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VAN NESS PRE-SCHOOL & KINDER

15408 VAN NESS AVENUE, Gardena, CA 90249

Facility:
197495444
Type:
SINGLE LICENSED CHILD 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:
105

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionOctober 14, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 14, 2025

Summary

This summary covers three available inspections for VAN NESS PRE-SCHOOL & KINDER from July 3, 2025 through October 14, 2025.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 9, 2025 and involved supervision, with a due date of October 10, 2025.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
3

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
1

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

3 total inspections vs 3 local median in 90249

Compared to 39 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.33
Local median
0.07

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
7%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

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: Supervision
Report finding
101161a-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 is evidenced by LPA V. Wheatley observed two preschool children under 2 years old being supervised by staff #1. The facility is licensed for preschool children ages 2 years old to 5 years old. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care according to Title 22 Regulation.
Inspector notes
This is evidenced by LPA V. Wheatley observed two preschool children under 2 years old being supervised by staff #1. The facility is licensed for preschool children ages 2 years old to 5 years old. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care according to Title 22 Regulation.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 10, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
Official code
101161(a)