ARK ACADEMY
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
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
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
20
Total Violations
Jun 12, 2025
Last Inspection
15
Capacity
Complaint History
4 complaint investigations on record.
0
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
8
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (20)
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(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.
(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.
(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).
(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(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.
(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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(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:
(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:
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
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.
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.
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
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
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
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.