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The Journey Begins

6438 York Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 900424.6· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
34
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
2016
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About The Journey Begins

The Journey Begins is a licensed infant center in Los Angeles, California. The state has licensed it since August 9, 2016, for up to 34 children, serving infants.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 14 visits since Mar 2023, with 3 Type A and 12 Type B citations.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals provided

Ages served: infants

From the state license. Ages it lists: infancy through elementary school
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Type
Infant center
Ages
Infants
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
34 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfantsFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy through elementary school
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
LanguagesASL, Spanish
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Journey Begins 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 The Journey Begins

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 14 visits to The Journey Begins since Mar 2023. Its published counts show 3 Type A and 12 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Infant center
Capacity
34 children
Ages
Infants
First licensed
2016
License number
#198018994
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Summary

14 visits since Mar 2023 · Last visit Aug 5, 2026

Type A citations 3 · Type B citations 12, 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. Aug 5, 2026Inspection
  2. Dec 8, 2025Visit
  3. Jul 30, 2025Inspection
  4. Apr 30, 2025Visit
  5. Apr 30, 2025Visit
  6. Mar 4, 2025Complaint investigationType A 2 · Type B 1
  7. Feb 19, 2025Visit
  8. Feb 19, 2025Visit
  9. Feb 19, 2025VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  10. Nov 26, 2024Visit
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Jul 18, 2024Inspection
  2. Jun 10, 2024Visit
  3. Jul 17, 2023Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  4. Mar 7, 2023Visit

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 The Journey Begins

Is The Journey Begins licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 9, 2016.

Does The Journey Begins have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 14 visits to The Journey Begins since Mar 2023. Its published counts show 3 Type A and 12 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can The Journey Begins care for?

34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants.

What are The Journey Begins' hours?

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

How much does The Journey Begins cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (323) 551-5922 to ask.

What is The Journey Begins' phone number?

(323) 551-5922.

Where is The Journey Begins?

6438 York Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90042. The nearest other daycare we list is Rayuela School, 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).