101170(e)(2)(f)(1)Type A
Criminal Record Clearance 101170 (e)(2)(f)(1)(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(2)Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f)(f) A licensee or applicant for a license may request a transfer of a criminal record clearance from one state licensed facility to another...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based a review of Guardian a transfer was never requested and can not be conducted today as 2 employees are no longer associated to any previous child care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-09-04.
2 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 4 of 3 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
10 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Discoveryland Infant Care of South Bay Jr. Academy licensed in California?
Yes, Discoveryland Infant Care of South Bay Jr. Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1988.
How many citations does Discoveryland Infant Care of South Bay Jr. Academy have?
Discoveryland Infant Care of South Bay Jr. Academy has 10 citations on record: 7 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (2 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was Discoveryland Infant Care of South Bay Jr. Academy last inspected?
Discoveryland Infant Care of South Bay Jr. Academy was last inspected on September 4, 2025 (about 11 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Discoveryland Infant Care of South Bay Jr. Academy?
Discoveryland Infant Care 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 36 children. It is located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Discoveryland Infant Care of South Bay Jr. Academy compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Discoveryland Infant Care of South Bay Jr. Academy has 10 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,558 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Discoveryland Infant Care of South Bay Jr. Academy have any serious violations?
Discoveryland Infant Care of South Bay Jr. Academy has 7 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 Infant Care of South Bay Jr. Academy had any complaint inspections?
Discoveryland Infant Care of South Bay Jr. Academy has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 4 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Discoveryland Infant Care of South Bay Jr. Academy serve?
Discoveryland Infant Care of South Bay Jr. Academy serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 36 children.
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