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Preschool center · Child care center
Crystal Stairs Head Start - Hawthorne Plaza
Closed 2026-09-01Ages PreschoolUp to 116 children
4300a W 120th St, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Safety record
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2 citations across 9 licensing visits
1 was Type A (an immediate risk to health or safety). 5 complaints were investigated; 2 allegations were substantiated. California licensing visits since 2022.
- OtherCorrection was due Nov 26, 2025Nov 19, 2025
Personal Rights (§101223(a)(3))
- OtherCorrection was due Nov 26, 2025Nov 19, 2025
Personal Rights (§101223(a)(3))
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California CCLD licensing visits since 2021 (inspections, complaint investigations and follow-ups), updated daily. Citations are matched to the latest visit on or before their correction due date, because the state download does not link them; Type A (immediate risk) and Type B totals are shown per visit kind.
Citations by visit kind (state totals)
| Visits | Count | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensing inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Other (follow-up, case management) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Type A: an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. California publishes these as totals, not per citation.
Complaints investigated
| Closed | Substantiated | Inconclusive | Unfounded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nov 8, 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 23, 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |