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Ark Academy
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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
- (661) 504-4034
- Address
- 1146 Commerce Center Drive
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,555*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
5 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.
2026
- 101216(f)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having at least one staff member present with a current pediatric first aid/CPR which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care
2025
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having Staff 1 complete the correct Mandated Reporter Training and Staff 2 certification was not renewed before expiration which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216.3(a)Type A
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
101216.3(a) Teacher - Child Ratio There shall be a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in attendance...This requirement is not met as evidenced by Based on observation, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there were 13 preschoolers to one staff member while the assistant staff member was on break which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
17 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-07-24.
3 routine inspections, 7 complaint visits. 5 complaints on record, 1 of 5 substantiated.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Lancaster
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Ark Academy licensed in California?
Yes, Ark Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2022.
How many citations does Ark Academy have?
Ark Academy has 5 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 4 Type B citations. It has received 17 visits (3 inspections, 7 complaint visits, 7 other visits).
When was Ark Academy last inspected?
Ark Academy was last inspected on July 24, 2026 (6 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Ark Academy?
Ark Academy 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 Lancaster, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Ark Academy compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Ark Academy has 5 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,555 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Ark Academy have any serious violations?
Ark Academy 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.
Has Ark Academy had any complaint inspections?
Ark Academy has received 7 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Ark Academy serve?
Ark Academy serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 30 children.
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