GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER

329 S. MILL ST., Tehachapi, CA 93561LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

13 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

July 7, 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
GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
329 S. MILL ST., Tehachapi, CA 93561
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 61.1/100
Inspection record
13 inspections, last inspected July 7, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average61.1 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance8/100

26

Total Violations

Jul 7, 2025

Last Inspection

64

Capacity

Complaint History

3 complaint investigations on record.

3

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

2

Unsubstantiated

Dec 6, 2024
1 unsubstantiated
Jan 23, 2024
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation
Nov 23, 2021
2 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (26)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(B)Type BComplaintJul 7, 2025

(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(n)Type BComplaintJul 7, 2025

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 32Records: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance. LPA reviewed 10 children’s files and 6 staff files. LPA evaluated transcripts and signed the Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications (LIC 9095) form for one staff member. LPA reviewed the facility roster & personnel report. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Mandated Reporter certificates were reviewed. Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. Sign in and out procedure was observed and documents reviewed. Emergency Drills are recorded and performed at least every six months. Per facility representative, there are no firearms on the premises. Documents required to be posted in a prominent area were reviewed. Observations: At 11:40am, LPA Uribe accompanied the director to escort two children from the day care to the neighboring elementary school. The elementary school is located two properties over from the facility and is a short walk's distance. LPA Uribe observed the procedure of dropping off the afternoon TK class students and the pick up of the morning TK class students as performed each day by facility staff. LPA Uribe, the director, and the child picked up from the elementary school arrived back at the facility around 11:55am. Children who attend school at the elementary school (TK or Kindergarten) will be picked up from or dropped off at their classrooms by facility staff at the child care center. LPA Uribe observed that the facility staff who escort the children to and from the school maintained visual supervision of the children at all times while walking them to, from, and on campus of the elementary school. LPA Uribe observed the staff member walk the children onto campus and to the door of their classroom and ensured t

SERIOUSSTAFFING1012232(a)(2)Type BComplaintJul 7, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met evidence by ... LPA's observation, interviews conducted and record review. Facility did not comply with Parents request - no diary to child #1. According to facility staff was not aware goldfish contained diary. LPA observed a sign in the classroom listed with child#1's food restriction which included goldfish. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(B)ComplaintJul 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintJul 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(n)ComplaintJul 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)ComplaintJul 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING1012232(a)(2)ComplaintJul 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(n)Type BComplaintJul 7, 2025

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 32Records: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance. LPA reviewed 10 children’s files and 6 staff files. LPA evaluated transcripts and signed the Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications (LIC 9095) form for one staff member. LPA reviewed the facility roster & personnel report. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Mandated Reporter certificates were reviewed. Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. Sign in and out procedure was observed and documents reviewed. Emergency Drills are recorded and performed at least every six months. Per facility representative, there are no firearms on the premises. Documents required to be posted in a prominent area were reviewed. Observations: At 11:40am, LPA Uribe accompanied the director to escort two children from the day care to the neighboring elementary school. The elementary school is located two properties over from the facility and is a short walk's distance. LPA Uribe observed the procedure of dropping off the afternoon TK class students and the pick up of the morning TK class students as performed each day by facility staff. LPA Uribe, the director, and the child picked up from the elementary school arrived back at the facility around 11:55am. Children who attend school at the elementary school (TK or Kindergarten) will be picked up from or dropped off at their classrooms by facility staff at the child care center. LPA Uribe observed that the facility staff who escort the children to and from the school maintained visual supervision of the children at all times while walking them to, from, and on campus of the elementary school. LPA Uribe observed the staff member walk the children onto campus and to the door of their classroom and ensured t

SERIOUSSTAFFING1012232(a)(2)Type BComplaintJul 7, 2025

Based on observationm interview and ecord review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Facility does not keep sleep logs for their toddler program, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintJul 7, 2025

Personal Rights: Each child shall be accorded safe, healthy and comfortable accommodations, furnishing and equipment. This was not met as evidence by: LPA observed no children nor Staff and no adult visitors wearing facial coverings in accordance to CA Public Health and Safety guidelines. This is a potential health and safety risk for children in care. All children including Staff and adult visitors (parents, children who enter the facility) over the age of 2 years are required to wear facial covering while indoor setting except (napping and eating) to help mitigate the spread and transmission of Covid-19 and accordance to CA Public Health and safety Guidelines.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintJul 7, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintJul 7, 2025

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintJul 7, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(B)Type BComplaintJul 7, 2025

(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJan 23, 2024

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(E)ComplaintNov 1, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(o)Type BComplaintNov 1, 2023

The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs...This requirement was not met by interview disclosures obtained by relevant parties disclosing a positive Covid-19 result was not reported and facility did not quarantine possible exposed children nor staff.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(o)Type BComplaintNov 1, 2023

Based on observationm interview and ecord review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Facility does not keep sleep logs for their toddler program, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101427(c)Type BComplaintNov 1, 2023

Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA Observed toilets in all three bathrooms unclean which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(E)Type BComplaintNov 1, 2023

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA Observed paint coming off/ in classroom #6 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(E)Type BComplaintNov 1, 2023

Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA Observed toilets in all three bathrooms unclean which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(o)ComplaintNov 1, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101427(c)ComplaintNov 1, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101427(c)Type BComplaintNov 1, 2023

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA Observed paint coming off/ in classroom #6 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 23, 2021

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER's safety grade?

GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 61.1 out of 100.

How many violations does GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER have?

GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER has 26 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 23 serious, and 0 minor.

When was GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER last inspected?

GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER was last inspected on July 7, 2025.

Has GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER had any complaints?

GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER has 3 complaint investigations on record, with 3 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 2 unsubstantiated.

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