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Tutor Time Learning Center

5855 De Soto Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 · Los Angeles County
6 substantiated complaintsChild care center (preschool)

Tutor Time Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Woodland Hills, CA, licensed for up to 120 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 2004. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 2 times and investigated 9 complaints, 6 of them substantiated. The state issued 13 citations, 2 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for staff ratios (4 of 13). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is #17 of 17 centers in Woodland Hills and better than 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 1%of 10,948 California licensed centers, comparing weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#17 of 17 centers in Woodland Hills
2Type A citations
11Type B citations
2Inspections
6 of 9Complaints substantiated
13 citations from 20 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 11, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 11, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 29, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 31, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation issuedNo citationTop row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios4
Records & paperwork3
Building & playground safety2
Food & feeding1
Caregiver conduct1
Supervision1
Background checks1

Citations, newest first

Type BMay 26, 2026Case management visit (incident)Records & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(d)(1)(C)
Director did not report the unusal incident by the next business day. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care
Plan of correction due May 29, 2026
Type BDec 4, 2024Complaint investigationFood & feeding
Food service §101227(5)(b)
Interview with the Director stating the child was present during lunch hours but was not given a lunch. Ensure if children are leaving/present during lunch time, they are offered a meal.
Plan of correction due Dec 4, 2024
Type BFeb 15, 2024Case management visit (deficiencies)Records & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(d)(1)(D)
LPA Katrdzhyan discovered that the facility failed to report an incident to CCL, which took place several months ago (date unknown), involving Child 1 and Staff 1. During an interview with the Director / Cheryl Gartsman, it was confirmed that an Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624) was not submitted to CCL, per Title 22 Reporting Requirements, Section 101212. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 29, 2024
Type BFeb 7, 2024Complaint investigationBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)(1)
On 1/25/24, staff observed rodent droppings in the kitchen, near the refrigerator. The Director also observed rodent droppings in the kitchen on 1/29/24.
Plan of correction due Feb 14, 2024
Type BAug 3, 2023Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(3)
Based on documentation obtained and interviews conducted, on 01/04/23, S1 restrained C1; and on 01/17/23, S2 scratched C1 under the right arm, which poses a potential Health or Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care. 8 Each staff member will view and write a summary of their understanding of Personal Rights. Each staff should sign and date their summary and submit to LPA via email by the
Plan of correction due Aug 11, 2023
Type BAug 3, 2023Complaint investigationSupervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)
Per director, a meeting with staff will be held to review policies in place and an agenda along with attendance sheet with staff signatures will be emailed to LPA by
Plan of correction due Aug 11, 2023
Type BAug 3, 2023Complaint investigationRecords & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(f)
Per director, a meeting with staff will be held to review policies in place and an agenda along with attendance sheet with staff signatures will be emailed to LPA by
Plan of correction due Aug 11, 2023
Type BAug 3, 2023Case management visit (deficiencies)Staff ratios
Capacity limits §101161(a)
Based on interviews conducted, the preschool was providing service to C1 who is over 4.9 years of age, which poses a potential Health or Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Aug 18, 2023
Type BJun 29, 2023Complaint investigationStaff ratios
Capacity limits §101161(a)
Based on observation and interviews, On 06/14/23,5 preschool, 1 school-age, and 3 infant children were comingling in the front lobby; Staff 1,2,3,4, and6 corroborated that school-age children commingle in the library with preschool children during parent pick up, which poses a potential Health or Safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 14, 2023
Type BJun 29, 2023Complaint investigationStaff ratios
Teacher-child ratio §101216.3(a)
Based on observation, interview, and record review, on 06/15/23 at 9:02 AM LPA observed Staff 8 with 13 preschool children in classroom #3; at 9:20 AM LPA observed Staff 1 and Staff 2 with 27 preschool children in the playground, which poses a potential Health or Safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 14, 2023
Type AOct 11, 2022Complaint investigationStaff ratios
Teacher-child ratio §101216.3(a)
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: based on interviews and document review, on three separate dates out of 15 dates, facility had one teacher supervising more than 12 children, which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights to the children in care. 8 This will be submitted to LPA via email by: 10/18/2022
Plan of correction due Oct 11, 2022
Type ASep 15, 2022Case management visit (deficiencies)Background checks
Criminal record clearance §101170(e)(1)
Based on observations, interviews, and review of Guardian the facility did not ensure background clearance was obtained for 2 adults who were in care and supervison of children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 meeting agenda with staff signatures as verification by end of day on 9/16/2022. Director will provided LPA verification of Live Scan initiated background clearance for A1 by end of day on 9/16/2022.
Plan of correction due Sep 15, 2022
Type BSep 15, 2022Case management visit (other)Building & playground safety
Lead in drinking water §101700.3(b)(1)
Based on observation, interviews, and review of Lead water testing samples 1 Faciilty has replaced faucets/ outlets, identified with an Action Lead Exceedance of 5.5 ppb or over. These outlets will not be accessible for use until a retest has occurred. Director will email LPA a copy of parent notification letter via email by 9/16/2022. Director will send LPA a copy of the re-test summary once completed on or before 10/14/2022. taken on 8/23/2022 revealed that levels of lead were beyond allowable amount deemed by the State of California. 3 Handwashing sinks have lead exceedance levels of sample "D" is 6.01 ppb, sample "I" is 5.90 ppb, and sample "J" is 16.0 ppb. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Oct 15, 2022

