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KELLI'S PALS PRESCHOOL & DAY CARE

501 SAN JUAN ROAD, Sacramento, CA 95834

Facility:
343617215
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:
56

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJune 26, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 23, 2022

Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for KELLI'S PALS PRESCHOOL & DAY CARE from March 22, 2022 through June 26, 2025.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on June 26, 2025 and involved environmental health, with a due date of July 28, 2025.

Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
12

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 5 local median in 95834

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.44

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.

Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Lead Testing (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the director did not comply with the section cited above in that two staff mandated reporter training expired in July 2024 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 12, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
Official code
1597.16(a)(1)
Medium concern: Environmental health
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 that the lead testing has no been conducted since 2023 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 28, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Licensure Requirements Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 counts which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 17, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.954 - 1596.954
Official code
1596.954
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Written Directives for Lead Testing (b) All licensed Child Care Centers operating in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, shall test their water for lead pursuant to these written directives. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not completing lead testing which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 24, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator, and each employee... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two files, which was not completed with immunizations, and one file which was not completed with a Health Screening which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 24, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101217(a) - 101217(a)
Official code
101217(a)
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Lead Testing (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and 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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 22, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
Official code
1597.16(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
(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 was not met as evidenced by: Upon arrival, LPAs observed 22 children supervised by director and one staff member without units.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 1, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed cleaning supplies and bleach under an unlocked cabinet in a kitchen area, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 4, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
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 six out of six files reveiwed, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 4, 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)
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 in three out of six staff files reviewed, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 4, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Child's Records (a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in nine out of ten children files reviewed, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 4, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101221(a) - 101221(a)
Official code
101221(a)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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 was not met by evidenced by: LPA observed that 19 children were in the classroom areas supervised by one staff while the other staff went to open the front door which is in another room. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 23, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)