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GARDENA BUDDHIST CHURCH

LICENSED

1517 W. 166TH STREET, GARDENA, CA 90247

DAY CARE CENTER in Los Angeles County, California

33Elevated Risk
Buddhist temple
4.7(36)Yelp(0)
DAY CARE CENTER
Licensed for
94 children

The public record

License number
191603461
License status
LICENSED
License type
DAY CARE CENTER
Licensed capacity
94 children
Address
1517 W. 166TH STREET, GARDENA, CA 90247
County
Los Angeles County
Phone
+13103274627
Website
Not listed
License issued
September 16, 1993

Licensing visits on record

California records 2 routine inspection visits and no visits prompted by a complaint to GARDENA BUDDHIST CHURCH.

  1. Most recent inspection visit
  2. Inspection visit

What California does not publish here

The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Amenities

  • Restroom

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 4.7 average comes from 36 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star28
  • 4 star5
  • 3 star2
  • 2 star1
  • 1 star0

From Google

Recent parent reviews

  • Every summer, the Gardena Buddhist Church transforms into a lively street party for the Obon Festival -- and I never miss it. The entire block shuts down for colorful Obon dancing under the glow of paper lanterns, while the air fills with the sizzling aroma of chicken and beef teriyaki. Rows of food stalls tempt you with chewy dango, fresh musubi, fluffy shaved ice, and ice-cold drinks -- the ultimate fuel for dancing the night away. This year, Labubu even showed up to hang out and dance with us, and it made the night extra fun and unforgettable. Between the music, the laughter, and the mouthwatering food, it's a joyful way to celebrate tradition and community, one bite and one dance step at a time.

    Grace LeeAug 10, 2025

  • Outstanding Japanese language school.

    Ron MiyagiApr 2, 2025

  • Good location... poor parking but welcoming neighborhood!

    S GoddardAug 17, 2023

  • It was truly great, was there for the last day of Obon.

    Michele MitchellAug 11, 2023

  • Absolutely beautiful old old old fashioned Japanese Buddhist Temples. Very very nice Japanese community in old Torrance and Gardena! Definitely worth a trip SUN 9AM - coffee teas and donuts and activities after SUN SERVICE. BIG SMILES EVERYWHERE - even on their Reverend/Monks. Super kind and thoughtful community

    faris buellerJul 17, 2023

  • The members were friendly and welcoming.

    et yoshiAug 18, 2022

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

Questions parents ask about GARDENA BUDDHIST CHURCH

Is GARDENA BUDDHIST CHURCH a licensed child care provider in California?

Yes. GARDENA BUDDHIST CHURCH holds California licence 191603461, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on September 16, 1993. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.

What kind of child care licence does GARDENA BUDDHIST CHURCH hold?

California licenses GARDENA BUDDHIST CHURCH as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.

How many children can GARDENA BUDDHIST CHURCH care for?

GARDENA BUDDHIST CHURCH is licensed for up to 94 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.

How often has California inspected GARDENA BUDDHIST CHURCH?

California records 2 inspection visits to GARDENA BUDDHIST CHURCH, the most recent on April 19, 2024 and the earliest on record March 11, 2022. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.

Has California visited GARDENA BUDDHIST CHURCH in response to a complaint?

California records no complaint-driven visits to GARDENA BUDDHIST CHURCH. That means no concern prompted a visit on the public record, which is not the same as a clean inspection history: the state does not publish what its visits found.

Who holds the licence for GARDENA BUDDHIST CHURCH?

The licence is held by GARDENA BUDDHIST CHURCH. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Los Angeles County.

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About this record

This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.

Where this comes from

  1. Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 191603461.
  2. Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.

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