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Bill Cruz Early Education Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (213) 388-6485
- Address
- 1020 S. Valencia Street
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,555*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
4 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.
2023
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on LPA record review, 4 out of 5 staff members did not have proof of immunizations for TdaP, MMR, and Influenza (or written declination fo this only) on file at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on LPA observations and interview, Licensee did not meet the above requirement. LPA observed a large wooden multi-level play structure in Outdoor Play Area 1 to be completely surrounded by caution tape. In addition, LPAs observed holes in cushioning material below structures and paint chipping from all wooden play structures in outdoor play area. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
2022
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in eight out of eight staff files which poses/posed a potential 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 four out of eight staff files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-08-01.
3 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Los Angeles
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Bill Cruz Early Education Center licensed in California?
Yes, Bill Cruz Early Education Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2003.
How many citations does Bill Cruz Early Education Center have?
Bill Cruz Early Education Center has 4 citations on record: 4 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (3 inspections).
When was Bill Cruz Early Education Center last inspected?
Bill Cruz Early Education Center was last inspected on August 1, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Bill Cruz Early Education Center?
Bill Cruz Early Education 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 120 children. It is located in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Bill Cruz Early Education Center compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Bill Cruz Early Education Center has 4 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,555 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Bill Cruz Early Education Center have any serious violations?
Bill Cruz Early Education Center has no Type A (serious) citations. All 4 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Bill Cruz Early Education Center serve?
Bill Cruz Early Education Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 120 children.
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