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Carden Academy of Whittier
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 46 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (562) 694-1879
- Address
- 9920 Mills Avenue
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,555*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
1 citation 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.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 preschool facilities which did not test water for lead per the written derectives, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-01-08.
3 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Whittier
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Carden Academy of Whittier licensed in California?
Yes, Carden Academy of Whittier is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2020.
How many citations does Carden Academy of Whittier have?
Carden Academy of Whittier has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 4 visits (3 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Carden Academy of Whittier last inspected?
Carden Academy of Whittier was last inspected on January 8, 2026 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Carden Academy of Whittier?
Carden Academy of Whittier 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 46 children. It is located in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Carden Academy of Whittier compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Carden Academy of Whittier has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,555 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Carden Academy of Whittier have any serious violations?
Carden Academy of Whittier has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Carden Academy of Whittier serve?
Carden Academy of Whittier serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 46 children.
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