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Celis Family Child Care

Home daycare in Lakewood, CA. Lakewood, CA 90712. The address is a private home and is shared by the provider.

4.4 (7 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (562) 429-9646Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity14 children
Citations on file5 (1 Type A)
On the register since2008

About the program

Celis Family Child Care is a licensed home daycare in Lakewood, California, on the state register since 2008. It is licensed for 14 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Celis Family Child Care 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

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Licence typeFamily Day Care Home · 198014584
Licence statusActive since 2008
Licensed capacity14 children
Inspections on file2
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file5
Type A (immediate risk)1
Substantiated complaints22 inspection visits · last visit June 2025

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

102416.5d1 · 102417(g)(4) · 102419(e) · 102425(a)(3) · 1597.622(c) · 102416.1(a)(6) · 102425(j)(2)(D)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

Our daughter has been under the care of Williams Family Child Care since she was 7 months old. Ms LaVonnda made the transition so easy and my mind was at rest knowing our daughter was well taken care of. Our daughter LOVES going to daycare! She is now almost 11 months old and is SO excited when she gets dropped off - she gives Ms LaVonnda the biggest smile when she see’s her, it warms my heart. We are very happy with…

Lindsay Schultz · 5/5 on Google · 2 months ago

As a parent, leaving your child in someone else’s care is one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. My toddler and I both had a very difficult time adjusting to being apart from each other. To help make the transition easier, we started with shorter daycare days before gradually increasing the time. Looking back now, I’m so grateful we took that approach and stayed the course. Since enrolling, the difference has been…

flowers · 5/5 on Google · 2 months ago

I was very apprehensive about leaving a review because I don’t usually like to throw salt on Black businesses. However, after much thought and consideration, I felt it was important to share my experience so other parents can make an informed decision when choosing child care. I placed my 16-month-old daughter at Williams Family Daycare in LaVonnda’s care on a part-time basis 3 consecutive days for 6 hours each day.…

Chrystal Hicks · 1/5 on Google · 4 months ago

My 18 month old has been with Ms. LaVonnda for a little bit over a year now. From the moment I met her she has been more like extended family. Ms. LaVonnda takes great care of her facilities and provides exceptional child care services. Although, my son has had some behavior challenges, Ms. LaVonnda has worked with my husband and I to help him blossom into a good listener and expand his social skills to work amongst…

Denise Thompson · 5/5 on Google · 9 years ago

Questions about Celis Family Child Care

Is Celis Family Child Care licensed?

Yes. Celis Family Child Care holds an active Family Day Care Home licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 198014584), with a licensed capacity of 14 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Celis Family Child Care had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 5 citations for Celis Family Child Care, 1 of them Type A, across 2 inspection visits. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Celis Family Child Care take?

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

How much does Celis Family Child Care cost?

Celis Family Child Care does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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