Licensed for
63
children at one time. This is the state’s limit. It is not the number enrolled now.
Child care center and infant center
Del Rey Christian Children's Center
Playa Del Rey · 2 state licences
Not scored
Preschools aren’t tested, scored or ranked. Licensed since 1995. No serious violations in 4 state visits to its child care center licence.
Licensed since
1995
The state issued this child care center licence on August 21, 1995.
Type A findings
0
across 4 state visits to its child care center licence. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing · licensing record synced August 13, 2026.
State licensing
What does the state record about Del Rey Christian Children's Center?
It holds two licences, a child care center for 56 children and an infant center for 7.
Child Care Center, licence 197401427
Licensed for 56 children since 1995. The state has 4 visits on file and no Type A finding.
Child Care Center
Active
First licensed August 21, 1995
Latest recorded visit: February 14, 2024
Licence number197401427
Type A findings
0
Across 4 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
0
Across 4 state visits. The state reports a total. It does not say which visit a finding came from.
2
Complaint visits
A complaint visit is an investigation. The record does not say what the state decided.
- Licensed capacityThe most allowed at once, not current openings or group size56 children
- State visits on file2 inspection visits, 0 other visits4
Visit dates and visit types, licence 197401427
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Complaint information date: November 15, 2022
Full state record for licence 197401427 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Infant Center, licence 197401428
Licensed for 7 children since 1995. The state has 4 visits on file and no Type A finding.
Infant Center
Active
First licensed August 21, 1995
Latest recorded visit: October 23, 2024
Licence number197401428
Type A findings
0
Across 4 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
0
Across 4 state visits. The state reports a total. It does not say which visit a finding came from.
2
Complaint visits
A complaint visit is an investigation. The record does not say what the state decided.
- Licensed capacity7 children
- State visits on file2 inspection visits, 0 other visits4
- Citation codes listedA code doesn’t say when a finding happened or whether it was corrected101430(a)(3)(A)4
Visit dates and visit types, licence 197401428
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Complaint information date: November 22, 2024
Full state record for licence 197401428 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
AskWhen was your last state licensing visit, and what did it find?
A licensing record shows what state inspectors checked. It does not describe teaching or a child’s day. Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing · licensing record synced August 13, 2026. Check the state’s current inspection records ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Cost
We have no prices.
Ask for the weekly or monthly rate and what it includes.
AskWhat does a year cost in total, and when could our child start?
TK and kindergarten
When could free TK start instead?
The September after they turn 4. California’s public transitional kindergarten (TK) is free for children who turn 4 by September 1.
The 5 nearest public elementary schools with a TK class
0.3mi
Paseo del Rey Elementary
Los Angeles Unified · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 78Solid · 64th percentile
0.7mi
Loyola Village Fine And Performing Arts MagnetMagnet
Los Angeles Unified · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 74Developing · 41st percentile
0.7mi
Playa Vista Elementary
Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 86Strong · 87th percentile
1.6mi
Kentwood Elementary
Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 89Strong · 93rd percentile
1.7mi
Ocean CharterCharter
Los Angeles Unified · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 83Strong · 81st percentile
See the TK campus in Playa Del Rey →
Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. Distance is a straight line. It is not an attendance boundary. Check TK and kindergarten entry with the district. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026, and the state’s TK enrollment counts.
Next steps
How do I visit Del Rey Christian Children's Center, and what should I ask?
Call (310) 823-0844 and ask to visit during the day, while children are there.
- When was your last state licensing visit, and what did it find?
- The licences allow 63 children across two licences (56 child care, 7 infant). How many children share your child’s room, and with how many adults?
- Which ages do you take, and how does a new child settle in?
- What are the daily hours and closure dates, and is there care before or after?
- What does a year cost in total, and when could our child start?
- The state has 2 complaint visits on file. What were they about, and what did the state decide?
On a visit, watch how adults talk with children, how play and rest are set up, and how staff handle a hard morning.
Other licensed programs
Which other preschools are nearby?
These are the 5 nearest licensed programs. Open one to read its state record.
0.3mi
Not scoredPaseo Del Rey S.t.a.r
Playa Del Rey · School-age care center · Licensed for 75 children
0.5mi
Not scoredMessiah Christian Preschool
Los Angeles · Child care center · Licensed for 35 children
0.7mi
Not scoredLoyola Marymount University Children's Ctr
Los Angeles · Child care center · Licensed for 80 children
0.7mi
Not scoredLoyola Marymount University Children's Center
Los Angeles · Infant center · Licensed for 24 children
0.8mi
Not scoredPlaya Vista-Star
Playa Vista · School-age care center · Licensed for 160 children
See all preschools in Playa Del Rey →
Distance is a straight line from Del Rey Christian Children's Center. Capacity is the most children the state allows at one time. Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing.
Short answers to 6 common questions
Is it licensed?
Yes. It holds an active child care center licence, number 197401427, first issued August 21, 1995. It holds 2 licences in all. See the details ↓
Has the state found problems?
4 state visits on file for licence 197401427, with no Type A finding and no Type B finding across them. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety. See the details ↓
How many children are there?
Up to 63 children at once under the licences. That’s the state’s maximum, not current enrollment; ask how many are enrolled and their ages. See the details ↓
What does it cost?
We have no source for its prices. Ask for the weekly or monthly rate and what it includes. See the details ↓
When could my child start free TK instead?
The September after they turn 4. TK is free at public elementary schools for children who turn 4 by September 1. 1 public and charter campuses in Playa Del Rey have a TK class. See the details ↓
How do I visit?
Call (310) 823-0844 and ask to visit during the day, while children are there. See the details ↓
Where these records come from
The inspection source covers child care centers, not family child care homes. Check each license’s sync date and the current state reports, then confirm routines and enrollment with the program.
Data source: California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) · licensing record synced August 13, 2026
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