ACADEMY OF PLAY

892 EAST MADISON AVENUE, El Cajon, CA 92020CLOSED
B

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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: CLOSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

May 28, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
ACADEMY OF PLAY
License number
Not listed
Location
892 EAST MADISON AVENUE, El Cajon, CA 92020
Status
CLOSED
Safety grade
B (Good), score 85.0/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected May 28, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good85.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance0/100

9

Total Violations

May 28, 2025

Last Inspection

21

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (9)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type BMay 28, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(b)May 28, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(b)Type BMay 28, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(b)Type BMay 28, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type BMay 28, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)May 28, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type BComplaintJun 5, 2024

(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: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type BComplaintJun 5, 2024

(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: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)ComplaintJun 5, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ACADEMY OF PLAY's safety grade?

ACADEMY OF PLAY has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 85.0 out of 100.

How many violations does ACADEMY OF PLAY have?

ACADEMY OF PLAY has 9 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 9 serious, and 0 minor.

When was ACADEMY OF PLAY last inspected?

ACADEMY OF PLAY was last inspected on May 28, 2025.

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