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BIG AND TINY SANTA MONICA LLC

1444 10TH ST, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Facility:
197495451
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:
41

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 inspectionMay 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 7, 2026

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for BIG AND TINY SANTA MONICA LLC from October 3, 2024 through May 7, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 8, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of December 8, 2025.

Three later inspections, from January 21, 2026 through May 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
5

4 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

5 total inspections vs 3 local median in 90401

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.2
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
20%
Local median
33%

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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interviews and documents reviewed, facility had 2 children under the age of 18 months participate in the Toddler option that operates out of room C and C6. Despite parents being onsite, facility is licensed for 12 Toddler age children ages 18 months to 36 months in Toddler Room 6 and C6.
Report comments
Based on interviews and documents reviewed, facility had 2 children under the age of 18 months participate in the Toddler option that operates out of room C and C6. Despite parents being onsite, facility is licensed for 12 Toddler age children ages 18 months to 36 months in Toddler Room 6 and C6.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 8, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101161 - 101161
Official code
101161