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The Sand Castle Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 154 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (818) 952-5100
- Address
- 4490 Cornishon Ave.,Building I
- 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.
2026
- 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type A
Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance
Based on observations, records review and interview ,the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the file review, LPA observed staff member Emily Torres and Tania Flores did not obtain Criminal Record Clearance. Per Facility Representative, Per Director , both staff members been in the facility over a year, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2025
- 101216(g)(2)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 8 staff did not a health screening report for LPA to review, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101217(d)Type B
PERSONNEL RECORDS
Based on observation, interview,record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staf files were in complete or were unavaible for LPA to review, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101212(b)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Based on observation, interview,record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility has children from a different facility occupy a classroom that is not being used by the facility, which poses/posed 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 observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 7 out of 8 staff did not have Mandated Reporter certificates for LPA to review, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101220(a)Type B
CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 12 children did not obtain phyicians report, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101221(e)Type B
Child's Records: A child's records shall also be open to inspection by the child's authorized representative.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on licensee's and parent #1 interviews and email communications among facility attorneys and parents#1. Parent#1 requested child#1's file on 03/23/2022, and received it on 04/11/2022.This poses a potential health and safety and personal right to children in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-04-21.
3 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection5 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
7 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Sand Castle Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, The Sand Castle Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2016.
How many citations does The Sand Castle Preschool have?
The Sand Castle Preschool has 7 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (3 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 3 other visits).
When was The Sand Castle Preschool last inspected?
The Sand Castle Preschool was last inspected on April 21, 2026 (1 week ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is The Sand Castle Preschool?
The Sand Castle 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 154 children. It is located in La Canada, Los Angeles County, California.
How does The Sand Castle Preschool compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
The Sand Castle 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 The Sand Castle Preschool have any serious violations?
The Sand Castle Preschool 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.
Has The Sand Castle Preschool had any complaint inspections?
The Sand Castle Preschool has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does The Sand Castle Preschool serve?
The Sand Castle Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 154 children.
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