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SHIRAYURI YOUCHIEN

20706 NORMANDIE AVENUE, Torrance, CA 90502

Facility:
197494026
Type:
INFANT 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:
10

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Latest inspectionJuly 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 15, 2026

Summary

This summary covers nine available inspections for SHIRAYURI YOUCHIEN from July 26, 2021 through July 15, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on December 14, 2023 and involved facility condition, with a due date of December 26, 2023.

Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from January 3, 2024 through July 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
9

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 90502

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.78
Local median
0.72

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
44%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
56%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.2

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
101438.2 Outdoor Activity Space for Infants (b) Outdoor activity space shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center and school-age child care center components.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 26, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101438.2(b) - 101438.2(b)
Official code
101438.2(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 infants not having a sleeping log, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 26, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(2)(B) - 101429(a)(2)(B)
Official code
101429(a)(2)(B)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
101439.1(e) Each infant's bedding shall be used for him/her only. Such bedding shall be replaced when wet or soiled, or when the crib, mat or cot is to be occupied by another infant. (1) Bedding shall be changed daily, or more often if required by Subsection (e) above. This is evidenced by: LPA observed 4 infants napping in 4 individual cribs. LPA observed younger infants awake in the classroom. LPA asked where do the younger infants sleep and was informed by Tomi A and Staff #1 they use the same cribs. This is potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspector notes
This is evidenced by: LPA observed 4 infants napping in 4 individual cribs. LPA observed younger infants awake in the classroom. LPA asked where do the younger infants sleep and was informed by Tomi A and Staff #1 they use the same cribs. This is potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 16, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439.1(e) - 101439.1(e)
Official code
101439.1(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101416.5(b) Staff-Infant Ratio-There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed 11 children/infants were supervised by two staff members. Licensee failed to operate within the reqiuired ratio is 1:4. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspector notes
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed 11 children/infants were supervised by two staff members. Licensee failed to operate within the reqiuired ratio is 1:4. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 8, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.5(b) - 101416.5(b)
Official code
101416.5(b)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101161(a) -Limitations on Capacity - A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:LPA observed 11 children/infants on the premises. The licensee failed to operate within the maximum capacity of 10 children. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspector notes
This requirement was not met as evidenced by:LPA observed 11 children/infants on the premises. The licensee failed to operate within the maximum capacity of 10 children. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 8, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
Official code
101161(a)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223 (a)(2)- Personal Rights - 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 LPA observed a child sitting in a stroller inside of the infant classroom. The licensee failed to use the stroller for its intended use. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children of care.
Inspector notes
This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observed a child sitting in a stroller inside of the infant classroom. The licensee failed to use the stroller for its intended use. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children of care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 13, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101416.5(b) Staff-Infant Ratio-There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. LPA Wheatley interviewed witnesses who stated the licensee failed to make sure that the facility was operating within required ratios for infants. The witnesses observed more than 5 children with one teacher and another occassion observed over 8 children with two teachers.
Inspector notes
LPA Wheatley interviewed witnesses who stated the licensee failed to make sure that the facility was operating within required ratios for infants. The witnesses observed more than 5 children with one teacher and another occassion observed over 8 children with two teachers.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 18, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.5(b) - 101416.5(b)
Official code
101416.5(b)