Complaint investigations

SubstantiatedDec 4, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Nov 26, 2024
Substantiated allegation:
Staff did not ensure that day-care child was provided a lunch.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedMar 7, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Feb 12, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedFeb 7, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Jan 29, 2024
Substantiated allegation:
Facility has vermin
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedAug 3, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Jun 28, 2023
Substantiated allegations:
Facility staff are not providing adequate supervision to day-care children resulting in a child being bit by another child in care.
Facility did not report an incident to a parent.
2 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedAug 3, 2023Complaint investigationreceived May 23, 2023
Substantiated allegation:
Staff handled day-care children in a rough manner
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedJul 20, 2023Complaint investigationreceived May 1, 2023
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedJun 29, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Jan 17, 2023
Substantiated allegations:
Allegation: Facility commingling day-care children.
Allegation: Facility operating out of ratio.
2 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedOct 11, 2022Complaint investigationreceived Jul 20, 2022
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedOct 11, 2022Complaint investigationreceived Jul 20, 2022
Substantiated allegation:
Ratio: Facility is out of ratio
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.

About this center

Licensed capacity120 children
License typeChild care center (preschool)
License statusLicensed
Licensed sinceOct 4, 2004
LicenseeTutor Time Learning Centers, LLC
AdministratorCheryl Gartsman
Phone(818) 710-1677
State facility #197411211

Other licenses at this address

Common questions

Does Tutor Time Learning Center take infants?

Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children. An infant center is licensed separately at the same address (listed below).

Has Tutor Time Learning Center had any serious violations?

California issued 2 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Oct 11, 2022, for teacher-child ratio. Each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Tutor Time Learning Center?

California investigated 9 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 6. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.

How does Tutor Time Learning Center compare with other daycares in Woodland Hills?

It is #17 of 17 centers in Woodland Hills by weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 10,948 California centers with enough inspection history).

When was Tutor Time Learning Center last inspected?

Jan 21, 2026. No citations were issued during that visit.

How much does Tutor Time Learning Center cost?

California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Tutor Time Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Los Angeles County, which includes Woodland Hills, was $1,087 a month for preschoolers (about $1,370 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.

Who runs Tutor Time Learning Center?

The licensee is Tutor Time Learning Centers, LLC, and the administrator listed with the state is Cheryl Gartsman.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from California Department of Social Services inspection and complaint reports. Type A citations are the state’s most serious category (an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or personal rights); Type B citations are a potential risk. A citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall. Complaint allegations appear here only when the state substantiated them.

To read the full state reports, search facility number 197411211 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.