Rising Stars Academy
Daycare center in Gardena, CA. 762 W. 130th Street, Gardena, CA 90247
About the program
Rising Stars Academy is a licensed daycare center in Gardena, California, on the state register since 2016. It is licensed for 38 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Rising Stars Academy is a family-owned childcare and education center serving children from infancy through 5th grade across four locations.
The program follows a academic approach and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Rising Stars Academy does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,183 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →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
101212(d)(1)(C) · 101216.3(a) · 101416.5(b) · 101161(a) · 101212(d)(1)(E) · 101212(g)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
This daycare has been a blessing to our family. The teachers are patient, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child’s development. I appreciate the regular updates and how organized everything is. It gives me peace of mind knowing my child is in such caring and capable hands. Thank you for all that you do!
Sherise Mcneil · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoMy daughter loves Rising Stars Academy. The staff is welcoming and professional and I could not be more pleased. This is not just a daycare. It's a learning facility. My daughter comes home daily showing me all the new things she has learned. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for safe and nurturing child care.
Britney Baker · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe love rising stars academy. The staff is attentive and caring. My child has learned a lot and is now potty trained. She is also beginning to write and spell at 3 years old. I highly recommend this facility.
Britney Quarterman · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoExceptional. My daughter has made tremendous strides since starting RSA. I'm beyond impressed with her growth and development, both as a person and a student. The campus is extremely clean, the staff is very accommodating, and the communication is top tier. I'm well informed and aware of all her activities and have no issues at all. I fully trust them with my daughter and that's priceless.
JAY BLINK · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
762 W. 130th Street, Gardena, CA 90247
Questions about Rising Stars Academy
Is Rising Stars Academy licensed?
Yes. Rising Stars Academy holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 197492926, 197492927), with a licensed capacity of 38 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Rising Stars Academy had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 3 citations for Rising Stars Academy, 2 of them Type A, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Rising Stars Academy take?
Rising Stars Academy is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Rising Stars Academy cost?
Rising Stars Academy does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
