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 7 citations on record: 7 Type B citations. It has received 12 inspection visits total.

When was SHANEL VALLEY ACADEMY EARLY LEARNING CENTER last inspected?

SHANEL VALLEY ACADEMY EARLY LEARNING CENTER was last inspected on March 12, 2026. 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 7 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 70 licensed childcare facilities in Mendocino County.

SHANEL VALLEY ACADEMY EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Child Care Center

Day Care Center

Hopland, CA 95449

License Status

Licensed

Since Aug 2023

Capacity

24 children

Last Visited

Mar 2026

Record

7 Type B

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1 inspection · 3 complaint visits · 1 substantiated

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March 12, 2026Incident Response

No citations issued

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October 21, 2025Annual Inspection

2 citations (0 Type A, 2 Type B)

Annual inspection identified deficiencies in child health records with two children missing medical assessments and two missing complete immunization records. Facility otherwise operating in compliance with cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards.

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September 12, 2025Facility-Requested Visit

1 citation (0 Type A, 1 Type B)

Violations cited for using outdoor space before receiving departmental approval and inadequate fencing height. Director unaware of approval requirement; children immediately moved to licensed playground upon correction.

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March 28, 2025Case Follow-Up

1 citation (0 Type A, 1 Type B)

Follow-up case management visit regarding incident where child was unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes when they entered unlocked classroom on 3/10/25. Facility implemented corrective measures including relocating office desk for better visibility and locking playground door when children outside.

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January 31, 2025Lead Safety Check

No citations issued

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October 10, 2024Facility-Requested Visit

No citations issued

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September 25, 2024Facility-Requested Visit

1 citation (0 Type A, 1 Type B)

Case Management inspection of Title 5 funded program on inactive status. Facility began operation 08/21/24 for new school year. Site Supervisor missing required preventative health and safety training verification.

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March 13, 2024Deficiency Follow-Up

1 citation (0 Type A, 1 Type B)

Serious incident investigation: child was restrained in bathroom by staff on two separate dates (11/16/23 and 2/14/24). School board investigation began December 2023 but failed to notify Department until later, incorrectly treating it as K-6 rather than preschool issue.

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March 13, 2024complaint

No citations issued

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March 13, 2024complaint

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March 13, 2024complaint

1 citation (0 Type A, 1 Type B)

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August 31, 2023Pre-Licensing Visit

No citations issued

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Clean visit

Citations issued

Citation History

Total Citations: 7 (0 Type A · 7 Type B)

From inspections: 0A/2B · From complaints: 0A/1B

Type A

101220(a)

CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS

Oct 21, 2025

Type B

101220.1(g)

IMMUNIZATIONS

Oct 21, 2025

Type B

101173(c)

Sep 12, 2025

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Facility Details

License Number: #233010489
Facility Type: Child Care Center
Licensed Since: August 31, 2023
Address: 1 Ralph Bettcher Drive, Hopland, CA 95449
Phone: (707) 744-1489
Regional Office: #1

How does this facility compare?

This FacilityMendocino County Avg

Citations72.5

Inspections123.8

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