ARK ACADEMY

1146 COMMERCE CENTER DRIVE, Lancaster, CA 93534LICENSED
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

15 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

June 12, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
ARK ACADEMY
License number
Not listed
Location
1146 COMMERCE CENTER DRIVE, Lancaster, CA 93534
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
B (Good), score 85.0/100
Inspection record
15 inspections, last inspected June 12, 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

20

Total Violations

Jun 12, 2025

Last Inspection

15

Capacity

Complaint History

4 complaint investigations on record.

0

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

8

Unsubstantiated

Nov 18, 2024
3 unsubstantiated
Aug 29, 2024
2 unsubstantiated
Oct 17, 2023
2 unsubstantiated
Aug 17, 2023
1 unsubstantiated2 citations

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (20)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Jun 12, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type BJun 12, 2025

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type BJun 12, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BJun 12, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BJun 12, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Jun 12, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Jun 12, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type BJun 12, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type BJun 12, 2025

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)ComplaintJun 3, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintJun 3, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintJun 3, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101161(a)ComplaintApr 4, 2024

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101438.3(b)ComplaintApr 4, 2024

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type AComplaintApr 4, 2024

101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type AComplaintApr 4, 2024

101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101438.3(b)Type AComplaintApr 4, 2024

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Page 2 Per Facility representative younger infants bring their own bottles, food and formula and they are stored in their cubbies and older infants are provided table food according to the menu provided by the facility. Menus are posted on the parent board upon entrance of the facility once a month. In the caterpillar classroom (2-3 years old) LPAs observed cleaning supplies stored in a high cabinet out of reach of children. LPAs observed a filtered water container and cups available for children. Children in this classroom are offered breakfast, lunch and a snack by the facility. There is a restroom in the classroom which contained one sink and one toilet. Per Facility Representative, the infant program uses the preschool yard for outdoor play. Per Facility Representative, the infant program has been using this yard for a few years. There is a yard at the front of the facility which was previously used by the infants but per facility representative, is not being used due to it not being approved for use by Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). LPAs informed Director that a waiver or prior approval from CCLD is required any time there is a change in the physical plant for a facility- A type B citation will be issued. During the inspection LPAs observed preschool children entering the Tiny Tots classroom to access the play yard. Per Director, that is the only way to access play yard. LPAs informed Director that each licensed component shall be physically separate from each other. A type B citation will be issued. LPAs reviewed children's records. Two out of three children's records were missing the physician report and the individual feeding plan. All three files reviewed did not have the 15 minute sleep log. LPAs reviewed staff files. Staff files did not contain the child care provider training certificate. At least one staff

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101438.3(b)Type AComplaintApr 4, 2024

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Page 2 Per Facility representative younger infants bring their own bottles, food and formula and they are stored in their cubbies and older infants are provided table food according to the menu provided by the facility. Menus are posted on the parent board upon entrance of the facility once a month. In the caterpillar classroom (2-3 years old) LPAs observed cleaning supplies stored in a high cabinet out of reach of children. LPAs observed a filtered water container and cups available for children. Children in this classroom are offered breakfast, lunch and a snack by the facility. There is a restroom in the classroom which contained one sink and one toilet. Per Facility Representative, the infant program uses the preschool yard for outdoor play. Per Facility Representative, the infant program has been using this yard for a few years. There is a yard at the front of the facility which was previously used by the infants but per facility representative, is not being used due to it not being approved for use by Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). LPAs informed Director that a waiver or prior approval from CCLD is required any time there is a change in the physical plant for a facility- A type B citation will be issued. During the inspection LPAs observed preschool children entering the Tiny Tots classroom to access the play yard. Per Director, that is the only way to access play yard. LPAs informed Director that each licensed component shall be physically separate from each other. A type B citation will be issued. LPAs reviewed children's records. Two out of three children's records were missing the physician report and the individual feeding plan. All three files reviewed did not have the 15 minute sleep log. LPAs reviewed staff files. Staff files did not contain the child care provider training certificate. At least one staff

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 17, 2023

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 17, 2023

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARK ACADEMY's safety grade?

ARK ACADEMY 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 ARK ACADEMY have?

ARK ACADEMY has 20 total violations on record, including 8 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was ARK ACADEMY last inspected?

ARK ACADEMY was last inspected on June 12, 2025.

Has ARK ACADEMY had any complaints?

ARK ACADEMY has 4 complaint investigations on record, with 0 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 8 unsubstantiated.

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