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Ark Academy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 8 children
- 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
7 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
- 101419.2(a)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having Infant Needs and Services Plan for all infants which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101429(a)(2)(B)(3)(a)Type A
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in child #2 napping face down and LIC 9227 not completed which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101220(a)Type B
CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in child #2, child #3, and child #4 not having a medical assessment which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2025
- 101429(a)(2)(B)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS
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
- 101416.5(b)Type A
STAFF-INFANT RATIO
101416.5(b) Staff-Infant Ratio There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants 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 6 infants and 1 preschooler to one staff member while staff that could have provided assistance was on break which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101438.3(b)Type A
INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE FOR INFANTS
101438.3(b) Indoor Activity Space for Infants Indoor activity space for infants shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center and school-age child care center components.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by allowing a preschooler to sleep and commingle in the infant classroom which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101161(a)Type A
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
101161(a) Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status The licensee shall not exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified in the license.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the licensed capacity was exceeded by there being 6 infants and 1 preschooler to one staff member while other staff was on break which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-04-13.
3 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- Inspection1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
7 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 7 citations on record: 4 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (3 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 5 other visits).
When was Ark Academy last inspected?
Ark Academy was last inspected on April 13, 2026 (about 5 months 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 8 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 7 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 4 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 Ark Academy had any complaint inspections?
Ark Academy has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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