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Smith Family Child Care

License 197494655Family Child Care HomeVenice, CA
6 citations on record

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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) 663-5777
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

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.

  • STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above the family childcare home had 14 children in care which included more than four infants which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above open faced heater in hallway is missing screen which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above cleaning compounds, razors, and lighters observed in the bathroom which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above documentation of infant sleep positions which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above 4 of 6 staff have mandated reporter training completion certificates that are expired which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102416.3(a)Type B

    Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above the Department was not notified of alterations to the family childcare home patio which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Inspection record

2 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-03-26.

2 routine inspections.

6 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed daycares in Venice

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Smith Family Child Care licensed in California?

Yes, Smith Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2021.

How many citations does Smith Family Child Care have?

Smith Family Child Care has 6 citations on record: 6 Type B citations. It has received 2 visits (2 inspections).

When was Smith Family Child Care last inspected?

Smith Family Child Care was last inspected on March 26, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Smith Family Child Care?

Smith 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 Venice, Los Angeles County, California.

How does Smith Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?

Smith Family Child Care has 6 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,558 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.

Does Smith Family Child Care have any serious violations?

Smith Family Child Care has no Type A (serious) citations. All 6 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.

What ages does Smith Family Child Care serve?

Smith Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.

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