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SHANEL VALLEY ACADEMY EARLY LEARNING CENTER

1 RALPH BETTCHER DRIVE, Hopland, CA 95449

Facility:
233010489
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:
24

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 inspectionMay 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 6, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for SHANEL VALLEY ACADEMY EARLY LEARNING CENTER from August 31, 2023 through May 27, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 27, 2026 and involved supervision, with a due date of June 10, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
13

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 3 local median in Mendocino County

Compared to 34 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.77
Local median
0.37

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
23%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
62%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.5

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: Incident records
Report finding
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. This regulation was not met as evidenced by Based on written UIR and Director statement, an unusual incident occured on 2/2/26 which was not reported to the department until 5/21/26 which poses a risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 10, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(d) - 101212(d)
Official code
101212(d)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This regulation was not met as evidenced by Based on camera footage and Director statement, a child was released to the playground by S1 where no staff were present and was alone without supervision for two and a half minutes which poses a potenetial risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 10, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
View official report
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, two children's files (C2 and C5) did not contain medical assessments which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 21, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code
101220(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Immunizations (g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, two children's files (C3 and C5) did not contain complete immunization records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 21, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220.1(g) - 101220.1(g)
Official code
101220.1(g)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
(c) Any proposed changes in the plan of operation that affect services to children shall be subject to departmental approval prior to implementation and shall be reported as specified in Section 101212. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, children were playing in the outdoor area that the facility had requested to approve for use but had not yet been approved by the department which poses a potential threat to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 19, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101173(c) - 101173(c)
Official code
101173(c)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on an Unusual Incident Report submitted by the facility and interviews from staff, a child (C1), had snuck inside the classroom without being seen by staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 28, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101129(a)(1) - 101129(a)(1)
Official code
101129(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: On 12/27/24, licensee failed to maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level for water lead testing resulting with values of 5.5 ppb or greater for faucet "B". Water testing results identified with Action Level Exceedance as defined in WD section 101700.3. are not deemed safe to drink. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 28, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
(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. The requirement was not met as evidenced by: Site Supervisor stated that she would enroll and take an EMSA approved preventative health and safety course and submit proof of completion to LPA by email at robert.maciel@dss.ca.gov. Based on record review, the site supervisor did not possess verification of training in preventative health and safety which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 4, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101215.1(m) - 101215.1(m)
Official code
101215.1(m)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
101212 ...during the operation of the child care center if any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by… next working day... In addition, a written report…shall be submitted to the Department within seven days...(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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review staff who directly observed or later became aware of the incidents did not report it to the Department and did not submit a written incident report as required. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction / follow-up note
Based on interview and record review staff who directly observed or later became aware of the incidents did not report it to the Department and did not submit a written incident report as required. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 12, 2024
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: Not to be locked in any room, building or center premises by day or night. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, C1 was restrained in the preschool bathroom on 11/16/23 by A9 and on 2/14/24 by A8. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 12, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(6) - 101223(a)(6)
Official code
101223(a)(6)