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Learning Garden Preschool the
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 20 children
- Phone
- (310) 326-1361
- Address
- 2165 W. 236th 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
8 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
- 101216(f)Type A
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 personnel files, 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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 staff members, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101416.5(b)Type A
STAFF-INFANT RATIO
101416.5- Staff-Infant Ratio -There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This was evidenced by - LPA observed 7 infants with Staff #1 in the activity area. One infant was observed in a swing. This is a immediate risk to the health & safety of children in care.
- 101429(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS
101429 (a) (1)- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants- Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This was evidenced by - LPA observed 2 infants unsupervised in the napping room. One was asleep on a cot and the other infant was awake in a crib. This is a immediate risk to the health & safety of children in care.
- 101430(C)Type B
101430(C) Infant Care Activities -An infant shall not be swaddled while in care. This was evidenced by - LPA observed Child #1 swaddled while napping in a crib in the napping room. This is a potential risk to the health & safety of children in care.
- 101416.5(b)Type A
STAFF-INFANT RATIO
101416.5 9(b)-Staff-Infant Ratio- There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.(b) 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 was evidenced by - LPA observed 6 infants with Staff #2 in the napping room. One child was observed awake. This is a repeat violation as all children must be asleep. In addition, LPA observed the licensee and Staff #1 with 12 infants. There was no staff available. This is a immediate risk to the health & safety of children in care.
- 101416.5(b)Type A
STAFF-INFANT RATIO
101416.5 9(b)-Staff-Infant Ratio- There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.(b) 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 was evidenced by - LPA observed 6 infants with Staff #1 in the napping room. At lease three of the six infants were awake.One staff may be with 12 infants if asleep however once they are awake there must be staff available to supervise. There was no staff available as staff were at lunch. This is a immediate risk to the health & safety of children in care.
- 101430(a)(3)(D)Type A
101430 (a)(3)(D) Notwithstanding Section 101230, the following shall apply: (3) All infants shall be given the opportunity to sleep without distraction or disturbance from other activities at the center whenever the infant desires.(D) An infant's head shall not be covered while sleeping. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:LPA observed one infant Child #1 on a cot with their head covered with a blanket. In addition, another child Child #2 with a blanket on them in the crib. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2024-01-03.
1 routine inspection.
- Inspection1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Learning Garden Preschool the licensed in California?
Yes, Learning Garden Preschool the is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2007.
How many citations does Learning Garden Preschool the have?
Learning Garden Preschool the has 8 citations on record: 6 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 8 visits (1 inspection, 7 other visits).
When was Learning Garden Preschool the last inspected?
Learning Garden Preschool the was last inspected on January 3, 2024 (about 2 years ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Learning Garden Preschool the?
Learning Garden Preschool the 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 20 children. It is located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Learning Garden Preschool the compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Learning Garden Preschool the has 8 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Learning Garden Preschool the have any serious violations?
Learning Garden Preschool the has 6 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.
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