LEARNING GARDEN PRESCHOOL THE

2165 W. 236TH STREET, Torrance, CA 90501LICENSED
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

11 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 6, 2026

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
LEARNING GARDEN PRESCHOOL THE
License number
Not listed
Location
2165 W. 236TH STREET, Torrance, CA 90501
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
B (Good), score 85.0/100
Inspection record
11 inspections, last inspected January 6, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good85.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance0/100

25

Total Violations

Jan 6, 2026

Last Inspection

20

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

1

Unsubstantiated

Aug 12, 2022
2 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

No violations recorded in the last 3 years.

All Violations (25)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216(f)Type AComplaintSep 30, 2022

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 personnel files, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type AComplaintSep 30, 2022

.5 9(b)-Staff-Infant Ratio- There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.(b) There shall be one teacher to every 12 sleeping infants provided the remaining staff necessary to meet the ratios specified in (b) above are immediately available at the center. This was evidenced by - LPA observed 6 infants with Staff #1 in the napping room. At lease three of the six infants were awake.One staff may be with 12 infants if asleep however once they are awake there must be staff available to supervise. There was no staff available as staff were at lunch. This is a immediate risk to the health & safety of children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(C)Type BComplaintSep 30, 2022

(C) Infant Care Activities -An infant shall not be swaddled while in care. This was evidenced by - LPA observed Child #1 swaddled while napping in a crib in the napping room. This is a potential risk to the health & safety of children in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216(f)ComplaintSep 30, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)ComplaintSep 30, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)ComplaintSep 30, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)ComplaintSep 30, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)ComplaintSep 30, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(D)ComplaintSep 30, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintSep 30, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(C)ComplaintSep 30, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type AComplaintSep 30, 2022

.5 9(b)-Staff-Infant Ratio- There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.(b) There shall be one teacher to every 12 sleeping infants provided the remaining staff necessary to meet the ratios specified in (b) above are immediately available at the center. This was evidenced by - LPA observed 6 infants with Staff #2 in the napping room. One child was observed awake. This is a repeat violation as all children must be asleep. In addition, LPA observed the licensee and Staff #1 with 12 infants. There was no staff available. This is a immediate risk to the health & safety of children in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(D)Type AComplaintSep 30, 2022

(a) (1)- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants- Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This was evidenced by - LPA observed 2 infants unsupervised in the napping room. One was asleep on a cot and the other infant was awake in a crib. This is a immediate risk to the health & safety of children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(C)Type BComplaintSep 30, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216(f)Type AComplaintSep 30, 2022

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 personnel files, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type BComplaintSep 30, 2022

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 staff members, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Type AComplaintSep 30, 2022

(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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Type AComplaintSep 30, 2022

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintSep 30, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type AComplaintSep 30, 2022

(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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(D)Type AComplaintSep 30, 2022

LPA observed one infant Child #1 on a cot with their head covered with a blanket. In addition, another child Child #2 with a blanket on them in the crib. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintSep 30, 2022

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 staff members, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type AComplaintSep 30, 2022

.5- Staff-Infant Ratio -There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This was evidenced by - LPA observed 7 infants with Staff #1 in the activity area. One infant was observed in a swing. This is a immediate risk to the health & safety of children in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type AComplaintSep 30, 2022

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 12, 2022

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEARNING GARDEN PRESCHOOL THE's safety grade?

LEARNING GARDEN PRESCHOOL THE 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 LEARNING GARDEN PRESCHOOL THE have?

LEARNING GARDEN PRESCHOOL THE has 25 total violations on record, including 18 critical, 7 serious, and 0 minor.

When was LEARNING GARDEN PRESCHOOL THE last inspected?

LEARNING GARDEN PRESCHOOL THE was last inspected on January 6, 2026.

Has LEARNING GARDEN PRESCHOOL THE had any complaints?

LEARNING GARDEN PRESCHOOL THE has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 1 unsubstantiated.

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