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South Region Early Education Center #1 (escalante)
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 175 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (323) 890-2380
- Address
- 7221 S. Atlantic 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
4 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
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
- 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 4 of 11 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision ...(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, ... Supervision shall include visual observation.This regulation was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and interview, Licensee did not have full supervision of child resulting in child leaving classroom for a period of 5-10 minutes and entering elementary school classroom. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101700.3(b)(1)Type B
California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers
101700.3(b)(1)(b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance.This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review the licensee did not ensure water sources at facility meet lead requirements. Lead test results showed that 10 water sources have an action level exceedance. LPA observed water sources have had filter added or are off and inaccessible to children.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-10-28.
3 routine inspections.
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is South Region Early Education Center #1 (escalante) licensed in California?
Yes, South Region Early Education Center #1 (escalante) is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2011.
How many citations does South Region Early Education Center #1 (escalante) have?
South Region Early Education Center #1 (escalante) has 4 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (3 inspections, 6 other visits).
When was South Region Early Education Center #1 (escalante) last inspected?
South Region Early Education Center #1 (escalante) was last inspected on October 28, 2025 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is South Region Early Education Center #1 (escalante)?
South Region Early Education Center #1 (escalante) 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 175 children. It is located in Cudahy, Los Angeles County, California.
How does South Region Early Education Center #1 (escalante) compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
South Region Early Education Center #1 (escalante) has 4 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does South Region Early Education Center #1 (escalante) have any serious violations?
South Region Early Education Center #1 (escalante) has 2 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.
What ages does South Region Early Education Center #1 (escalante) serve?
South Region Early Education Center #1 (escalante) serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 175 children.
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