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SUNSHINE CENTER

528 SOUTH REAL ROAD, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Facility:
153801918
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
32

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionDecember 3, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 9, 2023

Summary

This summary covers four available inspections for SUNSHINE CENTER from February 2, 2022 through December 3, 2025.

Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on December 3, 2025 and involved facility condition, with a due date of December 3, 2025.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
4

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

4 total inspections vs 5.5 local median in 93309

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.25
Local median
0.2

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
75%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.4

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The LPA observed that the restrooms in the preschool and school-age classrooms were not clean or sanitary which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 3, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed dirty floors, dirty restrooms, and clutter in the classrooms which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 16, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Food Service (18) All kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed in the kitchen cabinets rat droppings which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 6, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101227(a)(18) - 101227(a)(18)
Official code
101227(a)(18)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Teacher Qualifications and Duties (c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the Director did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 2 staff memebers do not have 3 infant units which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 4, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.1(c)(1) - 101216.1(c)(1)
Official code
101216.1(c)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Preschool Program with Toddler Component (2) The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children. Space planning and usage for the toddler component shall be governed by the provisions of Section 101438.3. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space must be approved by the Department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Child #2 is a school age child and is commingling preschool children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 4, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.4(a)(2) - 101216.4(a)(2)
Official code
101216.4(a)(2)