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Saint Francis De Sales Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 20 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (818) 784-9573
- Address
- 13368 Valleyheart Drive
- 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
3 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.
2025
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in staff did not have a current mandated reporter training certificates which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101239.2(a)(1)Type B
101239.2(a)(1) Drinking Water(a) Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area.(1) Children shall be free to drink as they wish.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, and interviews, children stated they sometimes have to wait a little while until being done with an activity to drink water and are not able to drink as they wish.
2022
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on observation, interview, record review, the Director did not comply with the section cited above 3 out 4 of staff files reviewed shows staff #1 and #4 have a expired mandated report on file and Staff #2 Director was unable to produce a copy of currently mandated reporter training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-10-09.
2 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Sherman Oaks
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Saint Francis De Sales Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Saint Francis De Sales Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2009.
How many citations does Saint Francis De Sales Preschool have?
Saint Francis De Sales Preschool has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (2 inspections, 3 complaint visits).
When was Saint Francis De Sales Preschool last inspected?
Saint Francis De Sales Preschool 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 Saint Francis De Sales Preschool?
Saint Francis De Sales 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 20 children. It is located in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Saint Francis De Sales Preschool compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Saint Francis De Sales Preschool has 3 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Saint Francis De Sales Preschool have any serious violations?
Saint Francis De Sales Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 3 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Saint Francis De Sales Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Saint Francis De Sales Preschool has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Saint Francis De Sales Preschool serve?
Saint Francis De Sales Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 20 children.
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