Childrens Lighthouse Of Riverside, Ca · Preschool, Riverside
Childrens Lighthouse Of Riverside, Ca is a licensed child care center in Riverside, CA, licensed for up to 128 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 2009. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 5 times and investigated 7 complaints, 2 of them substantiated. The state issued 16 citations, 5 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for training & qualifications (4 of 16). None came in the last 12 months. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #99 of 101 centers in Riverside and has more citations per inspection than 96% of California licensed centers.
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Based on observation and record review of 9 children's files, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in each of the 9 children's files were missing proof of 1 or more required LIC9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports signed receipts, for reports dated 02/01/2024, 06/25/2024 04/05/2023 and 09/07/2022, according to the children's enrollment dates, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where 1 staff present and caring for children did not renew ther Mandated Reporter training after expiration on 05/2024, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 staff present and careing for children are missing proof of measles vaccination and 1 staff present is missing proof of pertussus vaccination which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility did not ensure at least 1 staff present to open the facility at 6:30 AM and care for children were trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid and specified staff CPR/1st Aid certification expired in 06/2024, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, multiple biting incidents occurred at the facility between 07/19/2023 through 04/23/2024, which is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. 8 The licensee also agrees submit proof of the written plan (Part 1), the curriculum for staff training and proof of staff participation in training (Part 2). Proof of the plan can be provided to the department on or before 06/26/2024 by fax, mail or e-mail.
Based on LPA record review & interviews conducted, it was determined that on 11/20/2023 a Lack of Supervision occured where a daycare child was left unattended for 6 minutes by staff assigned to supervise, which posed an immediate risk to the health & safety of children in care. 8 and training curriculum to ensure the regulation is met. Per director, agree to submit the plan and training curriculum by 02/02/2024. The licensee also agrees to submit the proof of staff participation in training on or before 02/19/2024, to the department by fax, mail or e-mail.
Based on LPA record review, the licensee failed to notify the department of reported incidents that occured during operation hours regarding Lack of Supervision & Personal Rights violations, regarding staff & children, which posed both immediate & potential risks to the health & safety of children in care.
Based on LPA record review & interviews conducted, it was determined that on 12/29/2023 an authorized representative reported witnessing a staff yelling at a preschool child in the classroom, upon pick up, which is a potential risk to the health & safety of children in care. 8 Per director, they agree to submit the plan and training curriculum by 02/02/2024. The licensee also agrees to submit the proof of staff participation in training on or before 02/19/2024, to the department by fax, mail or e-mail.
Based on staff interviews, on 03/27/2023 classroom 6 was out of ratio as there was 1 staff to 14 children. On 04/05/2023, LPA observed classroom 9 out of ratio as there was 1 staff to 15 children. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care
- Facility Director will submit proof of behavior management training to include agenda topics for S1 to the department by
Based on record reviews and interviews conducted with staff and Assistant Director admissions the facility did not meet the section above and operated out of ratio on 08/09/22,08/15/22 and 08/17/22, and addtionally at morning check ins and during nap times. This is an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care. 8 Facility will submit proof of completion of LIC 9224 for all children enrolled in preschool program.
Based on LPA record reviews and interviews conducted, 2 out of 8 teachers are working in the capacity of fully qualified teacher without all required ECE units. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Based on LPA observation during physica plant tour, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed no water available for 7 toddlers during outdoor activity 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 in 2 out of 9 persons (S7 and S8) which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on staff interviews conducted and management admission facility failed to report COVID incidents as required. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 8 Facility will also submit letter for COVID exposure for children and submit to LPA Carbullido by
2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as eveidenced by: 1 Facility will post additional signs at facility for mask wearing and implement CDPH face mask guidance including email notification to parents. Facility will send pictures of additional signs, letter to parents to LPA Carbullido at giselle.carbullido@dss.ca.gov. Based on LPA observation and staff interviews, the facility is not following COVID-19 best practices for face covoernings by children or staff. This poses a potential health and safety risk for children in care. 8 Facility will hold a staff meeting to review CDPH guidance for child care and face coverings and submit staff attendance list to the Department. Facility will complete these items by
Complaint investigations
Personal Rights - Staff do not prevent daycare child biting multiple daycare children.
Facility is operating out of ratio
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Common questions
Does Childrens Lighthouse Of Riverside, Ca take infants?
Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children. An infant center is licensed separately at the same address (listed below).
Has Childrens Lighthouse Of Riverside, Ca had any serious violations?
California issued 5 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Aug 1, 2024, for health and safety code section. Each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Childrens Lighthouse Of Riverside, Ca?
California investigated 7 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 2. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.
How does Childrens Lighthouse Of Riverside, Ca compare with other daycares in Riverside?
It is tied for #99 of 101 centers in Riverside by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 96% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Childrens Lighthouse Of Riverside, Ca last inspected?
Sep 9, 2026. No citations were issued during that visit.
How much does Childrens Lighthouse Of Riverside, Ca cost?
California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Childrens Lighthouse Of Riverside, Ca for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Riverside County, which includes Riverside, was $856 a month for preschoolers (about $1,080 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.
Who runs Childrens Lighthouse Of Riverside, Ca?
The licensee is Precious Cargo INC, and the administrator listed with the state is Bonnie Acosta.
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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.
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