“Based on observation, interview and video footage obtained, Facility self reported a Staff member inappropriately handed a child in care.”California CCLD inspector, Jun 26, 2024 report. Quoted verbatim.
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Chini Cheng
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Fern Academy Educational Childcare, Inc.
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Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
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20261 visit · 2 recorded findings
Jul 21, 2026Inspection2 findings
Standard 1596.8595(c)(4)
Minor
Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 2 out of 3 children's files reviewed that required a verification of receipt, did not have one present. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Facility agrees to submit proof (copies) of a signed LIC9224 (or other written verification of receipt) for Child 4 [C4] and Child 6 [C6]. These will be submitted to the Department by the POC due date.
Standard 1596.8595(c)(4)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 15, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:364846209:2026-07-21:1596.8595(c)(4):1
Visit source ID
ca:364846209:2026-07-21:inspection
Buildings and Grounds
Serious
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that in all 6 classroosm there was a cabinet present that stored items that stated "call poison control" on their labels. These items were in a storage area that was inaccessible to children. However, the storage area was secured by something other than a key or combination lock specifically. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Facility agrees to submit proof (pictures) of all items considered poisons stored in an area secured by a key lock or combination lock to the Department by the POC due date.
Standard 101238(g)(1) · Buildings and Grounds
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 15, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:364846209:2026-07-21:101238(g)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:364846209:2026-07-21:inspection
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Jan 23, 2023Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
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Oct 6, 2022Complaint investigation · substantiated
1 finding
Standard 101219(f)
Minor
guardian of any behavioral issues concerning their child(ren). Also no information/proof obtained that, if, there were any behavioral issues, what effort was made by the facility to rectify the situation before termination. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee has conducted meetings and training with the entire staff. Licensee has also implemented additional logs and reports to assure proper documentation and communication with Parents/Legal Guardian. Samples of logs and reports were provided as verification.
Standard 101219(f)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 14, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:364846209:2022-10-06:101219(f):1
Visit source ID
ca:364846209:2022-10-06:report
Sep 1, 2022Other visit
1 finding
Standard 101216(i)(2)
Critical
staff was/is not associated to the facility. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.
This citation comes with a $500.00 civil penalty, which will be issued today
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee immediately submitted documentation to have staff associated to the facility. Licensee and/or Director will submit a statement regarding how the facility will assure compliance with the cited regulation. Statement to be submitted to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office by 9/2/2022.
Standard 101216(i)(2)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 2, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:364846209:2022-09-01:101216(i)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:364846209:2022-09-01:other
Jun 20, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded
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