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Children's Center at Caltech
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 108 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (626) 395-6860
- Address
- 1200 E. California 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
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one staff is missing health screen report, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one staff is missing proof of MMR immunizations,which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101223(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 (a)(2) Personal Rights(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, child was able to freely move from play area, to the facility lobby, and to the outdoor parking lot without any resistance from staff or supervision. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing 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 observation was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, staff did not visual observe nor supervise as a child left the facility play yard, walked through the lobby, and make their way to the parking lot. Child was outside, unsupervised while in facilty care. This posed an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Inspection record
10 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-02-11.
2 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Pasadena
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Children's Center at Caltech licensed in California?
Yes, Children's Center at Caltech is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2014.
How many citations does Children's Center at Caltech have?
Children's Center at Caltech has 4 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 10 visits (2 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 6 other visits).
When was Children's Center at Caltech last inspected?
Children's Center at Caltech was last inspected on February 11, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Children's Center at Caltech?
Children's Center at Caltech 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 108 children. It is located in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Children's Center at Caltech compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Children's Center at Caltech has 4 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Children's Center at Caltech have any serious violations?
Children's Center at Caltech 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.
Has Children's Center at Caltech had any complaint inspections?
Children's Center at Caltech has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Children's Center at Caltech serve?
Children's Center at Caltech serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 108 children.
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