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South Hills Academy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Phone
- (626) 919-2000
- Address
- 1600 E. Francisquito Ave.
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,558*CCLD
Total facilities
2.1*CCLD
Avg citations
4.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.6*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
36 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
- 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 is not met as evidenced by: Rugs in classrooms 126 and 130 with corners and edges curled up which could pose a tripping hazard.
- 101239(o)(1)Type B
FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies(o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Blue/yellow children sized picnic table/bench with connected benches (picnic table/bench) with seating on both sides of the table in the play yard with seating on one side was observed to not be properly secured due to missing screws.
- 1596.866(d)(3)Type B
1596.866Additional health and safety training; condition of licensure(d) Completion of the training required pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be demonstrated, upon request of the licensing agency, by the following: (3) In addition to training programs specified in paragraphs (1) and (2), training programs or courses in pediatric first aid, pediatric CPR, and preventive health practices offered or ..........This requirement is not met as evidenced by:LPA observed that director qualifications were missing from S1’s file and not readily available.
- 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
- 101216(l)(1)(B)Type B
- 101217(b)(3)(A)Type B
- 101223(a)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: S4 indicated that they witnessed S7 and S9 speak inappropriately to children such as yelling. S5 and S6 also indicated that they witnessed S8 speak inappropriately to children such as getting upset and speaking really loud to children. Out of 5 children interviewed, C4 indicated that they witnessed S8 scream at C5.
- 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212 Reporting Requirements(d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be event.(1) Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Injury sustained by C1 and C2 were not reported to parent/authorized representative and the department.
- 101216(l)(1)(B)Type B
- 101217(b)(3)(A)Type B
- 101216(a)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
101216 Personnel Requirements(a) Child care center personnel shall be competent to provide the services necessary to meet the individual needs of children in care and shall at all times be employed in numbers sufficient to meet those needs.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: C2 sustained an injury on the hand at the facility and was crying for a good few minutes but Staff didn’t notice and did not attend to C2 until P2 point it out to Staff.
2025
- 101174(d)Type B
DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
- 101239(e)(4)Type B
FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
- 101216.1(c)Type B
- 101216(l)(1)(B)Type B
- 101217(a)Type B
PERSONNEL RECORDS
Personnel Records. Personnel records shall be maintained on the licensee, administrator, and each employee, and shall contain specified information. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: There is no current copy of the Personnel Report (LIC 500) for the department to review. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
- 101217(b)(3)(A)Type B
- 101229.1(a)(1)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
- 1596.841Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Current Roster of Children Provided Care in Facility Required: Each child day care facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The facility not having a complete roster available for the department. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
- 101215.1(f)Type B
CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
- 101215.1(m)Type B
- 101174(d)Type B
DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.No fire drills were documented and not conducted since 02/2025
- 101215.1(f)Type B
CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Although a teacher helped the LPA on this date as the Director has been out, there is no Designation of facility responsibility for anyone.
- 101215.1(m)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.The Director does not have current Pediatric First Aid and CPR on file.
- 101216.1(c)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Staff #3,5,6,7, 8, and 9 do not have proof of education in file
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Staff #1,3,6,7, and 9 do not have the LIC 503 Health Screening on file.
- 101216(l)(1)(B)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Staff #1,3,6,7, and 9 do not have the LIC 9052 on file.
- 101217(a)Type B
PERSONNEL RECORDS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health,safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Staff #2,3,6,7, and 9 do not have the LIC 501 on file.
- 101217(b)(3)(A)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Staff #1,3,6,7, and 9 do not have the LIC 508 on file.
- 101229.1(a)(1)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
Based on record review. the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.LPA observed out of 46 children 4 were not signed in and 1 other child was signed in a day early.
- 101239(e)(4)Type B
FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.LPA observed 1 toilet located between class rooms 127 and 130, not flushing properly.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Staff #1,3,6,7,8 and 9 do not have proof of either or all TB, MMR, TDAP, or the FLU on file.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Staff #4,5,6,7,8, and 9 do not have a Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2024. Most recent on 2026-05-29.
1 routine inspection, 4 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 6 of 2 substantiated.
- Complaint6 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint6 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection12 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
36 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in West Covina
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is South Hills Academy licensed in California?
Yes, South Hills Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2024.
How many citations does South Hills Academy have?
South Hills Academy has 36 citations on record: 36 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (1 inspection, 4 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was South Hills Academy last inspected?
South Hills Academy was last inspected on May 29, 2026 (4 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is South Hills Academy?
South Hills Academy 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 120 children. It is located in West Covina, Los Angeles County, California.
How does South Hills Academy compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
South Hills Academy has 36 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,558 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does South Hills Academy have any serious violations?
South Hills Academy has no Type A (serious) citations. All 36 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has South Hills Academy had any complaint inspections?
South Hills Academy has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 6 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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