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Crystal Stairs Head Start - Hawthorne Plaza
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 116 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (323) 421-1100
- Address
- 4300-A W. 120th Street
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,558*CCLD
Total facilities
2.1*CCLD
Avg citations
4.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.6*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.
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat,mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not ..... This requirement was not met as evidence by: Staff witnessed and observed a staff pulling on a child's arm real aggressively. Staff grabbed a child by the arm
Inspection record
11 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-06-10.
2 routine inspections, 6 complaint visits. 5 complaints on record, 2 of 5 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Hawthorne
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Crystal Stairs Head Start - Hawthorne Plaza licensed in California?
Yes, Crystal Stairs Head Start - Hawthorne Plaza is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2019.
How many citations does Crystal Stairs Head Start - Hawthorne Plaza have?
Crystal Stairs Head Start - Hawthorne Plaza has 1 citation on record: 1 Type A (more serious) citation. It has received 11 visits (2 inspections, 6 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was Crystal Stairs Head Start - Hawthorne Plaza last inspected?
Crystal Stairs Head Start - Hawthorne Plaza was last inspected on June 10, 2026 (2 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Crystal Stairs Head Start - Hawthorne Plaza?
Crystal Stairs Head Start - Hawthorne Plaza 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 116 children. It is located in Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Crystal Stairs Head Start - Hawthorne Plaza compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Crystal Stairs Head Start - Hawthorne Plaza has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,558 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Crystal Stairs Head Start - Hawthorne Plaza have any serious violations?
Crystal Stairs Head Start - Hawthorne Plaza 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 Crystal Stairs Head Start - Hawthorne Plaza had any complaint inspections?
Crystal Stairs Head Start - Hawthorne Plaza has received 6 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Crystal Stairs Head Start - Hawthorne Plaza serve?
Crystal Stairs Head Start - Hawthorne Plaza serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 116 children.
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