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South Fork Preschool & Child Development Center

License 153808628Child Care CenterWeldon, CA
12 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
32 children
Age range
2 years to 5 years
Phone
(760) 378-2570
Address
6401 Fay Ranch Road
Licensed since

Kern County context

845*CCLD

Total facilities

2.5*CCLD

Avg citations

5.4*CCLD

Avg visits

0.9*CCLD

Avg complaint visits

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .

Citations

12 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.

  • 101212(a)(b)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when the licencee failed to submit 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) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when documentation of the designation of administrative authority and staff assignments were absent which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101215.1(h)(1)(A)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA reviewed transcripts for the director, the required administration or staff relations units were absent which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101215.1(m)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when the Director failed to provide completion of 16 hours of health and safety training pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when the directors file did contained an expiered teacher's Child Development Permit and transcripts that were absent which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101216(f)Type B

    PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on interview and record review, no staff on site have a A current CPR certification as requiered which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    Based on observation on three (3) occasions LPA observed a child enter the centers office area and restroom without supervision of a teacher which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101238(a)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when the inspection revealed the children’s dipper changing area ceiling to have visible water stains on the sheetrock, absent ceiling tiles in the entire room, chipped paint near on windows to the building connected to the play yard, a mini pergola in the children outdoor play yard with two (2) broken wood slats with exposed sharp nails accessible to children, children’s restroom was missing bolt caps exposing sharp rusty bolts at the bottom of the toilet along with bubbling paint near the wall which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101238(a)(2)Type B

    Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when the inspection revealed a black bucket left unattended in the classroom sink that contained approximately one gallon of water with cleaning solution and towels that was assessable to children in care by means of a step ladder directly in front of the sink which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101239(f)Type B

    Based on observationthe licensee did not comply with the section cited above when the inspection revealed two approximant thirty gallon trash cans in the dinning area where children eat that contained a variety of discarded food items that had no tight fitting lid creating an environment/breading place for incest and/or rodents which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when the inspection revealed a plastic play structure that has sharp plastic parts which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 3. Administration

    Based on interview and record review, this facility is unable to provide evidence of completed water testing which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Inspection record

4 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2024-12-19.

3 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.

12 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed daycares in Weldon

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is South Fork Preschool & Child Development Center licensed in California?

Yes, South Fork Preschool & Child Development Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2010.

How many citations does South Fork Preschool & Child Development Center have?

South Fork Preschool & Child Development Center has 12 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 11 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (3 inspections, 1 complaint visit).

When was South Fork Preschool & Child Development Center last inspected?

South Fork Preschool & Child Development Center was last inspected on December 19, 2024 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is South Fork Preschool & Child Development Center?

South Fork Preschool & Child Development Center 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 32 children. It is located in Weldon, Kern County, California.

How does South Fork Preschool & Child Development Center compare to other daycares in Kern County?

South Fork Preschool & Child Development Center has 12 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 845 licensed childcare facilities in Kern County.

Does South Fork Preschool & Child Development Center have any serious violations?

South Fork Preschool & Child Development Center has 1 Type A citation 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 South Fork Preschool & Child Development Center had any complaint inspections?

South Fork Preschool & Child Development Center has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

What ages does South Fork Preschool & Child Development Center serve?

South Fork Preschool & Child Development Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 32 children.

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