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Chalk Preschool of Hermosa Beach
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (747) 577-0042
- Address
- 739 Longfellow 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.
- 101161(a)Type A
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
101161Limitations on Capacity(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed 2 children under the age of 2 years old at the facility. The facility failed to complete plan of correction due on 3/10/2025. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
- 1596.8595(a)(1)Type B
1596.8595 Posting licensing report by child care facility or home; duration of posting ...(a)(1) … The licensing report provided ... shall be posted immediately upon receipt ... and shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days. This required was not met as evidenced by: On 03/13/2025, LPA did not observe the Notice of Site Visit (LIC9163) issued on 03/06/2025 posted on the facility’s parent board. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
- 1596.8595(d)(1)Type B
1596.8595 ...reports to be provided to parents or guardian of each child receiving services (d)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or legal guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing document ... in which issues of noncompliance are discussed.This requirement was not met as evidenced by:LPA Risher reviewed children's files and did not observe the LIC9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report. This poses a potential risk to the health & safety of the children in care.
- 101161(a)Type A
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
101161 Limitations on Capacity(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The facility is caring for children under 2 years of age prior to obtaining license approval. LPAs observed 3 children present in the facility under the age of 2 years old. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-03-13.
1 routine inspection.
- Other1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Hermosa Beach
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Chalk Preschool of Hermosa Beach licensed in California?
Yes, Chalk Preschool of Hermosa Beach is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2023.
How many citations does Chalk Preschool of Hermosa Beach have?
Chalk Preschool of Hermosa Beach has 4 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (1 inspection, 4 other visits).
When was Chalk Preschool of Hermosa Beach last inspected?
Chalk Preschool of Hermosa Beach was last inspected on March 13, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Chalk Preschool of Hermosa Beach?
Chalk Preschool of Hermosa Beach 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 30 children. It is located in Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Chalk Preschool of Hermosa Beach compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Chalk Preschool of Hermosa Beach has 4 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Chalk Preschool of Hermosa Beach have any serious violations?
Chalk Preschool of Hermosa Beach 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.
What ages does Chalk Preschool of Hermosa Beach serve?
Chalk Preschool of Hermosa Beach serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 30 children.
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