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Excelsior Preschool Torrance Llc
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (424) 375-6188
- Address
- 19801 Mariner Avenue
- 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
4 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.
2023
- 101212(d)(1)(B)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Reporting RequirementsUpon the occurrence...This requirement is not met as evidenced by interview with preschool director and records review conducted during an unannounced visit on 02/01/2023. The director failed to submit LIC 624 form (Unusual Incident Report) to the department on a timely manner. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. The director did not report the Unusual Incident to the department on the next working day after the incident. The director did not submit a written report (LIC 624 form) to the department within seven days following the occurrence of the incident.
- 101216.1(c)(1)Type A
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Teacher Qualifications and DutiesTo be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: Twelve postsecondary semester...This requirement is not met as evidenced by observation and records review conducted during an unannounced visit on 02/01/2023. The director failed to ensure that transcripts with required ECE or CD units have been obtained and on file prior to commencement of work. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety risk of children in care. LPA did not observe proof of transcript for staff #1.
2022
- 101170(e)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
101170 Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working…in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance…This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews, record review, and observation, Staff 1 and Staff 2 do not have criminal record clearances associated to this facility, which poses an immediately health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101212(b)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212 Reporting Requirements (b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change...This requirement was not as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to report the Department of the interim director within 10 days, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-04-28.
2 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 4 of 2 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Excelsior Preschool Torrance Llc licensed in California?
Yes, Excelsior Preschool Torrance Llc is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2022.
How many citations does Excelsior Preschool Torrance Llc have?
Excelsior Preschool Torrance Llc has 4 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (2 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Excelsior Preschool Torrance Llc last inspected?
Excelsior Preschool Torrance Llc was last inspected on April 28, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Excelsior Preschool Torrance Llc?
Excelsior Preschool Torrance Llc 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 72 children. It is located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Excelsior Preschool Torrance Llc compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Excelsior Preschool Torrance Llc has 4 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Excelsior Preschool Torrance Llc have any serious violations?
Excelsior Preschool Torrance Llc has 2 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.
Has Excelsior Preschool Torrance Llc had any complaint inspections?
Excelsior Preschool Torrance Llc has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 4 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Excelsior Preschool Torrance Llc serve?
Excelsior Preschool Torrance Llc serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 72 children.
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