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LA VINA STATE PRESCHOOL

8594 ROAD 23, Madera, CA 93637

Facility:
203810160
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:
15

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMay 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 15, 2026

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for LA VINA STATE PRESCHOOL from August 3, 2021 through May 15, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on December 19, 2024 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of December 30, 2024.

Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Two later inspections, from December 8, 2025 through May 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
6

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 4 local median in 93637

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.5
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.15

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.

View official report
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 observation , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed two adjacent gates separating outdoor play area and outside school campus. LPA observed child gate lock was damaged on one gate and the adjacent gate was unlocked. Facility representative immediately secured the gate and stated she would place an order to have child safety lock repaired.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 30, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223 Personal Rights(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff grabbed the child from by the arms and left red marks on both forearms which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff grabbed the child from by the arms and left red marks on both forearms which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 26, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
(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 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 submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1) Events reported shall include the following:(f) The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff did not report the incident to the parents which poses a potential health, safety, or pesonal rights to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 26, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(d)(1)(f) - 101212(d)(1)(f)
Official code
101212(d)(1)(f)