SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH

23838 KITTRIDGE STREET, West Hills, CA 91307LICENSED
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

11 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 3, 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
SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH
License number
Not listed
Location
23838 KITTRIDGE STREET, West Hills, CA 91307
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
B (Good), score 85.0/100
Inspection record
11 inspections, last inspected November 3, 2025
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

9

Total Violations

Nov 3, 2025

Last Inspection

104

Capacity

Complaint History

6 complaint investigations on record.

3

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

5

Unsubstantiated

Nov 3, 2025
2 unsubstantiated
Sep 22, 2025
2 substantiated2 citations
Apr 28, 2025
1 substantiated1 citation
Dec 24, 2024
1 unsubstantiated
Aug 9, 2024
1 unsubstantiated
Jul 1, 2024
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (9)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 22, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 22, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 28, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(b)Type BComplaintApr 9, 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 32Infant changing tables have a padded surface not less than one inch thick. Infant changing tables have raised sides at least three inches high. Toys are observed to be safe, and did not have sharp points or edges or splinters or made of small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. Facility maintains sufficient napping equipment. The infant facility have indoor/outdoor activity space that is physically separate from space used by preschool children. Direct visual supervision are provided by staff at all times. Infant individual feeding and needs and services plans are maintained. Nap documentations are maintained that included: infant’s name, date, time of each 15-minute check and initials of the person who conducted each check. The kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas are kept clean, free of litter. Food are protected against contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have a tight-fitting covers that are kept on and in good repair. Playground equipment were observed to be in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space are maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment was cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Children were observed to be under the supervision of qualified staff. An isolation area has been designated for children who becomes ill during the day. Children’s records were reviewed today. All required forms were on file. Menus are posted in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative. All children are signed in/out by a representative who uses a unique PIN code and has recorded the time of day. Child’s record also contain a medical assessment. Staff records reviewed today contain a health screening as required by the r

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.955(4)Type BComplaintApr 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(b)ComplaintApr 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.955(4)ComplaintApr 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.955(4)Type BComplaintApr 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(b)Type BComplaintApr 9, 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 32Infant changing tables have a padded surface not less than one inch thick. Infant changing tables have raised sides at least three inches high. Toys are observed to be safe, and did not have sharp points or edges or splinters or made of small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. Facility maintains sufficient napping equipment. The infant facility have indoor/outdoor activity space that is physically separate from space used by preschool children. Direct visual supervision are provided by staff at all times. Infant individual feeding and needs and services plans are maintained. Nap documentations are maintained that included: infant’s name, date, time of each 15-minute check and initials of the person who conducted each check. The kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas are kept clean, free of litter. Food are protected against contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have a tight-fitting covers that are kept on and in good repair. Playground equipment were observed to be in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space are maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment was cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Children were observed to be under the supervision of qualified staff. An isolation area has been designated for children who becomes ill during the day. Children’s records were reviewed today. All required forms were on file. Menus are posted in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative. All children are signed in/out by a representative who uses a unique PIN code and has recorded the time of day. Child’s record also contain a medical assessment. Staff records reviewed today contain a health screening as required by the r

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH's safety grade?

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH 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 SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH have?

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH has 9 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 8 serious, and 0 minor.

When was SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH last inspected?

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH was last inspected on November 3, 2025.

Has SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH had any complaints?

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH has 6 complaint investigations on record, with 3 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 5 unsubstantiated.

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