GOLDEN CITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC.

812 E. CARSON ST., Carson, CA 90745LICENSED
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

12 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 31, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
GOLDEN CITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC.
License number
Not listed
Location
812 E. CARSON ST., Carson, CA 90745
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 33.0/100
Inspection record
12 inspections, last inspected October 31, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor33.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety10/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

51

Total Violations

Oct 31, 2025

Last Inspection

15

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

0

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

3

Unsubstantiated

Jun 28, 2023
3 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (51)

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 15, 2025

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 15, 2025

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 15, 2025

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)ComplaintAug 15, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)ComplaintAug 15, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 15, 2025

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)ComplaintMay 5, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintMay 5, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)Type AComplaintMay 5, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintMay 5, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintMay 5, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

CRITICALSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)Type AComplaintMay 5, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954Type BMar 6, 2025

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Type AMar 6, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954Type BMar 6, 2025

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BMar 6, 2025

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Mar 6, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954Mar 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Mar 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.4(d)Mar 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(f)(1)Mar 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)Mar 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type AMar 6, 2025

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954Type BMar 6, 2025

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BMar 6, 2025

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)Type BMar 6, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(f)Type BMar 6, 2025

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32(Continued, Page 2...) Sleeping area for the younger infants includes cribs that do not hinder the entrance or exit to the classroom. Cribs were free of loose articles and materials and included a tight fitting sheet. During visit, LPAs observed an infant in a crib that was placed on their back. Infant staff utilize a sleeping log that documents the 15 minute time check of when a napping infant is checked on. LPAs reviewed sleeping logs utilized by infant staff. Upon review, LPAs did not observe a consistent daily sleeping log for napping infants. LPAs observed sleeping logs to include random days throughout the month. LPAs requested infant staff to provide sleeping log from 10/19/2023. Per staff, sleeping log was not maintained for 10/19/2023. There is a separate room utilized for sleeping for the older infants. Cots are utilized for the older napping infants. LPAs observed cots to be appropriately stored. Sheets are stored in infants' individual cubbies. Per director, staff do not maintain sleeping logs for older infants sleeping in cots. LPAs reminded director a daily sleeping log must be maintained for all infants under 24 months. LPAs observed poisons, cleaning solutions and poisons to be inaccessible in classrooms. Both the infant classroom and infant napping area is equipped with a carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm system and fully charged fire extinguisher. During visit, LPAs tested both carbon monoxide detectors in classroom and sleeping room, which were observed to be working. Infant program shares indoor atrium with preschool program on rotation schedule. LPAs observed atrium to have sufficient toys and materials that were in good condition. There are portable climbing structures with resilient padding underneath. Poles located in atrium were observed to be padded. Licensing documents were observed to be pro

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(j)Type BMar 6, 2025

(j) The licensee shall maintain documentation of criminal record clearances or criminal record exemptions of volunteers that require fingerprinting.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type AMar 6, 2025

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.4(d)Type BMar 6, 2025

(d) Combustibles, cleaning equipment and cleaning agents shall be stored in an area separate from food supplies in a locked cabinet or in a location inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(f)(1)Type BMar 6, 2025

(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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Mar 6, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type AMar 6, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(j)Type BMar 6, 2025

(j) The licensee shall maintain documentation of criminal record clearances or criminal record exemptions of volunteers that require fingerprinting.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(f)Type BMar 6, 2025

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32(Continued, Page 2...) Sleeping area for the younger infants includes cribs that do not hinder the entrance or exit to the classroom. Cribs were free of loose articles and materials and included a tight fitting sheet. During visit, LPAs observed an infant in a crib that was placed on their back. Infant staff utilize a sleeping log that documents the 15 minute time check of when a napping infant is checked on. LPAs reviewed sleeping logs utilized by infant staff. Upon review, LPAs did not observe a consistent daily sleeping log for napping infants. LPAs observed sleeping logs to include random days throughout the month. LPAs requested infant staff to provide sleeping log from 10/19/2023. Per staff, sleeping log was not maintained for 10/19/2023. There is a separate room utilized for sleeping for the older infants. Cots are utilized for the older napping infants. LPAs observed cots to be appropriately stored. Sheets are stored in infants' individual cubbies. Per director, staff do not maintain sleeping logs for older infants sleeping in cots. LPAs reminded director a daily sleeping log must be maintained for all infants under 24 months. LPAs observed poisons, cleaning solutions and poisons to be inaccessible in classrooms. Both the infant classroom and infant napping area is equipped with a carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm system and fully charged fire extinguisher. During visit, LPAs tested both carbon monoxide detectors in classroom and sleeping room, which were observed to be working. Infant program shares indoor atrium with preschool program on rotation schedule. LPAs observed atrium to have sufficient toys and materials that were in good condition. There are portable climbing structures with resilient padding underneath. Poles located in atrium were observed to be padded. Licensing documents were observed to be pro

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954Type BMar 6, 2025

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(B)Type BMar 6, 2025

(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(j)Type BMar 6, 2025

(j) The licensee shall maintain documentation of criminal record clearances or criminal record exemptions of volunteers that require fingerprinting.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(f)(1)Type BMar 6, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)Type BMar 6, 2025

(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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Mar 6, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(j)Mar 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(f)Mar 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954Mar 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(B)Mar 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(j)Mar 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Type AMar 6, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(B)Type BMar 6, 2025

(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.4(d)Type BMar 6, 2025

(d) Combustibles, cleaning equipment and cleaning agents shall be stored in an area separate from food supplies in a locked cabinet or in a location inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(j)Type BMar 6, 2025

(j) The licensee shall maintain documentation of criminal record clearances or criminal record exemptions of volunteers that require fingerprinting.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type AMar 6, 2025

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GOLDEN CITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC.'s safety grade?

GOLDEN CITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 33.0 out of 100.

How many violations does GOLDEN CITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. have?

GOLDEN CITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. has 51 total violations on record, including 12 critical, 39 serious, and 0 minor.

When was GOLDEN CITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. last inspected?

GOLDEN CITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. was last inspected on October 31, 2025.

Has GOLDEN CITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. had any complaints?

GOLDEN CITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 0 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 3 unsubstantiated.

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