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L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SAN MATEO

608 N. EL CAMINO REAL, San Mateo, CA 94401

Facility:
414004754
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:
32

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 inspectionJune 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 25, 2026

Summary

This summary covers nine available inspections for L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SAN MATEO from September 1, 2021 through June 25, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 29, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 29, 2026.

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
9

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 4 local median in 94401

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.78
Local median
0.16

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
22%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
22%
Local median
13%

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.

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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 was not met as evidence by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in there is a staff member (S1) who has not obtained fingerprint clearance and is supervising and working with children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in there is a staff member (S1) who has not obtained fingerprint clearance and is supervising and working with children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 29, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
Official code
101170(e)(1)
View official report
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, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 17, 2024
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
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 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 children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 16, 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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Teacher Qualifications and Duties (c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. 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 children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 16, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.1(c)(1) - 101216.1(c)(1)
Official code
101216.1(c)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio (b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, 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 children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 16, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(b)(1) - 101216.3(b)(1)
Official code
101216.3(b)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 16, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.4(a)(2) - 101216.4(a)(2)
Official code
101216.4(a)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: (3) Time of each 15-minute check 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 children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 16, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(2)(C)(3) - 101429(a)(2)(C)(3)
Official code
101429(a)(2)(C)(3)