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Ace Tots Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (209) 330-1030
- Address
- 7204 Shoreline Drive
- Licensed since
San Joaquin County context
741*CCLD
Total facilities
1.8*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
24 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
- 101221(e)Type B
101221(e) Child's Records(e) A child’s records shall be open to inspection by the child’s authorized representative.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the interviews and record reviews, it was proven that child’s records were not given to child’s authorized representative, who had an authorization by law, which posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101229.1(b)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
101229.1(b) Sign In and Sign Out(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the interviews and record reviews, it was proven that there were multiple occasions where center staff signed-in and/or signed-out the children which posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101223(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(b) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having the hand soap and paper towels accessible to children in the children’s bathrooms and having gates that prevent exits in case of an emergency in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101239Type A
101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies(n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failure to maintain play equipment, fixtures, and furniture in good repair, such as broken cargo net ladder, broken chairs, lumber, broken toys, shelves, and step stools and chipped paint on outdoor playground equipment, furniture, and dwelling) in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238.2(e)(1)Type B
(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.(1) Sand, woodchips and peagravel, or rubber mats commercially produced for the purposes of (e) above, are permitted.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failure to maintain the grounds under the play structuresin which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238.2(d)(2)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
101238.2 Outdoor Activity Space(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained:(2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failure to maintain outdoor activity space and failure to keep yards free from hazards in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101226(e)(1)(B)Type B
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
- 101174(d)Type B
DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN
- 101216.3(a)Type A
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
2024
- 101223(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
(a) (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations.... to meet his/her needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, it was revealed that facility staff grabbed the childcare child’s arm, leaving a grab mark and causing pain. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
2023
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) 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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, it was revealed that facility staff allowed childcare children to wander from the childcare facility. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 102423(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
(a) Each child receiving services... shall have certain rights that shall not be…abridged...These rights include...the following:…(2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations... This requirement was not met as evidence by: Interviews revealed issues relating to diapering, including not being changed throughout the day and picking children up soiled at end of the day. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children.
- 101223(a)(1)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
(1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the interview and observation, the tone and volume used by staff posed an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101216.1(c)(1)Type B
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 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 in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101170(e)Type A
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where one staff was not associated with the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101229.1(a)(1)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in children were being signed in and out without use of full legal signature by authorized pick up representative, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101439.1(c)Type B
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed sleeping mats were stacked on top of each other with individual sheets still on individual mats, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 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 in LPA did not observe immunization records for 1 of the 4 staff files reviewed, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101226(e)(1)(B)Type B
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
Based on observations of the medication stored on site, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA did not observe the medication to be stored in its original unaltered packaging, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) 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 was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed on 10/27/21, staff left children unsupervised in preschool room#1. There was no additional staff in room #1 to provide care and supervision to children. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
2021
- 101219(f)Type B
ADMISSION AGREEMENTS
101219 Admission Agreements (f) The licensee shall comply with all terms and conditions set forth in the admission agreement. This requirement was not met asevidenced by: Based on observation and interview, licensee did not ensure to comply with the policies on the admission agreement.
- 101212(d)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212 Reporting Requirements d) Upon the occurrence…of any of the events…a report shall be made to the Department…within the Department's next working day…a written report containing the information…shall be submitted…within seven days following the occurrence of such event. This requirement was not met asevidenced by: Based on observation and interview, licensee did not ensure to notify the Department on an unusual incident involving C1 within the next working day and submit a written report within 7 days.
Inspection record
21 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-04-28.
5 routine inspections, 10 complaint visits. 7 complaints on record, 7 of 7 substantiated.
- Complaint6 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
24 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Stockton
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Ace Tots Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Ace Tots Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2013.
How many citations does Ace Tots Preschool have?
Ace Tots Preschool has 24 citations on record: 9 Type A (more serious) and 15 Type B citations. It has received 21 visits (5 inspections, 10 complaint visits, 6 other visits).
When was Ace Tots Preschool last inspected?
Ace Tots Preschool was last inspected on April 28, 2026. California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Ace Tots Preschool?
Ace Tots Preschool 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 90 children. It is located in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.
How does Ace Tots Preschool compare to other daycares in San Joaquin County?
Ace Tots Preschool has 24 citations. The county average is 1.8 citations per facility. There are 741 licensed childcare facilities in San Joaquin County.
Does Ace Tots Preschool have any serious violations?
Ace Tots Preschool has 9 Type A citations 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 Ace Tots Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Ace Tots Preschool has received 10 complaint-triggered inspections. 7 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Ace Tots Preschool serve?
Ace Tots Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 90 children.
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