Public Record
Hatcher Family Child Care
Is this your facility?Add your response to citations or request a review of an inaccuracy.
Researching this facility professionally?Book a 20-minute call
About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (310) 329-2420
- 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
6 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
- 102416.5(d)(2)Type A
STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY
Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 17 children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(1)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on LPA's observance, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that licensee does not have the fire extinguisher that meets the State guidelines which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed a 1A10BC fire extinguisher.
2023
- 102370(d)Type A
102370(d) -Criminal Record ClearanceAll 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 This is evidence by:LPA Wheatley observed Staff (adult) #1 on the premises without a fingeprint clearance. The staff member states that he has been working longer than one week. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of kids in care.
- 102423(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
102423(a)(2) -Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following:To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This was evidenced by:LPA observed children napping inside of an attached garage. This is not allowed according to the Department. This is a potential risk to the health & safet of children in care.
- 102425(b)Type A
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
102425(b) - Safe Sleep(b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. This is evidenced by:LPA observed two infants alseep in cribs with blankets inside of the cribs or playpen.This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 102425(j)2Type B
102425(j)2 Infant Safe SleepThe provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: (J)(2The provider shall check and document the following: This was evidenced by:LPA reviewed records and did not observe a sleeping log for the two infants enrolled. LPA did not observe a log showing the children are checked every 15 minutes. This is a potential risk to the health & safet of children in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2024-11-12.
2 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Gardena
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Hatcher Family Child Care licensed in California?
Yes, Hatcher Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2007.
How many citations does Hatcher Family Child Care have?
Hatcher Family Child Care has 6 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (2 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 4 other visits).
When was Hatcher Family Child Care last inspected?
Hatcher Family Child Care was last inspected on November 12, 2024 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Hatcher Family Child Care?
Hatcher Family Child Care is a Family Child Care Home (FCC), which is a home-based program licensed to care for up to 14 children with a licensed capacity of 14 children. It is located in Gardena, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Hatcher Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Hatcher Family Child Care has 6 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Hatcher Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Hatcher Family Child Care has 3 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 Hatcher Family Child Care had any complaint inspections?
Hatcher Family Child Care has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Hatcher Family Child Care serve?
Hatcher Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
From the Provider · Not yet on file
Is this your facility? Add your response to citations.
ReadyRule is the only place California licensed care providers can respond on the record. CCLD does not let you respond. Your response sits beside the citation, dated, attributed to you.
Next steps for this record
If this is your facility,and add your response to the public record. Free.
Spotted an inaccuracy?Request a reviewand we will check it against the public record.
Researching professionally?Book a 20-minute calland we will walk through what we have on file.