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City of Carson- Dolphin Park Children's Ctr.
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (310) 549-4560
- Address
- 21205 S. Water St.
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,562*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
1 citation 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.
- 101216.1(b)(1)Type B
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Based on observation, interview, and 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. Two staff present were teacher assistants and did not have the qualifications to be a teacher.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-06-09.
3 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Carson
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is City of Carson- Dolphin Park Children's Ctr. licensed in California?
Yes, City of Carson- Dolphin Park Children's Ctr. is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2002.
How many citations does City of Carson- Dolphin Park Children's Ctr. have?
City of Carson- Dolphin Park Children's Ctr. has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 3 visits (3 inspections).
When was City of Carson- Dolphin Park Children's Ctr. last inspected?
City of Carson- Dolphin Park Children's Ctr. was last inspected on June 9, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is City of Carson- Dolphin Park Children's Ctr.?
City of Carson- Dolphin Park Children's Ctr. 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 40 children. It is located in Carson, Los Angeles County, California.
How does City of Carson- Dolphin Park Children's Ctr. compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
City of Carson- Dolphin Park Children's Ctr. has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,562 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does City of Carson- Dolphin Park Children's Ctr. have any serious violations?
City of Carson- Dolphin Park Children's Ctr. has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does City of Carson- Dolphin Park Children's Ctr. serve?
City of Carson- Dolphin Park Children's Ctr. serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 40 children.
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