Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.5
- Local median
- 0.18
SOUTH HILLS ACADEMY
1600 E. FRANCISQUITO AVE., West Covina, CA 91791
- Facility:
- 198021431
- Type:
- SINGLE LICENSED CHILD 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:
- 120
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJuly 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for SOUTH HILLS ACADEMY from July 23, 2024 through July 1, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 20, 2026 and involved child guidance, with a due date of June 3, 2026.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from May 29, 2026 through July 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 20
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
7 in last 12 months
20 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 91791
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 18%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.25
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
August 5, 2025May 12, 2026May 20, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 5, 2025August 6, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 5, 2025May 20, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Rugs in classrooms 126 and 130 with corners and edges curled up which could pose a tripping hazard.
- Report comments
- Rugs in classrooms 126 and 130 with corners and edges curled up which could pose a tripping hazard.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(2)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Blue/yellow children sized picnic table/bench with connected benches (picnic table/bench) with seating on both sides of the table in the play yard with seating on one side was observed to not be properly secured due to missing screws.
- Inspector notes
- This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Blue/yellow children sized picnic table/bench with connected benches (picnic table/bench) with seating on both sides of the table in the play yard with seating on one side was observed to not be properly secured due to missing screws.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101239(o)(1) - 101239(o)(1)
- Official code
- 101239(o)(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: S4 indicated that they witnessed S7 and S9 speak inappropriately to children such as yelling. S5 and S6 also indicated that they witnessed S8 speak inappropriately to children such as getting upset and speaking really loud to children. Out of 5 children interviewed, C4 indicated that they witnessed S8 scream at C5.
- Inspector notes
- S4 indicated that they witnessed S7 and S9 speak inappropriately to children such as yelling. S5 and S6 also indicated that they witnessed S8 speak inappropriately to children such as getting upset and speaking really loud to children. Out of 5 children interviewed, C4 indicated that they witnessed S8 scream at C5.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 3, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 1596.866 Additional health and safety training; condition of licensure (d) Completion of the training required pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be demonstrated, upon request of the licensing agency, by the following: (3) In addition to training programs specified in paragraphs (1) and (2), training programs or courses in pediatric first aid, pediatric CPR, and preventive health practices offered or .......... This requirement is not met as evidenced by:LPA observed that director qualifications were missing from S1’s file and not readily available.
- Inspector notes
- (3) In addition to training programs specified in paragraphs (1) and (2), training programs or courses in pediatric first aid, pediatric CPR, and preventive health practices offered or .......... This requirement is not met as evidenced by:LPA observed that director qualifications were missing from S1’s file and not readily available.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 3, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.866(d)(3) - 1596.866(d)(3)
- Official code
- 1596.866(d)(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 101216 Personnel Requirements (a) Child care center personnel shall be competent to provide the services necessary to meet the individual needs of children in care and shall at all times be employed in numbers sufficient to meet those needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: C2 sustained an injury on the hand at the facility and was crying for a good few minutes but Staff didn’t notice and did not attend to C2 until P2 point it out to Staff.
- Report comments
- C2 sustained an injury on the hand at the facility and was crying for a good few minutes but Staff didn’t notice and did not attend to C2 until P2 point it out to Staff.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 26, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216(a) - 101216(a)
- Official code
- 101216(a)
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be event.(1) Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Injury sustained by C1 and C2 were not reported to parent/authorized representative and the department.
- Report comments
- Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be event.(1) Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Injury sustained by C1 and C2 were not reported to parent/authorized representative and the department.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 26, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101212(d)(1)(C) - 101212(d)(1)(C)
- Official code
- 101212(d)(1)(C)
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Current Roster of Children Provided Care in Facility Required: Each child day care facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The facility not having a complete roster available for the department. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.841 - 1596.841
- Official code
- 1596.841
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel Records. Personnel records shall be maintained on the licensee, administrator, and each employee, and shall contain specified information. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: There is no current copy of the Personnel Report (LIC 500) for the department to review. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101217(a) - 101217(a)
- Official code
- 101217(a)
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, 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. No fire drills were documented and not conducted since 02/2025
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
- Official code
- 101174(d)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (e) Faucets used by children for personal care shall deliver hot water. (4) All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Additional equipment, aids and/or conveniences shall be provided as needed in centers that serve children with physical disabilities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed 1 toilet located between class rooms 127 and 130, not flushing properly.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101239(e)(4) - 101239(e)(4)
- Official code
- 101239(e)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff #4,5,6,7,8, and 9 do not have a Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
- Official code
- 1596.8662(b)(1)
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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff #1,3,6,7,8 and 9 do not have proof of either or all TB, MMR, TDAP, or the FLU on file.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
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: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties (f) When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made for a fully qualified teacher as specified in Section 101216.1(c) to act as substitute. This substitute child care center director shall be aware of center operations, including total enrollment; shall be trained in program operation; and shall be designated as an authorized person to correct operational deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to children's health and safety. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, 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. Although a teacher helped the LPA on this date as the Director has been out, there is no Designation of facility responsibility for anyone.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101215.1(f) - 101215.1(f)
- Official code
- 101215.1(f)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties (m) A child care center director shall complete 16 hours of health and safety training if necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The Director does not have current Pediatric First Aid and CPR on file.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101215.1(m) - 101215.1(m)
- Official code
- 101215.1(m)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Personnel Requirements (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff #1,3,6,7, and 9 do not have the LIC 503 Health Screening on file.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
- Official code
- 101216(g)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Personnel Requirements (B) A copy of the signed LIC 9052 (11/94) shall be kept in the employee's personnel record. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff #1,3,6,7, and 9 do not have the LIC 9052 on file.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216(l)(1)(B) - 101216(l)(1)(B)
- Official code
- 101216(l)(1)(B)
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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff #3,5,6,7, 8, and 9 do not have proof of education in file
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216.1(c) - 101216.1(c)
- Official code
- 101216.1(c)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel Records (a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff #2,3,6,7, and 9 do not have the LIC 501 on file.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101217(a) - 101217(a)
- Official code
- 101217(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Personnel Records (b) Personnel records shall be maintained for all volunteers and shall contain the following: (3) For volunteers that are required to be fingerprinted pursuant to Section 101170: (A) A signed statement regarding their criminal record history as required by Section 101170(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff #1,3,6,7, and 9 do not have the LIC 508 on file.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101217(b)(3)(A) - 101217(b)(3)(A)
- Official code
- 101217(b)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Sign In and Sign Out (a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review. the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed out of 46 children 4 were not signed in and 1 other child was signed in a day early.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229.1(a)(1) - 101229.1(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101229.1(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report