Future Kids Learning Academy (preschool)
736 W. 228 TH STREET, TORRANCE, CA 90502Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 67% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 39
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 2 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 16, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing Subsequent to Initial Licensure, a Person Specified in Subdivision (B) Who Is Not Exempt From Fingerprinting Shall Obtain Either A…HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, an uncleared Staff member S1 was providing care and supervision to children in care during today’s inspection until 10:37am, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/21/2025
- Personnel Records (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Personnel Records Are Maintained on the Licensee, Administrator and Each Employee. Each Personnel Record Shall Contain The…CCR 101217(a)
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above; 1 out of 4 personnel files did not contain LIC503, LIC9108, TB Clearance and Immunization Records, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/21/2025
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