Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.5
- Local median
- 0.59
L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SANTA CRUZ
3205 SALISBURY DRIVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
- Facility:
- 444416435
- 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:
- 38
Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionMarch 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SANTA CRUZ from July 15, 2021 through March 16, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 2, 2024 and involved medication, with a due date of May 17, 2024.
Four later inspections, from July 9, 2025 through March 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 20
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 95065
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 42%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.1
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
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No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as two out of four staff members need to complete Mandated Reporter training, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 17, 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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one staff member was missing proof of immunization to measles, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons 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: Medication
- Report finding
- Health-Related Services (3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as no paperwork was completed for the child's EpiPen, including parent consent and physicans note, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 17, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101226(e)(3)(B) - 101226(e)(3)(B)
- Official code
- 101226(e)(3)(B)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Food Service (1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as opened food containers were not properly sealed in the freezer and pantry, and the fridge needs to be cleaned, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 17, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101227(a)(1) - 101227(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101227(a)(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Site Director did not get fingerprint clearances for staff member 1 (S1) after being cited for fingerprint clearances on 7/25/2022 and allowed staff to continue to be present at the facility which poses an immediate threat to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 28, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101170(e) - 101170(e)
- Official code
- 101170(e)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: 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 for 1 out of 7 staff members present, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 26, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101170(e) - 101170(e)
- Official code
- 101170(e)
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 interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for one classroom at the facility which did not have a carbon monoxide detector, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 29, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.954 - 1596.954
- Official code
- 1596.954
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 and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as cleaning solution spray bottles were observed in the classroom on the counter, accessible to children, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 27, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
- Official code
- 101238(g)
Medium 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for area under the swings and at the base of the slide where the ground is visible, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 29, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238.2(e) - 101238.2(e)
- Official code
- 101238.2(e)
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 observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 2 out of 7 staff members, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 5, 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 observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 2 out of 7 staff members, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 29, 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: Background screening
- Report finding
- Criminal Record Clearance (d) All individuals subject to criminal record review shall, be fingerprinted and sign a Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508 [Rev. 1/03]) under penalty of perjury. 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 for 1 out of 7 staff members, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 29, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101170(d) - 101170(d)
- Official code
- 101170(d)
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 observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 1 out of 7 staff members, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 5, 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
- Personnel Records (a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g). 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 for 2 out of 7 staff members present, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 5, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101217(a)(12) - 101217(a)(12)
- Official code
- 101217(a)(12)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child's Records (b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: 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 for Preadmission Health History- Parents Report for 6 out of 10 childrens files, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 29, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101221(b) - 101221(b)
- Official code
- 101221(b)
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 observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for new digital sign-in/out process that does not require full legal signature of parent/guardian, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 29, 2022
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)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Reporting Requirements (b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s). 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 for new Site Director, Lanie Choi, who started employment 7/1/2022 without reporting to Licensing, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 29, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101212(b) - 101212(b)
- Official code
- 101212(b)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 101170 Criminal Record Clearances (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review... shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance 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 for 3 out of 7 staff members, which poses a potential 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 for 3 out of 7 staff members, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 26, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101170(e)(2) - 101170(e)(2)
- Official code
- 101170(e)(2)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 101238 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 and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in for dirty diaper changing table located in classroom #1, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Report comments
- Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in for dirty diaper changing table located in classroom #1, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 27, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
- Official code
- 101238(a)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Outdoor Activity Space. 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. LPA observed ground visible in areas of the climbing structure where cushioning is required to observe a fall which poses a potential risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 13, 2021
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238.2(e) - 101238.2(e)
- Official code
- 101238.2(e)