SHU ACADEMY SAN CARLOS
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
3 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
August 28, 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
- SHU ACADEMY SAN CARLOS
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 1601 LAUREL STREET, San Carlos, CA 94070
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- A (Excellent), score 96.6/100
- Inspection record
- 3 inspections, last inspected August 28, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
3
Total Violations
Aug 28, 2025
Last Inspection
55
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (3)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On April 4th 2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kassandra Medrano conducted an unannounced, case management inspection regarding lead testing for childcare centers. LPA met with Yun "Mia" Li, School Director,and Ting "Katie" Shen, Executive Director and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present during the inspection included 33 children and 9 staff including the director. Later during visit it was found, that three staff were in process on guardian for criminal record clearance. Based on review of documentation it was found that 2 of the three did not have clearance, and the other had received clearance from a previous facility and is still in process for their most recent fingerprinting. During visit, the two individuals were removed from facility during visit. Katie stated that calls were attempted on 3/11/2023, and she stated that she was advised to wait for clearance for S2. As well as the same conversation was had on 3/27/23 for S1 and S2. But there was no written documentation of these calls. Based on review of water board site facility does not have a lead sampling on file. During conversation with Ting "Katie" Shen, she stated that site has tested on 3/2/23 but was associated to another license number (414001894). Facility was licensed 6/19/23, and had 180 days post licensing to complete. During visit, facility representatives provided LPA with documentation of testing. LPA advised that lead testing results and LIC forms 9275, 9276 and 999 should be posted. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed by, Executive Director, Ting Shen. LICENSEE MUST POST ANY TYPE A DEFICIENCIES DURING TODAYS VISIT WITH THE NOTICE AND LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS THE NOTICE AND TYPE A DEFICIENCIES MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR THIRTY DAYS. REQUIREMENTS FOR AB 633 FACT SHEET AND A COPY OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS (LIC 9224) WERE DISCUSSED WITH APPLICANT/PROVIDER. PROVIDER UNDERSTANDS THIS REQUIREMENT. This TYPE A citation page shall be posted for 30 days along with the “Notice of Site Visit.” This page shall be provided to all parents of children currently enrolled, and any future children being enrolled for the next 12 months per AB 633 requirements. SUPERVISORS NAME: Ali Zebila LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kassandra Medrano LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/04/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/04/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: SHU ACADEMY SAN CARLOS FACILITY NUMBER: 414004997 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 04/04/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Request Denied Type A 04/05/2024 Section Cited CCR 101170(e) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7e) 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:(1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required... This requirement was not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7Staff were removed and will not return until clearances are granted. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on record review and observations S1 and S2 were present in the facility and did not have clearances associated to profiles.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Ali Zebila LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Kassandra Medrano LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/04/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/04/2024
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On April 4th 2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kassandra Medrano conducted an unannounced, case management inspection regarding lead testing for childcare centers. LPA met with Yun "Mia" Li, School Director,and Ting "Katie" Shen, Executive Director and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present during the inspection included 33 children and 9 staff including the director. Later during visit it was found, that three staff were in process on guardian for criminal record clearance. Based on review of documentation it was found that 2 of the three did not have clearance, and the other had received clearance from a previous facility and is still in process for their most recent fingerprinting. During visit, the two individuals were removed from facility during visit. Katie stated that calls were attempted on 3/11/2023, and she stated that she was advised to wait for clearance for S2. As well as the same conversation was had on 3/27/23 for S1 and S2. But there was no written documentation of these calls. Based on review of water board site facility does not have a lead sampling on file. During conversation with Ting "Katie" Shen, she stated that site has tested on 3/2/23 but was associated to another license number (414001894). Facility was licensed 6/19/23, and had 180 days post licensing to complete. During visit, facility representatives provided LPA with documentation of testing. LPA advised that lead testing results and LIC forms 9275, 9276 and 999 should be posted. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed by, Executive Director, Ting Shen. LICENSEE MUST POST ANY TYPE A DEFICIENCIES DURING TODAYS VISIT WITH THE NOTICE AND LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS THE NOTICE AND TYPE A DEFICIENCIES MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR THIRTY DAYS. REQUIREMENTS FOR AB 633 FACT SHEET AND A COPY OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS (LIC 9224) WERE DISCUSSED WITH APPLICANT/PROVIDER. PROVIDER UNDERSTANDS THIS REQUIREMENT. This TYPE A citation page shall be posted for 30 days along with the “Notice of Site Visit.” This page shall be provided to all parents of children currently enrolled, and any future children being enrolled for the next 12 months per AB 633 requirements. SUPERVISORS NAME: Ali Zebila LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kassandra Medrano LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/04/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/04/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: SHU ACADEMY SAN CARLOS FACILITY NUMBER: 414004997 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 04/04/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Request Denied Type A 04/05/2024 Section Cited CCR 101170(e) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7e) 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:(1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required... This requirement was not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7Staff were removed and will not return until clearances are granted. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on record review and observations S1 and S2 were present in the facility and did not have clearances associated to profiles.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Ali Zebila LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Kassandra Medrano LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/04/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/04/2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SHU ACADEMY SAN CARLOS's safety grade?
SHU ACADEMY SAN CARLOS has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 96.6 out of 100.
How many violations does SHU ACADEMY SAN CARLOS have?
SHU ACADEMY SAN CARLOS has 3 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 0 serious, and 0 minor.
When was SHU ACADEMY SAN CARLOS last inspected?
SHU ACADEMY SAN CARLOS was last inspected on August 28, 2025.