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The Adventure Begins
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 35 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (530) 676-4415
- Address
- 3841 Ponderosa Road
- Licensed since
El Dorado County context
117*CCLD
Total facilities
1.1*CCLD
Avg citations
4.6*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
3 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.
2026
- 101229.1(d)Type B
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
2024
- 101216(f)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 4 staff present at time of LPA visit did not have current EMSA Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificates which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-05-14.
3 routine inspections.
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Shingle Springs
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Adventure Begins licensed in California?
Yes, The Adventure Begins is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2009.
How many citations does The Adventure Begins have?
The Adventure Begins has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (3 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was The Adventure Begins last inspected?
The Adventure Begins was last inspected on May 14, 2026 (6 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is The Adventure Begins?
The Adventure Begins 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 35 children. It is located in Shingle Springs, El Dorado County, California.
How does The Adventure Begins compare to other daycares in El Dorado County?
The Adventure Begins has 3 citations. The county average is 1.1 citations per facility. There are 117 licensed childcare facilities in El Dorado County.
Does The Adventure Begins have any serious violations?
The Adventure Begins has no Type A (serious) citations. All 3 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does The Adventure Begins serve?
The Adventure Begins serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 35 children.
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