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Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 104 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (818) 347-6784
- Address
- 23838 Kittridge Street
- 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
5 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.
- 101416.2(b)Type B
INFANT CARE TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, and three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants, at an accredited or approved college or university. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observations of time sheets, staff files and staff timecards. LPA did not observe a qualified staff with infant/toddler units at the time toddlers arrived at the center. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 1596.955(4)Type A
4) The maximum group size, with two teachers, or one fully qualified teacher and one aide, does not exceed 12 toddlers. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observations of children's sign in and out sheets, staff records and time sheets which showed there was no qualified toddler teacher supervising toddlers making the facility out of ratio.
- 101216.1(b)(1)Type B
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
(b) Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements...(1) A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units of the education requirement...This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observations and file review. LPA was unable to verify qualifitions for 4 teachers. This poses an potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
...a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs observation and file review 4 out of 9 staff not having proof of the required immunization's. This poses an potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1)... is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observation and record review 4 out of 9 staff are missing proof of current Mandated Reporter Training. This poses an potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
13 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-10-09.
1 routine inspection, 8 complaint visits. 6 complaints on record, 3 of 6 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in West Hills
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church licensed in California?
Yes, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2007.
How many citations does Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church have?
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church has 5 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 4 Type B citations. It has received 13 visits (1 inspection, 8 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church last inspected?
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church was last inspected on October 9, 2025 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church?
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 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 104 children. It is located in West Hills, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church has 5 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church have any serious violations?
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 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.
Has Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church had any complaint inspections?
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church has received 8 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church serve?
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 104 children.
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