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Vhanakaware Family Child Care

License 197495458Family Child Care HomeTorrance, CA
2 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
(937) 707-3168
Licensed since

Los Angeles County context

6,551*CCLD

Total facilities

2.1*CCLD

Avg citations

4.3*CCLD

Avg visits

0.6*CCLD

Avg complaint visits

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .

Citations

2 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.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    102423 (a) (2) Personal Rights(a) Each child receiving services from a family childcare home shall have certain rights...These rights include... (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, ... and equipment. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: A child sustained a fractured leg when the licensee did not carefully place the child in a crib. Licensee did not check on child timely to render aid. Licensee did not utilize age-appropriate napping equipment for the child. This is an immeditate health & safety risk for children in care.

  • 1024117(a)Type A

    1024117 (a) Operation of a Family Childcare Home (a) The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times…. This requirement was not as evidenced by: A child sustained a fractured leg when licensee did not use care on placing a child in a crib for a nap.Based on the child’s age the crib was not age-appropriate which is a personal rights violation and led to lack of supervision when licensee did not check on child timely to ensure child was free from pain. This is a health & safety risk for children in care.

Inspection record

9 visits on record since 2024. Most recent on 2026-03-19.

2 citations across the record on file

Facility lineage

Same operator, different license

This license is linked to another on the public record. The connection is published by CCLD; the chain is what is on file.

Nearby

Other licensed daycares in Torrance

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Vhanakaware Family Child Care licensed in California?

Yes, Vhanakaware Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2024.

How many citations does Vhanakaware Family Child Care have?

Vhanakaware Family Child Care has 2 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) citations. It has received 9 visits (9 other visits).

When was Vhanakaware Family Child Care last inspected?

Vhanakaware Family Child Care was last inspected on March 19, 2026 (about 2 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Vhanakaware Family Child Care?

Vhanakaware 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 Torrance, Los Angeles County, California.

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

Vhanakaware Family Child Care has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,551 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.

Does Vhanakaware Family Child Care have any serious violations?

Vhanakaware Family Child Care 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 Vhanakaware Family Child Care serve?

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

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