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Simcha Preschool

License 444417183Child Care CenterAptos, CA
2 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
52 children
Phone
(831) 479-3444
Address
3055 Porter Gulch Road
Licensed since

Santa Cruz County context

315*CCLD

Total facilities

2.2*CCLD

Avg citations

3.8*CCLD

Avg visits

0.9*CCLD

Avg complaint visits

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

Citations

2 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(d)(1)Type B

    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 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.(1) Events reported shall include the following:(A) Death of any child from any cause.(B) Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment.(C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child.(D) Any suspected physical or psychological abuse of any child.(E) Epidemic outbreaks.(F) Poisonings.(G) Catastrophes.(H) Fires or explosions that occur in or on the premises. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensing did not receive a telephone call or report within the next working day in regards to incident that happen on January 8, 2025 where a child (C-1) was left unattended on the play yard without staff supervision.

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    101229 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: On January 8, 2025 a child (C-1) was left unattended on the play yard without staff supervision while assigned Teacher (S-1) went inside the classroom with rest of children. Child (C-1) was redirected by another Teacher (S-2) to her asssigned Teacher (S-1) who was not aware of leaving child (C-1) behind in the play yard. This poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of children in care.

Inspection record

2 visits on record since 2024. Most recent on 2025-01-13.

1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.

2 citations across the record on file

Facility lineage

Same operator, different license

This license is linked to another on the public record. The connection is published by CCLD; the chain is what is on file.

Nearby

Other licensed daycares in Aptos

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Simcha Preschool licensed in California?

Yes, Simcha Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2024.

How many citations does Simcha Preschool have?

Simcha Preschool has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 2 visits (1 complaint visit, 1 other visit).

When was Simcha Preschool last inspected?

Simcha Preschool was last inspected on January 13, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Simcha Preschool?

Simcha 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 52 children. It is located in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California.

How does Simcha Preschool compare to other daycares in Santa Cruz County?

Simcha Preschool has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.2 citations per facility. There are 315 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Cruz County.

Does Simcha Preschool have any serious violations?

Simcha Preschool 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 Simcha Preschool had any complaint inspections?

Simcha Preschool has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

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