Calvary Christian Preschool · Banning
Calvary Christian Preschool is a licensed child care center in Banning, CA, licensed for up to 44 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 2013. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 3 times. The state issued 14 citations, 3 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for training & qualifications (7 of 14). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 7 centers in Banning and has more citations per inspection than 97% of California licensed centers.
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that Director Karla Bonilla did not have proof of director qualification as stated in section 101215.1(h) on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed several poisons/toxins in an on-limits area that was not key locked which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that S5 was missing proof of the measles and pertussis immunizations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that S5 had a Health Screening Report - Facility Personnel (LIC503) that was not signed by a physician which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that C1 was missing proof of a physician's report which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that children’s used bedding came in contact with one another which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on the observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the facility tour LPA overserved several items in all classrooms that are labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children”. Items included medication, non-blunted scissors, paint, cleaning products, hand sanitizer, etc.
Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the file review it was discovered S1 was not associated to the facility. Director stated the former Director wrote in the staff name to be associated on the LIC555 and a letter was sent into the Department to associate, however, the proper steps were not taken to associate staff.
Based on the observation and record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the facility tour LPA overserved S3 providing Supervision & Care to 12 children and supervising one Aide (S4). Upon reviewing the file of S3 it was determined only six units have been completed.
Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the file review it was discovered S3 did not have AB1207 Mandated Reporter completed.
Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the file review it was discovered the facility does not have a staff member with Health & Safety training.
Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the file review it was discovered that all staff have CPR/1st Aid training, however, the training is not through an EMSA approved vender.
Cited in error
Based on the observation, interview and record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by Mrs. Bonilla who identified herself as the current facility Director. However, the Department did not receive notification or a Directors packet.
About this center
Common questions
Does Calvary Christian Preschool take infants?
Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children.
Has Calvary Christian Preschool had any serious violations?
California issued 3 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Sep 7, 2023, for buildings and grounds. Each citation is listed in full above.
How does Calvary Christian Preschool compare with other daycares in Banning?
It is #6 of 7 centers in Banning by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 97% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Calvary Christian Preschool last inspected?
May 8, 2026. The state issued at least one citation during that visit.
How much does Calvary Christian Preschool cost?
California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Calvary Christian Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Riverside County, which includes Banning, was $856 a month for preschoolers (about $1,080 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.
Who runs Calvary Christian Preschool?
The licensee is Mountain Avenue Baptist Church, and the administrator listed with the state is Karla Bonilla.
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Citations are quoted from California Department of Social Services inspection and complaint reports. Type A citations are the state’s most serious category (an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or personal rights); Type B citations are a potential risk. A citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall. Complaint allegations appear here only when the state substantiated them.
To read the full state reports, search facility number 334842369 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
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