“Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal…”California CCLD inspector, Jan 8, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
1finding in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit1with a plan or deadline only
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Garrity, Karen
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Joyful Kids Academy, LLC
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Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
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20262 visits · 1 recorded finding
Feb 4, 2026Other visit
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Jan 8, 2026Inspection1 finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Serious
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. This requirement was not met as evidenced by a review of records which revealed two staff members do not have up to date mandated reporter certificates in file
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Recorded plan of correction
Licensee will have each staff member update their mandated reporter training. licensee will submit a copy of the updated certificates to Community care licensing by 1/22/26.
Standard 1596.8662(c) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 22, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:073407475:2026-01-08:1596.8662(c):1
Visit source ID
ca:073407475:2026-01-08:inspection
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Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 staff was not associated or have an active fingerprint clearance which poses an immediate 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 shall submit to licensing office proof of live scan receipt for staff Jamie Bailey (Chouinard) by POC date. LPA informed licensee facility owner Wenjing Zhang that this report dated 5/18/2023 document(s) a Type A citation Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 5/18/2023 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.
Standard 101170(e)(1) · Criminal Record Clearance
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 19, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:073407475:2023-05-18:101170(e)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:073407475:2023-05-18:inspection
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
Serious
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed a bouncer in the infant crib area which 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 shall remove bouncer from the premises. Facility owner removed bouncer from the infant room and will remove from facility. Deficiency has been cleared as of today.
Standard 101239(r) · Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 19, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:073407475:2023-05-18:101239(r):1
Visit source ID
ca:073407475:2023-05-18:inspection
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