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GOLDEN CITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC.

812 E. CARSON ST., Carson, CA 90745

Facility:
198019066
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

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Latest inspectionMay 5, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 5, 2025

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for GOLDEN CITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. from September 9, 2021 through May 5, 2025.

Three inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 27, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of March 28, 2025.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections on May 5, 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
9

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 4 local median in 90745

Compared to 45 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.29
Local median
0.14

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
13%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.04

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.

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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
(j) The licensee shall maintain documentation of criminal record clearances or criminal record exemptions of volunteers that require fingerprinting.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Upon arrival at 12:20pm, LPA observed an adult in the office that was not fingerprinted. Adult stated they were present to have lunch and do maintenance. Director stated at 12:40pm, that the adult only comes once a month. his poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 28, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(j) - 101170(j)
Official code
101170(j)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. Under no circumstances shall ANY infant be left unattended. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. At 11:00am, LPA walked into the infant with director and observe an infant alone on the swing. Photo was taken. While staff was in the nap room with 8 infants/toddlers which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 7, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(1) - 101429(a)(1)
Official code
101429(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including thecapacity limitation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director stated that infants and toddlers are always together and they share the rooms which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 14, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
Official code
101161(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment (f) Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Director stated that infants and toddlers are always together and they share the rooms.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 7, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439.1(f) - 101439.1(f)
Official code
101439.1(f)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Licensure Requirements Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.954 - 1596.954
Official code
1596.954
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 record review and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Nine out of nine children files did not contain an infant sleep log which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 27, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Criminal Record Clearance (j) The licensee shall maintain documentation of criminal record clearances or criminal record exemptions of volunteers that require fingerprinting. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff #1 and Staff #2 is cleared but not associated to the facility, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(j) - 101170(j)
Official code
101170(j)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Sign In and Sign Out (a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in six children missing on sign in and out sheet which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 20, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229.1(a)(1) - 101229.1(a)(1)
Official code
101229.1(a)(1)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff #1 completed the mandated reporter training over two years and has expired. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 23, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)