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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY ACADEMY C. D. C.

17601 LASSEN STREET, Northridge, CA 91325

Facility:
197402924
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:
40

Inspection snapshot

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

Latest inspectionAugust 26, 2024
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 26, 2024

Summary

This summary covers two available inspections for SAN FERNANDO VALLEY ACADEMY C. D. C. from July 24, 2024 through August 26, 2024.

One inspection recorded a violation, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 24, 2024 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of July 25, 2024.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
2

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

2 total inspections vs 2.5 local median in 91325

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
5.5
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
4%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.07

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Health-Related Services (e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (1) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be centrally stored in accordance with the requirements specified below: (A) Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation, record review, and interview, Licensee did not meet above requirement. LPA observed two cough medicines in high cabinet with no lock and FR's perscription medication in an open drawer in Teacher Desk that was fully visible and accessible to children at time of inspection. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 25, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(1)(A) - 101226(e)(1)(A)
Official code
101226(e)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
Wading Pools (a) Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 101238(e), fencing is not required for inflatable or other portable plastic wading pools with sides low enough for children using the pool(s) to step out unassisted. (1)These pools shall be emptied after each use. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and interview, Licensee did not meet above regulation. LPA observed a plastic wading pool right in front Preschool 4-5 entrance that was filled with water at time of inspection and covered with plastic. FR states that this was used in preparation for water play and for water to warm. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 25, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.5(a)(1) - 101238.5(a)(1)
Official code
101238.5(a)(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Licensure Requirements Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and interview, Licensee did not comply with the above redgulation. LPA observed carbon monoxide detector in Preschool 4-5 that had no batteries at time of inspection, FR states battery was removed as it was beeping and requested maintenance to come yesterday to fix it. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 24, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.954 - 1596.954
Official code
1596.954
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 LPA observation, Licensee did not meet the above regulation. LPA observed Preschool 4-5, that is being used by children, to have clutter through out the room with items stacked and leaning unbalanced at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 23, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Outdoor Activity Space (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation, Licensee did not meet the above regulation. LPA observed a variety of hazards in outdoor play area including a loose screw, dried out plants, and spider webs through out play yard and on outdoor play equipment at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 23, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(d)(2) - 101238.2(d)(2)
Official code
101238.2(d)(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, Licensee did not meet above regulation from 1 of 1 staff files reviewed at time of inspection. FR states she does not have it in the file at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 23, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
Official code
1596.7995(a)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, Licensee did not meet above regulation by 2 of 4 children not having a physician's report. LPA observed a Health Examination Waiver in children's file that is not applicable to this program. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 23, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code
101220(a)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and interview, Licensee did not meet above regulation. LPA observed two cough syrups stored in high cabinet in Preschool 2-3 that did not have a child safety and not be labeled or dated at time of inspection. FR states this medicine was for C1 that she no longer takes. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 24, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(2) - 101226(e)(2)
Official code
101226(e)(2)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (4) Nonprescription medications may be administered without approval or instructions from the child's physician if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each nonprescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, Licensee did not meet above requirement. FR states this medication was for C1, LPA record review did not observe anything written approval for medicine in C1's file or attached to medicine at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 24, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(4)(B) - 101226(e)(4)(B)
Official code
101226(e)(4)(B)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Food Service (1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and interview, Licensee did not meet above regulation. LPA did not observe any snacks available for children, FR states that children bring lunches and snacks from home and that they only provide milk and limited snacks. LPA observed children eating their lunch and requesting additional food to which there was only a limited amount. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 23, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101227(a)(1) - 101227(a)(1)
Official code
101227(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, Licensee did not meet above regulation by 1 of 1 staff not having proof of current Pediatric First Aid/CPR with FR having one that expired on 10/07/2021. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 23, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(f) - 101216(f)
Official code
101216(f)