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DISCOVERYLAND PRESCHOOL OF SOUTH BAY JR. ACADEMY

4400 DEL AMO BLVD., Torrance, CA 90503

Facility:
191600276
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
78

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionMay 6, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 6, 2025

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for DISCOVERYLAND PRESCHOOL OF SOUTH BAY JR. ACADEMY from June 6, 2022 through May 6, 2025.

Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 29, 2023 and involved background screening, with a due date of March 29, 2023.

Three later inspections, from November 21, 2023 through May 6, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 5.5 local median in 90503

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.43
Local median
0.22

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
13%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
22%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.13

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
101170 Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review... shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, LPA observed staff 1-9 providing care to children in care and do not have criminal records clearance on file, which poses an immediate or Health and Safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
Based on observation, interview and record review, LPA observed staff 1-9 providing care to children in care and do not have criminal records clearance on file, which poses an immediate or Health and Safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 29, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
Official code
101170(e)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio, There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, On 01/13/23, betweeen 7:50 and 8:00 AM the facility was out of ratio14 children to 1 staff, which poses an immediate or Health and Safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 31, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Activities, A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center. This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, facility was out of ratio during nap period, S3 & S4 disclosed supervising more that 12 children during scheduled nap time although not all children were sleeping, which poses an immediate or Health and Safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 31, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101230(c) - 101230(c)
Official code
101230(c)