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Growing Place Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 68 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (310) 434-3811
- Address
- 1802 4th 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.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 (a)(1)(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidence by, per LPA Laureano's reviewed of the Unusual Incident Report received, and interviews completed, it is confirmed that facility left child without visual supervision on 4/30/2025 for approximately 10 minutes, which poses an immediate health and safety risks to persons in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-05-21.
1 routine inspection.
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Santa Monica
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Growing Place Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab licensed in California?
Yes, Growing Place Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2021.
How many citations does Growing Place Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab have?
Growing Place Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab has 1 citation on record: 1 Type A (more serious) citation. It has received 3 visits (1 inspection, 2 other visits).
When was Growing Place Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab last inspected?
Growing Place Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab was last inspected on May 21, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Growing Place Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab?
Growing Place Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab 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 68 children. It is located in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Growing Place Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Growing Place Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab 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 Growing Place Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab have any serious violations?
Growing Place Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab 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.
What ages does Growing Place Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab serve?
Growing Place Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 68 children.
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