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UC RIVERSIDE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

3333 WATKINS DRIVE, Riverside, CA 92507

Facility:
334802737
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:
220

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 inspectionJanuary 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 14, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for UC RIVERSIDE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER from August 18, 2022 through January 14, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 5, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of September 8, 2025.

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
7

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 5 local median in 92507

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.71
Local median
0.42

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
57%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

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
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
101170 Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review…shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department… This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview conducted, and records reviewed, it was disclosed S1 has been working at the facility since 12/02/2024 without obtaining a criminal record clearance which poses an immediate safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on observation, interview conducted, and records reviewed, it was disclosed S1 has been working at the facility since 12/02/2024 without obtaining a criminal record clearance which poses an immediate safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 8, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
Official code
101170(e)(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
101238 Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA discussed with Director to ensure items that could pose a danger are stored inaccessible to children. Staff members immediately placed the knives in areas inaccessible to children during the visit. Based on observations, LPA observed knives in unlocked drawers which poses an immediate safety risk to children in care. One knife was located inside a drawer of one classroom with a broken lock. Another knife was located inside an unlocked drawer with the key attached.
Inspector notes
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA discussed with Director to ensure items that could pose a danger are stored inaccessible to children. Staff members immediately placed the knives in areas inaccessible to children during the visit. Based on observations, LPA observed knives in unlocked drawers which poses an immediate safety risk to children in care. One knife was located inside a drawer of one classroom with a broken lock. Another knife was located inside an unlocked drawer with the key attached.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 14, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1596.7995(a)(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed...at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA discussed the requirement to maintain documentation of the required immunizations for all employees and volunteers. Director agreed to provide proof of required immunizations for S2, S3, S4, and S5 to LPA by 08/08/2025. Based on observations and records reviewed, the director did not comply with the section cited above as director did not ensure all required immunizations were maintained for four out of five staff present which poses a potential health risk to children in care.
Correction / follow-up note
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA discussed the requirement to maintain documentation of the required immunizations for all employees and volunteers. Director agreed to provide proof of required immunizations for S2, S3, S4, and S5 to LPA by 08/08/2025. Based on observations and records reviewed, the director did not comply with the section cited above as director did not ensure all required immunizations were maintained for four out of five staff present which poses a potential health risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 8, 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers 101700.3 (b)(1): A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on records review of required lead testing, the facility had lead values of 5.5 or above on water outlets: C This is a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 28, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101700.3(b)(1) - 101700.3(b)(1)
Official code
101700.3(b)(1)
View official report
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 in 7/7 (persons) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 5, 2022
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)