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NOAH'S ARK

17661 S. YUKON AVE., Torrance, CA 90504

Facility:
191602130
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:
59

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMarch 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 3, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for NOAH'S ARK from August 12, 2021 through March 3, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 12, 2021 and involved child guidance, with a due date of August 13, 2021.

10 later inspections, from August 13, 2021 through March 3, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 90504

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.09
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
9%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
9%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.42

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: Child guidance
Report finding
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following 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 interviews which were conducted the Director failed to protect Child #1's personal rights. Although the director was trying to protect the child who was running out of the building, the child was grabbed by the neck which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on interviews which were conducted the Director failed to protect Child #1's personal rights. Although the director was trying to protect the child who was running out of the building, the child was grabbed by the neck which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 13, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)