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Kensington L'academy Language Immersion Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 65 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (510) 529-4443
- Address
- 1550 Oak View Avenue
- Licensed since
Contra Costa County context
1,472*CCLD
Total facilities
2.9*CCLD
Avg citations
5.5*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
13 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2023
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
101238 Building & Grounds (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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed fungal growth inside plastic wall of the boat sandbox. The plastic tarp under soft mulch was exposed in several areas, posing a tripping hazard. This poses a potential risk to health/safety of children in care.This is a repeat violation within 12 months. Civil penalty of $250 assessed.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: C1 was left outside unattended and without visual supervision, alone for approximately 5-7 minutes. Another staff entering playground saw C1 and brought them back and informed Director. Child's room teachers were unaware they were missing a child. This posed an immediate risk to health & safety of child in care. $500 civil penalty assessed.
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
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. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Facility failed to upkeep the sandbox which resulted in C1 receiving mulitple vermin bites on their body which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
- 101212(d)(1)(E)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212 Reporting Requirements (d)...during the operation of the child care center...a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the...next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report...shall be submitted to the Department within seven days... 1)Events reported shall include the following: (E) Epidemic outbreaks.This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Facility failed to report 3 COVID cases to licensing which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
- 101216.2(e)Type B
TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101216.2 Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties (e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed 1 aide supervising and caring for 9 preschool aged children which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
- 101212(f)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212 Reporting Requirements f) The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Facility failed to inform parent/authorized representative of 2 positive cases of COVID-19... which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
- 101216(f)Type A
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
101216 Personnel Requirements (f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid...shall be present when children are at the child care center...This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Record review revealed opening staff does not have CPR/First Aid when supervising and caring for children which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
- 101215.1(f)Type B
CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101215.1 Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties (f) When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made for a fully qualified teacher...to act as substitute. This substitute child care center director shall be aware of center operations... This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Staff and Owner were unable to inform Licensing of designate of the facility which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
- 101216.2(e)Type B
TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101216.2 Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties (e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed two aides supervising and caring for 13 preschool aged children which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
- 1596.885(c)Type B
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION
The department may...revoke any license...issued under this act upon any of the following grounds and in the manner provided in this act:(c) Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Owner providing multiple statements on the whereabouts of Area Manager.
- 101216.1(c)(1)Type B
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
(c) To be a fully qualified teacher...(1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited... licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. This was not met as evidenced by Staff file reviews revealing that staff have not completed the required units to be considered a fully qualified teacher.
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
(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.This was not met as evidenced by LPA observing the preschool outdoor play yard having insufficient amount of mulch, sand box not being covered, play structure bent, and rats/rat droppings being present in the garbage area.
2022
- 101216.3Type B
Teacher-Child Ratio. There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance.. This requirement was not met as evidenced by interview: when teacher went on breaks in classroom, there were no other teachers left to substitute. There were only aids left in the classroom. This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to clients in care.
Inspection record
21 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2024-12-17.
12 complaint visits. 6 complaints on record, 6 of 6 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
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- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
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13 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Kensington L'academy Language Immersion Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Kensington L'academy Language Immersion Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2021.
How many citations does Kensington L'academy Language Immersion Preschool have?
Kensington L'academy Language Immersion Preschool has 13 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 11 Type B citations. It has received 21 visits (12 complaint visits, 9 other visits).
When was Kensington L'academy Language Immersion Preschool last inspected?
Kensington L'academy Language Immersion Preschool was last inspected on December 17, 2024 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Kensington L'academy Language Immersion Preschool?
Kensington L'academy Language Immersion Preschool is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 65 children. It is located in Kensington, Contra Costa County, California.
How does Kensington L'academy Language Immersion Preschool compare to other daycares in Contra Costa County?
Kensington L'academy Language Immersion Preschool has 13 citations. The county average is 2.9 citations per facility. There are 1,472 licensed childcare facilities in Contra Costa County.
Does Kensington L'academy Language Immersion Preschool have any serious violations?
Kensington L'academy Language Immersion Preschool has 2 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Kensington L'academy Language Immersion Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Kensington L'academy Language Immersion Preschool has received 12 complaint-triggered inspections. 6 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Kensington L'academy Language Immersion Preschool serve?
Kensington L'academy Language Immersion Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 65 children.
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