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Grand Central Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 135 children
- Phone
- (818) 422-2184
- Address
- 23780 Newhall 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
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.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
1596.7995.(a) (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles.This requirement was not met by evidence by... File review, documentation, and interview. It was disclosed six out of eight staff do not have the complete required immunization on file with full name and date of birth. According to staff medical records with immunization are being requested from Doctor's office. This poses a health and safety risk to children in care
- 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type A
Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance
Criminal Record-(b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision... this requirement was not met as evidence by Based on record review. LPAs reviewed staff files and Staff #10 is not fingerprint cleared. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101216.1(c)(1)Type B
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101216.1 Teacher Qualifications(c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall...: (1) Twelve...units in early childhood education or child development..., with passing grades, at an accredited... college or university. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interview, observation, and record review, facility staff are not able to provide required CDE units, record keeping orientation and preventative Health and safety certificate to be a qualified Director. Facility admitted be acting as the Assistant Director which poses is a potential Health and Safety Risk to children in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having 7 staff members not submit prood of immunizations 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 staff not having proof of Child Abuse Mandated Certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
11 visits on record since 2024. Most recent on 2026-01-30.
2 routine inspections, 6 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 5 of 3 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
5 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.
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Grand Central Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Grand Central Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2024.
How many citations does Grand Central Preschool have?
Grand Central Preschool has 5 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 4 Type B citations. It has received 11 visits (2 inspections, 6 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was Grand Central Preschool last inspected?
Grand Central Preschool was last inspected on January 30, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Grand Central Preschool?
Grand Central Preschool 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 135 children. It is located in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Grand Central Preschool compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Grand Central Preschool has 5 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Grand Central Preschool have any serious violations?
Grand Central Preschool 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 Grand Central Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Grand Central Preschool has received 6 complaint-triggered inspections. 5 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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