Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center is a licensed child care center in San Fernando, CA, licensed for up to 200 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 2003. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 4 times. The state issued 4 citations, 2 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for building & playground safety (2 of 4). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 11 centers in San Fernando and has more citations per inspection than 79% of California licensed centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA Garcia observed a push gate that was not able to close or lock and was slightly open upon inspection. LPA attempted to close the gate, but it would not close or lock, staying slightly ajar and making the gate accessible for children to exit the play yard and enter the head start play yard.
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA Garcia observed Lilian Luna (Adult #1) interacting with children in the classroom.
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed adult #1 assiting with preschool children without a fingerprint clearance, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (a) California’s Action Level for lead in water at Child Care Centers is 5 ppb. (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 5.5 ppb shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance...This requirement was not met by evidence by 1 Facility will remove water fountains and sumbit a picture by email to Palmdale regional Office by due date. base on interview and record review ALE results containing lead in drinking water fountain F, I, and K which is out of compliance with the allowable ALE of 5.5 ppb. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
How common are lead-in-water citations in Los Angeles County? See the county-by-county report →
About this center
Common questions
Does Vaughn Next Century Learning Center take infants?
Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children.
Has Vaughn Next Century Learning Center had any serious violations?
California issued 2 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Sep 18, 2025, for criminal record clearance. Each citation is listed in full above.
How does Vaughn Next Century Learning Center compare with other daycares in San Fernando?
It is #9 of 11 centers in San Fernando by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 79% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Vaughn Next Century Learning Center last inspected?
Aug 24, 2026. The state issued at least one citation during that visit.
How much does Vaughn Next Century Learning Center cost?
California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Vaughn Next Century Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Los Angeles County, which includes San Fernando, was $1,087 a month for preschoolers (about $1,370 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.
Who runs Vaughn Next Century Learning Center?
The licensee is Vaughn Next Century Learning Center, and the administrator listed with the state is Katia Handal.
Licensed centers nearby
11480 Herrick Ave., Pacoima · under 0.1 mi away · 166 spotsMore citations than mostWooden Shoe Preschool
1525 Glenoaks Blvd, San Fernando · ZIP 91340 away · 74 spotsAmong the most citedYMCA Infant Learning Center
11133 O'melveny St,bung Aa 939, San Fernando · ZIP 91340 away · 24 spotsNo citationsPacoima Early Education Center
11059 Herrick St., Pacoima · 0.9 mi away · 115 spotsAmong the most citedAmanecer/Ca Children's Academy
623 N. Hager Street, San Fernando · 0.9 mi away · 48 spotsAbout typicalTelfair Avenue Early Education Center
10915 Telfair Ave, Pacoima · 0.9 mi away · 115 spotsMore citations than most
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 197410588 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
Comparing centers? See how to choose a daycare: 30 questions to ask and a printable checklist.