St. Timothy Lutheran Preschool Day Care
4645 WOODRUFF AVE, LAKEWOOD, CA 90713Childery 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 100% violation rate, no complaints on record, 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
- 72
- 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 4 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 01212 (D)...during the Operation of the Child Care Center of Any of the Events Specified in (d)(1) Below, a Report Shall Be Made to the Department...within the Department's Next…CCR 101212(d)
date. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on record review, Licensee did not comply with the section cited above. On 04/08/2026 LPA J. Culbert observed a disciplinary action that involved a child's personal rights, and the incident was not reported. This is a potential safety and personal rights risk to persons in care 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Denise Gibbs NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Jonnisha Culbert NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/12/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/12/2026 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3
Feb 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 01212 (D)...during the Operation of the Child Care Center of Any of the Events Specified in (d)(1) Below, a Report Shall Be Made to the Department...within the Department's Next…CCR 101212(d)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Denise Gibbs NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Jonnisha Culbert NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/27/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/27/2026 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION MONTEREY PARK SW RO , 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B MONTEREY PARK , CA 91754 FACILITY NAME: ST. TIMOTHY LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL DAY CARE FACILITY NUMBER: 191602272 VISIT DATE: 02/27/2026
Jun 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b)Testing Results with Fractional Ppb Readings of 0.5 Ppb or Greater shall...(1) A Result with Values of 5.5ppb or Greater…
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Warren Birks NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Jonnisha Culbert NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/12/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/12/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3
Aug 9, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (D) Disaster Drills Shall Be Conducted at Least Every Six Months. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101174(d)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not have verification of disaster and fire drills available for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/09/2022
- Licensure Requirements Every Licensed Child Day Care Center Shall Have One or More Carbon Monoxide Detectors in the Facility That Meet the Standards Established in Chapter 8…HSC 1596.954
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not have a carbon monoxide detector available which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/09/2022
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