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SIERRA PRESCHOOL

11077 WHITFORD, Riverside, CA 92505

Facility:
334818112
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:
53

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 inspectionApril 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 9, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for SIERRA PRESCHOOL from June 15, 2022 through April 9, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 6, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of March 7, 2026.

Two later inspections, from April 2, 2026 through April 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 8 local median in 92505

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.55
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
27%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.33

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.

Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
101216.4(a)(2) Preschool Program with Toddler Component (2) The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children. Space planning and usage for the toddler component shall be governed by the provisions of Section 101438.3. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space must be approved by the Department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that at 7:45AM LPA observed 2 toddler children with preschool and school age children in a preschool classroom which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that at 7:45AM LPA observed 2 toddler children with preschool and school age children in a preschool classroom which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 7, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.4(a)(2) - 101216.4(a)(2)
Official code
101216.4(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that at 7:45AM LPA observed a teacher with 16 children in a preschool classroom which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 7, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Outdoor Activity Space (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that at 8:08AM LPA observed a cracked step on play structure which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(d)(1) - 101238.2(d)(1)
Official code
101238.2(d)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
101239.1(a) Napping Equipment- (a) Cots used for napping shall be maintained in a safe condition. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on direct observation and interviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that several cots are frayed, torn and not in good condition which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on direct observation and interviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that several cots are frayed, torn and not in good condition which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 1, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239.1(a) - 101239.1(a)
Official code
101239.1(a)
View official report
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 in that sign in/out sheet did not have full signatures of authorized representatives which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 5, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in they the facility has not been logging in sleep for children under 24 months which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 5, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(2)(B) - 101429(a)(2)(B)
Official code
101429(a)(2)(B)