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Pinocchio Child Care Center

401 1/2 S. Berendo St., Los Angeles, CA 900204.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
2016

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About

About Pinocchio Child Care Center

Pinocchio Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Los Angeles, California. The state has licensed it since September 14, 2016, for up to 48 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Aug 2023, with 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations.

Preschool / pre-KMeals providedSecure entrySTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2–5 years old
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “8 AM - 6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2–5 years old
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
EnrichmentBallet, Tae-Kwon-Do (offered free of charge to enrolled families)
StaffTrained in CPR, first aid, and emergency preparedness
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Extended care available for working parents
SafetySecure entry systems and strict sign-in/out procedures
Assistance it acceptsCalifornia State Preschool Program (CSPP)
Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Pinocchio Child Care Center 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Pinocchio Child Care Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Pinocchio Child Care Center since Aug 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
48 children
First licensed
2016
License number
#198019026
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Summary

3 visits since Aug 2023 · Last visit Sep 11, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 3, as the state counts them

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  1. Sep 11, 2026Inspection
  2. Mar 13, 2025Inspection
  3. Aug 16, 2023Inspection

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 Pinocchio Child Care Center

Is Pinocchio Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 14, 2016.

Does Pinocchio Child Care Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Pinocchio Child Care Center since Aug 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Pinocchio Child Care Center care for?

48, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Pinocchio Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Pinocchio Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (213) 381-6080 to ask.

What is Pinocchio Child Care Center's phone number?

(213) 381-6080.

Where is Pinocchio Child Care Center?

401 1/2 S. Berendo St., Los Angeles, CA 90020. The nearest other daycare we list is New Horizon Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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