“Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. **Last drill conducted was documented on 3/28/2025.”California CCLD inspector, Jan 8, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
Oct 18, 2024Complaint investigationMinorSign-in and sign-out not keptCalifornia: Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision · Type BCorrection due Oct 18, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Complaint investigationMinorStandard 101219(d)California: Type BCorrection due Oct 4, 2024
5findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit5with a plan or deadline only
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Director
Garrity, Karen
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Joyful Kids Academy, LLC.
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0Critical findings
0Serious findings
5Minor findings
0Severity N/A
Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
Visits in the past 12 months
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20262 visits · 3 recorded findings
Feb 4, 2026Other visit
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Jan 8, 2026Other visit3 findings
Standard 101700.3(b)(2)
Minor
Per lead testing results, Outlet B inside the Caterpillars classroom exceeded 5ppb.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Facility will make the outlet inaccessible to children in care immediately. By 02/09/2026 Director will send a written plan of remediation, ensure outlets are re-tested and submit test results.
Standard 101700.3(b)(2)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 9, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:073407474:2026-02-04:101700.3(b)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:073407474:2026-02-04:other
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
Minor
Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. **Last drill conducted was documented on 3/28/2025.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Facility will conduct a disaster drill immediately by 1/23/2026 and document the drill on the disaster log.
Standard 101174(d) · Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 23, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:073407474:2026-01-08:101174(d):1
Visit source ID
ca:073407474:2026-01-08:other
Standard 101703(a)
Minor
(1) External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275) for certified external water samplers. (2) Facility Sketch (LIC 999) fully labeled with the locations of all water outlets, including outlets that will not be sampled. (3) Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276)
This requirement was not met by:
facility did not submit required documentation within required time.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Submit required documentation that was required to be sent after testing to the department by end of business day 1/23/2026. Monica Mathur Dana Santiago DATE: 01/08/2026 DATE: 01/08/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 101703(a)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 23, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:073407474:2026-01-08:101703(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:073407474:2026-01-08:other
The visit outcome or reported count conflicts with the available finding details. The findings remain visible.
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