LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE CDC

1600 WEST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, Los Angeles, CA 90047LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

13 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 11, 2026

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
LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE CDC
License number
Not listed
Location
1600 WEST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, Los Angeles, CA 90047
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 68.3/100
Inspection record
13 inspections, last inspected February 11, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average68.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance55/100

9

Total Violations

Feb 11, 2026

Last Inspection

135

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (9)

CRITICALSTAFFING101227(a)(7)(B)Type AComplaintFeb 11, 2026

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 02/11/26 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ranita Richmond conducted an unannounced case management incident inspection at Los Angeles Southwest College CDC, located in Los Angeles, 90047 for the purpose of following up on the unusual incident that was self-reported by the facility. The El Segundo Child Care Regional Office received the report on 01/30/2026. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director, Marcella McKnight and discussed the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside for health and safety. LPA observed 58 children in care during the visit being cared for and supervised by 15 adults (staff and practicum students). According to the incident report, on 01/30/2026, on 01/30/2026 C1 ate food that contained a tomato sauce product and the child has an allergy to tomatoes. The food served was provided by LA Southwest CDC. During today’s inspection, LPA completed observations, conducted interviews with staff, LPA requested menus for the months of January and February 2026. LPA conducted an interview with C1. LPA contacted parent of C1 via telephone and left voice message for parent to return call to LPA. During the date of the incident, three staff members and nineteen children were present in the classroom. Based on records reviews and interviews which were conducted and recorded, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met that food service was violated. See LIC 809D. page 1 of 1 NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ranita Richmond LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified

CRITICALSTAFFING101227(a)(7)(B)Type AComplaintFeb 11, 2026

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 02/11/26 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ranita Richmond conducted an unannounced case management incident inspection at Los Angeles Southwest College CDC, located in Los Angeles, 90047 for the purpose of following up on the unusual incident that was self-reported by the facility. The El Segundo Child Care Regional Office received the report on 01/30/2026. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director, Marcella McKnight and discussed the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside for health and safety. LPA observed 58 children in care during the visit being cared for and supervised by 15 adults (staff and practicum students). According to the incident report, on 01/30/2026, on 01/30/2026 C1 ate food that contained a tomato sauce product and the child has an allergy to tomatoes. The food served was provided by LA Southwest CDC. During today’s inspection, LPA completed observations, conducted interviews with staff, LPA requested menus for the months of January and February 2026. LPA conducted an interview with C1. LPA contacted parent of C1 via telephone and left voice message for parent to return call to LPA. During the date of the incident, three staff members and nineteen children were present in the classroom. Based on records reviews and interviews which were conducted and recorded, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met that food service was violated. See LIC 809D. page 1 of 1 NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ranita Richmond LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified

CRITICALSTAFFING101227(a)(7)(B)ComplaintFeb 11, 2026

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101227(a)(7)(B)ComplaintFeb 11, 2026

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101227(a)(7)(B)Type AComplaintFeb 11, 2026

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 02/11/26 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ranita Richmond conducted an unannounced case management incident inspection at Los Angeles Southwest College CDC, located in Los Angeles, 90047 for the purpose of following up on the unusual incident that was self-reported by the facility. The El Segundo Child Care Regional Office received the report on 01/30/2026. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director, Marcella McKnight and discussed the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside for health and safety. LPA observed 58 children in care during the visit being cared for and supervised by 15 adults (staff and practicum students). According to the incident report, on 01/30/2026, on 01/30/2026 C1 ate food that contained a tomato sauce product and the child has an allergy to tomatoes. The food served was provided by LA Southwest CDC. During today’s inspection, LPA completed observations, conducted interviews with staff, LPA requested menus for the months of January and February 2026. LPA conducted an interview with C1. LPA contacted parent of C1 via telephone and left voice message for parent to return call to LPA. During the date of the incident, three staff members and nineteen children were present in the classroom. Based on records reviews and interviews which were conducted and recorded, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met that food service was violated. See LIC 809D. page 1 of 1 NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ranita Richmond LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified

CRITICALSTAFFING101227(a)(7)(B)Type AComplaintFeb 11, 2026

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 02/11/26 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ranita Richmond conducted an unannounced case management incident inspection at Los Angeles Southwest College CDC, located in Los Angeles, 90047 for the purpose of following up on the unusual incident that was self-reported by the facility. The El Segundo Child Care Regional Office received the report on 01/30/2026. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director, Marcella McKnight and discussed the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside for health and safety. LPA observed 58 children in care during the visit being cared for and supervised by 15 adults (staff and practicum students). According to the incident report, on 01/30/2026, on 01/30/2026 C1 ate food that contained a tomato sauce product and the child has an allergy to tomatoes. The food served was provided by LA Southwest CDC. During today’s inspection, LPA completed observations, conducted interviews with staff, LPA requested menus for the months of January and February 2026. LPA conducted an interview with C1. LPA contacted parent of C1 via telephone and left voice message for parent to return call to LPA. During the date of the incident, three staff members and nineteen children were present in the classroom. Based on records reviews and interviews which were conducted and recorded, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met that food service was violated. See LIC 809D. page 1 of 1 NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ranita Richmond LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE03/14/2023Type AComplaintSep 18, 2025

On 10/15/25, a UIR was called in to the El Segundo Childcare Regional Office by the director of the above named facility stating that a child was served a meal that contained foods that the child was allergic to. The child's allergies are documented in child's files and inside the class room.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE03/14/2023Type AComplaintSep 18, 2025

On 01/30/26, a UIR was called in to the El Segundo Childcare Regional Office by the director of the above named facility stating that a child was served a meal that contained foods that the child was allergic to. The child's allergies are documented in child's files and inside the class room.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE03/14/2023ComplaintSep 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE CDC's safety grade?

LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE CDC has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 68.3 out of 100.

How many violations does LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE CDC have?

LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE CDC has 9 total violations on record, including 6 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE CDC last inspected?

LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE CDC was last inspected on February 11, 2026.

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