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Downey Christian Early Learning Center

License 198006133Child Care CenterDowney, CA
6 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
50 children
Age range
2 years to 5 years
Phone
(562) 927-7540
Address
10335 Paramount Blvd.
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

6 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.

2025

  • California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers

    Result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance This requirement was not met as evidence by record review. Lead test results showed sink faucet kitchen sources had an action level exceedance. Per staff, the kitchen water faucet made inaccessible to children. Parents provide children lunch and snacks. Facility also have filtered water for children. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.

  • 101700.3(b)(1)?(b)Type B

2024

  • 101174(d)Type B

    DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN

    Based on observation,interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for unable to provide emergency drills log which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101216(f)Type B

    PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 4 staff did not have current CPR and First aid which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 3. Administration

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for not completed water testing for lead in the food-preparation sinks area used to wash children's fruits, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

2023

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for staff #1, #2, & #3 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Inspection record

4 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-08-12.

2 routine inspections.

6 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed daycares in Downey

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Downey Christian Early Learning Center licensed in California?

Yes, Downey Christian Early Learning Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2000.

How many citations does Downey Christian Early Learning Center have?

Downey Christian Early Learning Center has 6 citations on record: 5 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (2 inspections, 2 other visits).

When was Downey Christian Early Learning Center last inspected?

Downey Christian Early Learning Center was last inspected on August 12, 2025 (about 9 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Downey Christian Early Learning Center?

Downey Christian Early Learning Center 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 50 children. It is located in Downey, Los Angeles County, California.

How does Downey Christian Early Learning Center compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?

Downey Christian Early Learning Center has 6 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.

Does Downey Christian Early Learning Center have any serious violations?

Downey Christian Early Learning Center has no Type A (serious) citations. All 5 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.

What ages does Downey Christian Early Learning Center serve?

Downey Christian Early Learning Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 50 children.

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