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Shanel Valley Academy Early Learning Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 24 children
- Phone
- (707) 744-1489
- Address
- 1 Ralph Bettcher Drive
- Licensed since
Mendocino County context
69*CCLD
Total facilities
2.4*CCLD
Avg citations
4.0*CCLD
Avg visits
0.6*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
10 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
- 101212(d)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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 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 submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event.This regulation was not met as evidenced by Based on written UIR and Director statement, an unusual incident occured on 2/2/26 which was not reported to the department until 5/21/26 which poses a risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation.This regulation was not met as evidenced by Based on camera footage and Director statement, a child was released to the playground by S1 where no staff were present and was alone without supervision for two and a half minutes which poses a potenetial risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
- 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
2025
- 101220(a)Type B
CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS
Based on record review, two children's files (C2 and C5) did not contain medical assessments which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101220.1(g)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on record review, two children's files (C3 and C5) did not contain complete immunization records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101173(c)Type B
(c) Any proposed changes in the plan of operation that affect services to children shall be subject to departmental approval prior to implementation and shall be reported as specified in Section 101212.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, children were playing in the outdoor area that the facility had requested to approve for use but had not yet been approved by the department which poses a potential threat to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
- 101129(a)(1)Type B
No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on an Unusual Incident Report submitted by the facility and interviews from staff, a child (C1), had snuck inside the classroom without being seen by staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101215.1(m)Type B
(m) A child care center director shall complete 16 hours of health and safety training if necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.The requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the site supervisor did not possess verification of training in preventative health and safety which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101223(a)(6)Type B
The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:Not to be locked in any room, building or center premises by day or night.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, C1 was restrained in the preschool bathroom on 11/16/23 by A9 and on 2/14/24 by A8. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212 ...during the operation of the child care center if any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by… next working day... In addition, a written report…shall be submitted to the Department within seven days...(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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review staff who directly observed or later became aware of the incidents did not report it to the Department and did not submit a written incident report as required. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
14 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-05-27.
1 routine inspection, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
10 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Hopland
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Shanel Valley Academy Early Learning Center licensed in California?
Yes, Shanel Valley Academy Early Learning Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2023.
How many citations does Shanel Valley Academy Early Learning Center have?
Shanel Valley Academy Early Learning Center has 10 citations on record: 10 Type B citations. It has received 14 visits (1 inspection, 3 complaint visits, 10 other visits).
When was Shanel Valley Academy Early Learning Center last inspected?
Shanel Valley Academy Early Learning Center was last inspected on May 27, 2026 (5 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Shanel Valley Academy Early Learning Center?
Shanel Valley Academy Early Learning 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 24 children. It is located in Hopland, Mendocino County, California.
How does Shanel Valley Academy Early Learning Center compare to other daycares in Mendocino County?
Shanel Valley Academy Early Learning Center has 10 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 69 licensed childcare facilities in Mendocino County.
Does Shanel Valley Academy Early Learning Center have any serious violations?
Shanel Valley Academy Early Learning Center has no Type A (serious) citations. All 10 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Shanel Valley Academy Early Learning Center had any complaint inspections?
Shanel Valley Academy Early Learning Center has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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