CREATIVE HANDS LEARNING ACADEMY
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
9 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 6, 2026
Latest inspection
November 5, 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 6, 2026
- Provider
- CREATIVE HANDS LEARNING ACADEMY
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 2320 W. MARTIN LUTHER KING, Los Angeles, CA 90008
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- B (Good), score 85.0/100
- Inspection record
- 9 inspections, last inspected November 5, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 6, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
19
Total Violations
Nov 5, 2025
Last Inspection
63
Capacity
Complaint History
4 complaint investigations on record.
4
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
11
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (19)
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(E) If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, staff shall move the infant to a crib as soon as possible.
(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.
§1596.8662 (b) (1) Availability of information regarding detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; training for mandated reporter who is licensed day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility; proof of completion (b) (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child 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.
(E) If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, staff shall move the infant to a crib as soon as possible.
§1596.8662 (b) (1) Availability of information regarding detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; training for mandated reporter who is licensed day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility; proof of completion (b) (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child 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.
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Based on interviews and information received this standard was not met by evidence of Administrator verbal statement and provided on a declaration that a table at the facility was not free from sharp items and that a child sustained an injury from the table.
(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.
(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.
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
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 32There will be a type A deficiency cited during today's inspection. A copy of this report must be provided to the authorized representatives of all currently enrolled children and any newly enrolled child for the following 12 months. The ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS (LIC9224) shall be signed and kept in each of the children’s records. The report shall be provided no later than the next business day or the next operating day. Exit interview conducted. Type A deficiency cleared during todays inspection. A copy of this report was discussed and provided to Licensee along with a notice of site visit that shall be posted with full report for no less than 30 days of today's date. SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stella Gutierrez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2021 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2021 FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE HANDS LEARNING ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER: 197419522 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:VISIT DATE: 12/15/2021 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 12/13/2021 Section Cited CCR 101239(n)1 2 3 4 5 6 7101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Since the incident occurred that table has been removed and no longer present at the facility. Type A deficiency cleared during today's visit. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on interviews and information received this standard was not met by evidence of Administrator verbal statement and provided on a declaration that a table at the facility was not free from sharp items and that a child sustained an injury from the table.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stella Gutierrez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2021 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2021
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 32There will be a type A deficiency cited during today's inspection. A copy of this report must be provided to the authorized representatives of all currently enrolled children and any newly enrolled child for the following 12 months. The ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS (LIC9224) shall be signed and kept in each of the children’s records. The report shall be provided no later than the next business day or the next operating day. Exit interview conducted. Type A deficiency cleared during todays inspection. A copy of this report was discussed and provided to Licensee along with a notice of site visit that shall be posted with full report for no less than 30 days of today's date. SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stella Gutierrez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2021 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2021 FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE HANDS LEARNING ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER: 197419522 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:VISIT DATE: 12/15/2021 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 12/13/2021 Section Cited CCR 101239(n)1 2 3 4 5 6 7101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Since the incident occurred that table has been removed and no longer present at the facility. Type A deficiency cleared during today's visit. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on interviews and information received this standard was not met by evidence of Administrator verbal statement and provided on a declaration that a table at the facility was not free from sharp items and that a child sustained an injury from the table.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stella Gutierrez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2021 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2021
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CREATIVE HANDS LEARNING ACADEMY's safety grade?
CREATIVE HANDS LEARNING ACADEMY has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 85.0 out of 100.
How many violations does CREATIVE HANDS LEARNING ACADEMY have?
CREATIVE HANDS LEARNING ACADEMY has 19 total violations on record, including 12 critical, 7 serious, and 0 minor.
When was CREATIVE HANDS LEARNING ACADEMY last inspected?
CREATIVE HANDS LEARNING ACADEMY was last inspected on November 5, 2025.
Has CREATIVE HANDS LEARNING ACADEMY had any complaints?
CREATIVE HANDS LEARNING ACADEMY has 4 complaint investigations on record, with 4 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 11 unsubstantiated.