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Calvary Chapel Christian Preschool

License 198014862Child Care CenterDowney, CA
7 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
95 children
Age range
2 years to 5 years
Phone
(562) 299-9100
Address
12808 Woodruff 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

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.

2025

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 5 staff did not have the required Mandated Reporter training on file. Certificates in files were expired, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

2022

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision ... (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews which were conducted 5 out of 7 staff interviewed validated the allegation. During this investigation 3 out of 7 staff interviewed disclosed child #1 was left unattended for approximately one to two minutes

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    1596.8595(c)(1) Posting licensing report by child care facility or home:(c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893bThis requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the facility representative did not comply with the section cited above in children in care poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

    101215.1 Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties (b) All child care centers shall have a director.This requirement was not met as evidenced by... Based on records and interviews it was determined that Christy Leonard is currently the Assistant Principal for Calvary Chapel Elementary School and is still in the process of becoming the Preschool director.This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.potential

  • CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    101170(e) (1): Criminal Record Clearance--All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record etc... This requirement was not met as evidenced by... Based on interviews and review of Guardian Background Check System, Christy Leonard does not have finger print clearance. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care. $500 Civil Penalty was accessed.

  • 101238Type A

    101238 Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.The requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed clorox wipes in room 112,113,114,115,116,117 in the classroom sinks used by the preschool children. LPA observed the cabinets in the restroom used to store cleaning supplies in the restroom to be unlocked. Staff #3 stated that the church uses the rooms and they may have removed them. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 101238(a)Type A

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    101238(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.The requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed electrical outlets without covers in room 112,113,114,115,116,117 and in the restroom used by the preschool children. Staff #3 stated that the church uses the rooms and they may have removed them. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

Inspection record

16 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-04-02.

3 routine inspections, 9 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 3 of 4 substantiated.

7 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed daycares in Downey

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Calvary Chapel Christian Preschool licensed in California?

Yes, Calvary Chapel Christian Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2009.

How many citations does Calvary Chapel Christian Preschool have?

Calvary Chapel Christian Preschool has 7 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 4 Type B citations. It has received 16 visits (3 inspections, 9 complaint visits, 4 other visits).

When was Calvary Chapel Christian Preschool last inspected?

Calvary Chapel Christian Preschool was last inspected on April 2, 2026 (4 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Calvary Chapel Christian Preschool?

Calvary Chapel Christian 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 95 children. It is located in Downey, Los Angeles County, California.

How does Calvary Chapel Christian Preschool compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?

Calvary Chapel Christian Preschool has 7 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.

Does Calvary Chapel Christian Preschool have any serious violations?

Calvary Chapel Christian Preschool has 3 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 Calvary Chapel Christian Preschool had any complaint inspections?

Calvary Chapel Christian Preschool has received 9 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

What ages does Calvary Chapel Christian Preschool serve?

Calvary Chapel Christian Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 95 children.

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