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Serna Family Day Care

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

4.0 (4 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (562) 602-1188
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity14 children
Citations on file11
On the register since1990

About the program

Serna Family Day Care is a licensed home daycare in Lakewood, California, on the state register since 1990. It is licensed for 14 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Serna Family Day Care does not publish a fee schedule. 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 · 191604592
Licence statusActive since 1990
Licensed capacity14 children
Inspections on file3
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file11
Type A (immediate risk)0
Substantiated complaints03 inspection visits · last visit December 2024

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

1596.8662(b)(1) · 1597.622(c) · 102418(g) · 102425(c) · 102417(g)(9)(A)1 · 1597.622(c) · 102416.1(a)(10) · 102419(b) · 102418(g) · 102425(j)(2)(D) · 102416(c)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

I love and trust Maggie with my little one. My child has been going to Serna Family Childcare since three months old. Three years later, I can't imagine a better place to send her. Maggie and her staff treat every child like family. The environment is so clean, organized and welcoming.

Ashley Cajas · 5/5 on Google · 7 years ago

My daughter, 2 years old, has been in Mrs. Maggie’s care for over a year and loves going everyday. They offer very consistent care, organic meals, and a well-kept/clean space. Over 30 years of experience and it shows! My daughter was potty trained within a few weeks and does very well under the structured care the staff provide.

Leslie Keeney · 5/5 on Google · 7 years ago

Although my mother is the owner of the daycare, which is a major plus for me, I couldn't imagine leaving my children with any other day care provider. My kids are learning important social skills and interact with many children they have great relationships with. I highly recommend Serna Family Daycare to anyone searching for a great day care

Shaun Serna · 5/5 on Google · 7 years ago

Never again. Neglectful to the younger children. Never again! Staff and parents have poor communication. My child sat in a diaper so long blisters formed, popped, and I was not told about this. I had to call and ask the owner once we got home and I saw the open blisters. The owner was unaware and unapologetic. The staff was aware however neglected to tell me the parent or the owner. My child cried for two days in…

Shannon Jacobson · 1/5 on Google · 3 years ago

Questions about Serna Family Day Care

Is Serna Family Day Care licensed?

Yes. Serna Family Day Care holds an active Family Day Care Home licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 191604592), with a licensed capacity of 14 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Serna Family Day Care had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 11 citations for Serna Family Day Care, across 3 inspection visits. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Serna Family Day Care take?

Serna Family Day Care is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

How much does Serna Family Day Care cost?

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

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