L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SANTA CRUZ

3205 SALISBURY DRIVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95065LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

9 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 4, 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
L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SANTA CRUZ
License number
Not listed
Location
3205 SALISBURY DRIVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
9 inspections, last inspected November 4, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

106

Total Violations

Nov 4, 2025

Last Inspection

13

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

0

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

3

Unsubstantiated

Nov 4, 2025
2 unsubstantiated
Nov 2, 2023
1 unsubstantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (106)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)ComplaintOct 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)ComplaintOct 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)ComplaintOct 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954ComplaintOct 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101227(a)(1)ComplaintOct 2, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101226(e)(3)(B)ComplaintOct 2, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(b)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following:

CRITICALSTAFFING101227(a)(1)Type AComplaintOct 2, 2025

(1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(d)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(d) All individuals subject to criminal record review shall, be fingerprinted and sign a Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508 [Rev. 1/03]) under penalty of perjury.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(d)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(d) All individuals subject to criminal record review shall, be fingerprinted and sign a Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508 [Rev. 1/03]) under penalty of perjury.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(e) 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: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(e) 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: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(12)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

CRITICALSTAFFING101226(e)(3)(B)Type AComplaintOct 2, 2025

(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child.

CRITICALSTAFFING101227(a)(1)Type AComplaintOct 2, 2025

(1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(b)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(12)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 2, 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:

CRITICALSTAFFING101226(e)(3)(B)Type AComplaintOct 2, 2025

(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 2, 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:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintOct 2, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)ComplaintOct 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintOct 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)ComplaintOct 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)ComplaintOct 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)ComplaintOct 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(b)ComplaintOct 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(12)ComplaintOct 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)ComplaintOct 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(d)ComplaintOct 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintOct 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type BMay 2, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)May 2, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)May 2, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)May 2, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(5)May 2, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(5)Type BMay 2, 2024

101226 Health-Related Services (e)(5) The Licensee shall develop and implement a written plan to record the administration of prescription and non prescription medications and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BMay 2, 2024

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BMay 2, 2024

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(5)Type BMay 2, 2024

101226 Health-Related Services (e)(5) The Licensee shall develop and implement a written plan to record the administration of prescription and non prescription medications and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type BMay 2, 2024

§1596.8662 (b) (1)   Availability of information regarding detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; training for mandated reporter who is licensed day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility; proof of completion (b) (1)   On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BMay 2, 2024

(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:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BMay 2, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BMay 2, 2024

(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 BMay 2, 2024

(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:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type BMay 2, 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 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type BMay 2, 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 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)May 2, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)May 2, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)May 2, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)May 2, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BMay 2, 2024

(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:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BMay 2, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type BMay 2, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type BMay 2, 2024

§1596.8662 (b) (1)   Availability of information regarding detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; training for mandated reporter who is licensed day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility; proof of completion (b) (1)   On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type BMay 2, 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 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type BMay 2, 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 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)May 2, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 2, 2023

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintJul 27, 2022

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)Type BComplaintJul 27, 2022

(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)Type BComplaintJul 27, 2022

(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101427(j)Type BComplaintJul 27, 2022

(j) Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representative shall be labeled with the infant's name and the current date.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintJul 27, 2022

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)Type BComplaintJul 27, 2022

(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Type BComplaintJul 27, 2022

(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintJul 27, 2022

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintJul 27, 2022

(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 BComplaintJul 27, 2022

(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:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintJul 27, 2022

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)Type BComplaintJul 27, 2022

(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Type BComplaintJul 27, 2022

(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type BComplaintJul 27, 2022

(e) 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: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101427(j)Type BComplaintJul 27, 2022

(j) Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representative shall be labeled with the infant's name and the current date.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintJul 27, 2022

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintJul 27, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.3(a)Type BComplaintJul 27, 2022

(a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.3(a)Type BComplaintJul 27, 2022

(a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)ComplaintJul 27, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101427(j)ComplaintJul 27, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)ComplaintJul 27, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)ComplaintJul 27, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)ComplaintJul 27, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)ComplaintJul 27, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)ComplaintJul 27, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintJul 27, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)ComplaintJul 27, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.3(a)ComplaintJul 27, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type BComplaintJul 27, 2022

(e) 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: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SANTA CRUZ's safety grade?

L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SANTA CRUZ has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SANTA CRUZ have?

L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SANTA CRUZ has 106 total violations on record, including 7 critical, 99 serious, and 0 minor.

When was L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SANTA CRUZ last inspected?

L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SANTA CRUZ was last inspected on November 4, 2025.

Has L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SANTA CRUZ had any complaints?

L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SANTA CRUZ has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 0 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 3 unsubstantiated.

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