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A Gr8t Beginning Academy

319 & 321 E. Carson Street, Carson, CA 907454.7· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
2007
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About A Gr8t Beginning Academy

A Gr8t Beginning Academy is a licensed child care center in Carson, California. The state has licensed it since December 28, 2007, for up to 75 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Nov 2021, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Two through six years old
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesTwo through six years old
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and summer camp
Daily lifePotty training: Potty-training assistance is provided as needed at no additional cost.
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

A Gr8t Beginning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Los Angeles County has a median price of $257 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Los Angeles County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$257
Home daycare$284

Toddler

Center$221
Home daycare$230

Preschool

Center$225
Home daycare$222

School age

Center$199
Home daycare$186

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for A Gr8t Beginning Academy

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to A Gr8t Beginning Academy since Nov 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
75 children
First licensed
2007
License number
#198013605
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Summary

3 visits since Nov 2021 · Last visit Nov 13, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Nov 13, 2025Inspection
  2. Dec 8, 2022Inspection
  3. Nov 17, 2021Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about A Gr8t Beginning Academy

Is A Gr8t Beginning Academy licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 28, 2007.

Does A Gr8t Beginning Academy have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to A Gr8t Beginning Academy since Nov 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can A Gr8t Beginning Academy care for?

75, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are A Gr8t Beginning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A Gr8t Beginning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (310) 847-5511 to ask.

What is A Gr8t Beginning Academy's phone number?

(310) 847-5511.

Where is A Gr8t Beginning Academy?

319 & 321 E. Carson Street, Carson, CA 90745. The nearest other daycare we list is Carson Park, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).