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Circle of Children Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (310) 393-7731
- Address
- 1227 Montana 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
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.
- 101700.3(b)(1)Type B
California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers
101700.3(b)(1), A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as by: Based on observation, interviews, and review of lead water testing samples taken on 11/02/2023 revealed that levels of lead were beyond allowable amount deemed by the State of California- 1 water outlet identified (B). This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
2 visits on record since 2024. Most recent on 2024-01-17.
1 routine inspection.
- Other1 Type BRead 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 Circle of Children Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Circle of Children Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2005.
How many citations does Circle of Children Preschool have?
Circle of Children Preschool has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 2 visits (1 inspection, 1 other visit).
When was Circle of Children Preschool last inspected?
Circle of Children Preschool was last inspected on January 17, 2024 (about 2 years ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Circle of Children Preschool?
Circle of Children 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 40 children. It is located in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Circle of Children Preschool compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Circle of Children Preschool has 1 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 Circle of Children Preschool have any serious violations?
Circle of Children Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Circle of Children Preschool serve?
Circle of Children Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 40 children.
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