ACADEMY OF PLAY
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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
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)
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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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.
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.
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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(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
(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
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.