SHERMAN OAKS LUTHERAN CHILDREN'S CENTER

14847 DICKENS STREET, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

6 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 18, 2024

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
SHERMAN OAKS LUTHERAN CHILDREN'S CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
14847 DICKENS STREET, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 79.8/100
Inspection record
6 inspections, last inspected September 18, 2024
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average79.8 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing48/100
Compliance53/100

15

Total Violations

Sep 18, 2024

Last Inspection

78

Capacity

Complaint History

3 complaint investigations on record.

3

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

4

Unsubstantiated

Jul 3, 2024
2 substantiated1 unsubstantiated2 citations
Nov 26, 2023
3 unsubstantiated
Nov 22, 2023
1 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (15)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 3, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 3, 2024

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintMar 22, 2024

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintMar 22, 2024

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintMar 22, 2024

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintMar 22, 2024

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type BComplaintMar 22, 2024

§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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type BComplaintMar 22, 2024

§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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintMar 22, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)ComplaintMar 22, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)ComplaintMar 22, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)ComplaintMar 22, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type AComplaintMar 22, 2024

(a)(1)Personal Rights -To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This is evidenced by: The investigation revealed that Child #1 has been pulling other children's hair and other inappropriate behaviors that violate children's perrsonal rights. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintMar 22, 2024

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 22, 2023

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHERMAN OAKS LUTHERAN CHILDREN'S CENTER's safety grade?

SHERMAN OAKS LUTHERAN CHILDREN'S CENTER has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 79.8 out of 100.

How many violations does SHERMAN OAKS LUTHERAN CHILDREN'S CENTER have?

SHERMAN OAKS LUTHERAN CHILDREN'S CENTER has 15 total violations on record, including 5 critical, 10 serious, and 0 minor.

When was SHERMAN OAKS LUTHERAN CHILDREN'S CENTER last inspected?

SHERMAN OAKS LUTHERAN CHILDREN'S CENTER was last inspected on September 18, 2024.

Has SHERMAN OAKS LUTHERAN CHILDREN'S CENTER had any complaints?

SHERMAN OAKS LUTHERAN CHILDREN'S CENTER has 3 complaint investigations on record, with 3 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 4 unsubstantiated.

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