Whitewood Child Development Center
5511 WHITEWOOD AVE, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712Childery 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
- 136
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 22, 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: 10/22/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/22/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 4 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: WHITEWOOD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 191600356 VISIT DATE: 10/22/2025
Jul 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Lead Testing (1) A Licensed Child Day Care Center, as Defined in Section 1596.76, That Is Located in a Building That Was Constructed Before January 1, 2010, Shall Have Its…HSC 1597.16(a)(1)
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and they did not have the drinking water tested for lead contamination levels. Per facility representative, they have to follow up with the lead testing company to schedule a date and time for testing. This is a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/26/2025
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