Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.17
- Local median
- 0.64
GATEWAY ACADEMY
12818 EAST END AVENUE, Chino, CA 91710
- Facility:
- 364819909
- Type:
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Status:
- Closed, Single License Conversion
- Records checked:
- July 17, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- California Community Care Licensing Division
- District office:
- Not listed
- License effective:
- Not found
- Capacity:
- 120
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 inspectionJuly 31, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 4, 2023
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for GATEWAY ACADEMY from November 10, 2022 through July 31, 2025.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 31, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 31, 2025.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
1 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 5 local median in 91710
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.52
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 2, 2024July 31, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 2, 2024July 31, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the file review the LPA was unable to review S2 on the association list. Director understands all staff must have a Criminal Record Clearance and be associated to the facility prior to working with the children. $500 civil penalty assessed.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 31, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) - 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
- Official code
- 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
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. During staff file review the LPA was unable to review a valid Mandated Reporter certificate for S3, S4, and S5.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 7, 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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the staff file review the LPA was unable to review a current CPR/1st Aid certificate for any of the staff present at the facility.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 7, 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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Personnel Requirements (f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During staff file review the LPA was unable to review immunizations for S2.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 7, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216(f) - 101216(f)
- Official code
- 101216(f)
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 observations, interviews conducted, and records reviewed, the director did not comply with the section cited above as director did not ensure mandated reporter trainings were completed by the expiration dates which poses a potential safety risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 31, 2024
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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews conducted, and records reviewed, the director did not comply with the section cited above as director did not ensure required immunizations were maintained for all staff which poses a potential health risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 31, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Teacher-Child Ratio:There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, it was found that on 05/17 and 05/18/2023 the facility was found to be out of ratio intermittently though out the day. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 24, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
- Official code
- 101216.3(a)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 observation and staff interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility representative stated there are no carbon monoxide detectors within the center, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by November 14, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.954 - 1596.954
- Official code
- 1596.954
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed broken floor tiles at exits by the end of the hallway and exit by shared bathroom, broken door handle on the boys bathroom (shared Bumbles/Jrs) and bathroom door dragging in Jr bathroom, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by November 14, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
- Official code
- 101238(a)
Higher 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. LPA observed goo gone, Lysol and Clorox wipes stored in the unlocked classroom cabinet. In addition, 2 teachers purses were also present with over the counter medication accessible, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by November 14, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
- Official code
- 101238(g)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Outdoor Activity Space (e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. (1) Sand, woodchips and peagravel, or rubber mats commercially produced for the purposes of (e) above, are permitted. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed the playground area with insufficient woodchips and/or sand surrounding the activity space, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by November 14, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238.2(e)(1) - 101238.2(e)(1)
- Official code
- 101238.2(e)(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in. LPA observed the outdoor activity equipment to be full of rust and sharp paint chips, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by November 14, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101239(o)(1) - 101239(o)(1)
- Official code
- 101239(o)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Food Service All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of lltter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed one roach crawling in the kitchen by the trashcan. which poses as a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by November 24, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101227(a)(18) - 101227(a)(18)
- Official code
- 101227(a)(18)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floors of all rooms shall have a surface that is safe and clean. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed classroom floors to have dirt/gunk, the rugs in the classroom were not in clean/sanitary condition and air vents are full of dust and debris. which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by November 24, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238.3(b) - 101238.3(b)
- Official code
- 101238.3(b)
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, staff interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The last disaster drill was completed on 06/16/2021, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights 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 101174(d) - 101174(d)
- Official code
- 101174(d)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed S1 is missing immunizations in their file. S1 confirmed not having immunization record, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights 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
- HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
- Official code
- 1596.7995(a)(1)
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 as S2 and S4 are missing mandated reporter certification, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights 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
- HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
- Official code
- 1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Personnel Requirements (2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as S1 and S3 are missing LIC 503, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights 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 101216(g)(2) - 101216(g)(2)
- Official code
- 101216(g)(2)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Food Service (6) Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, staff interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above the last menu LPA observed posted was October 2022. Facility representative indicated using the October 2022 menu for November 2002, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights 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 101227(a)(6) - 101227(a)(6)
- Official code
- 101227(a)(6)