CHALLENGER SCHOOL-SHAWNEE

500 SHAWNEE AVENUE, San Jose, CA 95123LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

3 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

July 9, 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
CHALLENGER SCHOOL-SHAWNEE
License number
Not listed
Location
500 SHAWNEE AVENUE, San Jose, CA 95123
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 95.5/100
Inspection record
3 inspections, last inspected July 9, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent95.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety85/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

3

Total Violations

Jul 9, 2025

Last Inspection

154

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

No violations recorded in the last 3 years.

All Violations (3)

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintMar 15, 2023

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Janette Cruz, and Cynthia Tamayo conducted an unannounced case management inspection and met with Christel Soriano, Director. LPAs explained the purpose of today’s inspection is to follow-up lead testing completed on 12/17/22 that indicated a water outlet found to have Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of 6.1 ppb. Census was taken, LPAs observed 65 children with total of seven staff supervising. LPAs reviewed the water sample summary and requested Director to identify water faucet “I” located in Room B3 with reported ALE of 6.1 ppb. LPAs noted that on 02/04/23 water retesting was completed for water faucet “I” by water sampler vendor, Healthy Building Science. Retesting results indicated that water faucet "I" in Room B3 passed within required levels of 5ppb meeting California requirements. LPAs observed that water outlet "I" is now being used by children and staff assigned in Room B3. The following required documents have been received: Self-Certification (LIC9275) completed by Certified External Water Sampler, Sampling Checklist Form (LIC9276), Facility Sketch (LIC999) labeled with locations of water outlets that were tested and water retesting summary conducted by Healthy Building Science on 2/4/23.. As a result of this inspection, Type B deficiency was cited on the following page. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Christel Soriano. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. SUPERVISORS NAME: Diana Stephenson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette Cruz LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/15/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/15/2023 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: CHALLENGER SCHOOL-SHAWNEE FACILITY NUMBER: 434408058 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 03/15/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 03/16/2023 Section Cited 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Lead Testing Written Directives - a result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance.  This requirement was not met as evidenced by: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7On today's inspection, Director provided LPAs with new water sample retest results that passed within required levels of 5ppb meeting California requirements. Deficiency cleared. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on observation and record review, the Lead Sampling Report on 12/17/22 indicated that water outlet "I" in Room B3 had elevated lead of 6.1 ppb. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.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:Diana Stephenson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Janette Cruz LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/15/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/15/2023

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)ComplaintMar 15, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintMar 15, 2023

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Janette Cruz, and Cynthia Tamayo conducted an unannounced case management inspection and met with Christel Soriano, Director. LPAs explained the purpose of today’s inspection is to follow-up lead testing completed on 12/17/22 that indicated a water outlet found to have Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of 6.1 ppb. Census was taken, LPAs observed 65 children with total of seven staff supervising. LPAs reviewed the water sample summary and requested Director to identify water faucet “I” located in Room B3 with reported ALE of 6.1 ppb. LPAs noted that on 02/04/23 water retesting was completed for water faucet “I” by water sampler vendor, Healthy Building Science. Retesting results indicated that water faucet "I" in Room B3 passed within required levels of 5ppb meeting California requirements. LPAs observed that water outlet "I" is now being used by children and staff assigned in Room B3. The following required documents have been received: Self-Certification (LIC9275) completed by Certified External Water Sampler, Sampling Checklist Form (LIC9276), Facility Sketch (LIC999) labeled with locations of water outlets that were tested and water retesting summary conducted by Healthy Building Science on 2/4/23.. As a result of this inspection, Type B deficiency was cited on the following page. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Christel Soriano. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. SUPERVISORS NAME: Diana Stephenson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette Cruz LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/15/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/15/2023 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: CHALLENGER SCHOOL-SHAWNEE FACILITY NUMBER: 434408058 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 03/15/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 03/16/2023 Section Cited 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Lead Testing Written Directives - a result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance.  This requirement was not met as evidenced by: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7On today's inspection, Director provided LPAs with new water sample retest results that passed within required levels of 5ppb meeting California requirements. Deficiency cleared. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on observation and record review, the Lead Sampling Report on 12/17/22 indicated that water outlet "I" in Room B3 had elevated lead of 6.1 ppb. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.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:Diana Stephenson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Janette Cruz LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/15/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/15/2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHALLENGER SCHOOL-SHAWNEE's safety grade?

CHALLENGER SCHOOL-SHAWNEE has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 95.5 out of 100.

How many violations does CHALLENGER SCHOOL-SHAWNEE have?

CHALLENGER SCHOOL-SHAWNEE has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CHALLENGER SCHOOL-SHAWNEE last inspected?

CHALLENGER SCHOOL-SHAWNEE was last inspected on July 9, 2025.

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