FALLER STATE PRESCHOOL

1500 WEST UPJOHN, Ridgecrest, CA 93555LICENSED
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

8 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 3, 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
FALLER STATE PRESCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
1500 WEST UPJOHN, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
B (Good), score 86.5/100
Inspection record
8 inspections, last inspected November 3, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good86.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing78/100
Compliance48/100

12

Total Violations

Nov 3, 2025

Last Inspection

24

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

0

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

1

Unsubstantiated

Apr 22, 2022
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (12)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)Type BComplaintFeb 22, 2024

101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintFeb 22, 2024

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintFeb 22, 2024

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 22, 2024

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Type AComplaintFeb 22, 2024

(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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)ComplaintFeb 22, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintFeb 22, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintFeb 22, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)ComplaintFeb 22, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 22, 2024

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Type AComplaintFeb 22, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)Type BComplaintFeb 22, 2024

101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is FALLER STATE PRESCHOOL's safety grade?

FALLER STATE PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 86.5 out of 100.

How many violations does FALLER STATE PRESCHOOL have?

FALLER STATE PRESCHOOL has 12 total violations on record, including 6 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.

When was FALLER STATE PRESCHOOL last inspected?

FALLER STATE PRESCHOOL was last inspected on November 3, 2025.

Has FALLER STATE PRESCHOOL had any complaints?

FALLER STATE PRESCHOOL has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 0 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 1 unsubstantiated.

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