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Serna Family Child Care
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (323) 497-6929
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,558*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
8 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
- 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 one staff had no Mandated Reporter Training on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 102425(h)Type A
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Staff had placed an infant of 10 months in a car seat while they changed diapers of another child, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.543Type B
Family Day Care Homes
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a carbon monoxide detector was not found during this inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(4)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the latch on the kitchen cabinet where the cleaning products are kept is loose and not functioning which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 102417(g)(9)(A)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the small wood fence that leads to the next door neighbor's yard has been remove. which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102421(b)Type B
CHILD'S RECORDS
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 children's files were missing, Child #1, #2 and #3 did not have facility fiels 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 2 out of 2 staff records did not have the current Mandated Reporter Certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(8)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to facility roster is missing CHild #1, #2 and #3 information which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-12-11.
4 routine inspections.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Bell Gardens
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Serna Family Child Care licensed in California?
Yes, Serna Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2013.
How many citations does Serna Family Child Care have?
Serna Family Child Care has 8 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 7 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (4 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Serna Family Child Care last inspected?
Serna Family Child Care was last inspected on December 11, 2025 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Serna Family Child Care?
Serna Family Child Care is a Family Child Care Home (FCC), which is a home-based program licensed to care for up to 14 children with a licensed capacity of 14 children. It is located in Bell Gardens, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Serna Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Serna Family Child Care has 8 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,558 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Serna Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Serna Family Child Care 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.
What ages does Serna Family Child Care serve?
Serna Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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