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ACADEMY OF PLAY

1013 BROADWAY, El Cajon, CA 92021

Facility:
376105153
Type:
SINGLE LICENSED CHILD 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:
94

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMay 28, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 5, 2024

Summary

This summary covers four available inspections for ACADEMY OF PLAY from October 31, 2023 through May 28, 2025.

One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 28, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 28, 2025.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
4

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

4 total inspections vs 2 local median in 92021

Compared to 128 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.5
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.09

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
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (A) 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. Staff Mariana Garcia's fingerprint clearance is not associated to the facility. Mrs. Garcia's official first day on site was 5/27/2025. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 28, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) - 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Official code
1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff Alejandra Zatarain in the infant room did not have the required 3 units in infant/toddler care. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 29, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.2(b) - 101416.2(b)
Official code
101416.2(b)