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Penaloza Family Child Care

Home daycare in Culver City, CA. Culver City, CA 90230. The address is a private home and is shared by the provider.

3.7 (3 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (310) 591-9460Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
HoursSee hours below
Tuition from$1,252 a month
Licensed capacity26 children
Citations on file7
On the register since2003

About the program

Penaloza Family Child Care is a licensed home daycare in Culver City, California, on the state register since 2003. It is licensed for 26 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

The program follows a play-based approach, offers Spanish and includes meals.

Play-basedMeals includedSpanish

Tuition and capacity

Age groupFull-time / monthAs published
Infant$1,686"4 months to 2 years 5 days/week 7:30am-5:30pm: $389"
Preschool$1,590"2 years to 5 years 5 days/week 7:30am-5:30pm: $367"
School-age$1,252"5 years to 13 years 5 days/week 7:30am-5:30pm: $289"

Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.

Licensing and safety

Open the state record →
Licence typeFamily Day Care Home · 197410641, 197412962
Licence statusActive since 2003
Licensed capacity26 children
Inspections on file3
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file7
Type A (immediate risk)0
Substantiated complaints03 inspection visits · last visit August 2026

California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.

Regulations cited

102425(j)(2)(D) · 102417(g)(4) · 102425(d) · 1597.622(c) · 102425(b)(3) · 102416(c)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

My kids were treated unfairly by the owner and her niece. My child came home smelling like dog on same days. My husband saw the owner’s niece push a baby down because she wouldn’t sit down when asked. Luckily my husband walked in on it. I don’t not recommend this place!

Kenyetta Adams · 1/5 on Google · 2 years ago

We love Cecy's Daycare! My daughter has been going here for almost 3 years, since she was 5 months old and she absolutely loves it. Not once has she cried when dropping her off. She actually has cried when I picked her up because she didn't want to leave! Cecy, Dulce, and Leilany have taught my daughter so much, in English and Spanish. They show her so much love, educate her with important life and school skills, and…

Mollie Gamo · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

My daughter has been going to this daycare on and off for the past two years. The owner is extremely accommodating when it comes to hours And days That I needed my daughter to be cared for. She taught my daughter to feed herself, potty trained her, and try new foods. My daughter has blossomed since We started dropping her off two years ago. My daughter absolutely loves this daycare, and to be honest, I would not…

kimberley walton · 5/5 on Google · a month ago

Questions about Penaloza Family Child Care

Is Penaloza Family Child Care licensed?

Yes. Penaloza Family Child Care holds an active Family Day Care Home licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 197410641, 197412962), with a licensed capacity of 26 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Penaloza Family Child Care had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 7 citations for Penaloza Family Child Care, across 3 inspection visits. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Penaloza Family Child Care take?

Penaloza Family Child Care is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

How much does Penaloza Family Child Care cost?

Penaloza Family Child Care publishes full-time tuition from $1,252 to $1,686 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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