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Chino Child Development Center

4266 Walnut Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 · San Bernardino County
1 Type A citation in last 12 months4 substantiated complaintsInfant center

Chino Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Chino, CA, licensed for up to 14 children and serving infants and toddlers. It has held its California license since 2012. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 4 times and investigated 5 complaints, 4 of them substantiated. The state issued 23 citations, 8 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 23). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 Type A. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #29 of 32 centers in Chino and has more citations per inspection than 99% of California licensed centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 99%of 10,948 California licensed centers, per inspection, weighted by severity. Among the most cited
Tied for #29 of 32 centers in Chino
8Type A citations
15Type B citations
4Inspections
4 of 5Complaints substantiated
23 citations from 11 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 10, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 10, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation issuedNo citationTop row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Training & qualifications4
Health & medication4
Records & paperwork3
Sleep safety3
Food & feeding1
Caregiver conduct1
Staff ratios1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Type AOct 3, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Infant care teacher qualifications §101416.2(c)(1)(A)
Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the staff file review the LPA was unable to review transcripts for S2 that included the required infant units. Licensee was unable to find proof of completion for required courses.
Plan of correction due Oct 6, 2025
Type BOct 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Outdoor activity space §101238.2(c)
Based on the observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the facility tour the LPA was informed the outdoor play area has not been utilized for approximately two weeks. Upon inspection, the equipment was observed to have webs, a collection of thick dust/dirt, jagged edged cement block wall.
Plan of correction due Oct 10, 2025
Type BOct 3, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Staff immunizations §1596.7995(a)(1)
Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential health risk to the children in care. During the staff file review the LPA was unable to review required immunizations for S2. Required immunizations are MMR and DTap.
Plan of correction due Oct 10, 2025
Type BOct 3, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Mandated reporter training §1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the staff file review the LPA was unable to review current Mandated Reporter certificates for S1 and S2.
Plan of correction due Oct 10, 2025
Type BOct 3, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Changes to infant needs and services plan §101419.3(a)
Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses potential health and safety risk to the children in care. During the children’s file review the LPA was unable to review a current Infant Needs & Service Plan for C2.
Plan of correction due Oct 10, 2025
Type BOct 3, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food service §101227(a)(19)
Based on the observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential health risk to the children in care. During the facility the LPA observed open bowls of cereal with milk & spoon in them, a bowl of watermelon, an open applesauce with a spoon in it and a sippy cup with fresh milk in it but a thick ring of unknown grim on the inside of the cup.
Plan of correction due Oct 10, 2025
Type BOct 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care General Sanitation §101438.1(d)
Based on the observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential health risk to the children in care. During the facility tour the LPA observed indoor toys with caked dirt on the hard surfaces and caked on unknown substances on the soft toy attachments.
Plan of correction due Oct 10, 2025
Type BAug 21, 2025Complaint investigationHealth & medication
Daily Inspection for Illness §101226.1
(a) The licensee shall be responsible for ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted. Based on the interview, the Licensee did not meet the above 1 Director understands all illness regulations must be followed which states a child must be free of symptoms for 24 hours before returning to school which includes vomiting. Director agrees to give staff training on the Parent Handbook and submit a sign in sheet to the Department by 8-29-2025. regulation which poses a potential Health, risk to the children in care. During interviews it was disclosed a child was accepted by the facility with knowledge he/she had vomited prior to drop off. Additionally, during the child was at the facility the child vomited two more times. 8
Plan of correction due Aug 29, 2025
Type AMar 17, 2025Complaint investigationBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(c)
Based on LPA observations, interview and by the licensee's own admission, the facility ramp used by the public to enter the infant center is in the advanced stages of deterioration which is an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care and the public. 8 The licensee also agrees to submit proof of the work order in place to repair of outdoor entrance ramp for the infant center is sent to the department by fax, mail or e-mail.
Plan of correction due Mar 17, 2025
Type BOct 29, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant needs and services plan §101419.2(b)(2)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 infant files which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 12, 2024
Type BOct 29, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's medical assessments §101220(a)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 of 3 infants records which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 12, 2024
Type BOct 29, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's immunizations §101220.1(a)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 infant files, which poses a potential health, safety risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 12, 2024
Type BJul 10, 2024Case management visit (deficiencies)Building & playground safety
Indoor activity space for infants §101438.3(b)
Indoor Activity Space for Infants: Indoor activity space for infants shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center and school-age child care center components. 1 Licensee agrees to submit a written statement regarding the understanding the seriousness of the regulation section cited. Statement to be submitted to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office by 7/17/2024. Based on document review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Infants were relocated to a preschool classroom without Department authorization/waiver. This poses/posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8
Plan of correction due Jul 17, 2024
Type BMay 30, 2024Case management visit (deficiencies)Sleep safety
Infant sleeping equipment §101439.1(f)(1)(A)
an infant was observed with a pacifier that has a clip/ribbon that was attached to their shirt. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 1 The clip/ribbon was removed from the pacifier at time of visit. Licensee/Director agrees to provide in-service training regarding infant safe sleep and submit a copy of agenda and sign in to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office by 6/6/2024.
Plan of correction due Jun 6, 2024
Type AJan 10, 2024Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(2)
Director agrees to conduct an in-service training with infant staff regarding proper procedures for diaper changing. Director agrees to send an agenda and sign in sheet for the in-service training to Community Care Licensing by the end of the business day on the
Plan of correction due Jan 11, 2024
Type AAug 24, 2023Complaint investigationStaff ratios
Staff-infant ratio §101416.5(b)
Based on interviews conducted, it was found that on 08/09, 08/14 and 08/15/2023 the facility was found to be out of ratio in the morning between 6:30am and 7:30am. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Aug 25, 2023
Type AMay 3, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant sleeping equipment §101439.1(b)(1)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed crib mattresses were not appropriate size. Some mattresses were not the proper thickness and others did not have the appropriate shape of mattress to the crib. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 4, 2023
Type AMay 3, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant sleeping equipment §101439.1(f)
Based on staff admission, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. It was disclosed that infants are laid to sleep in the cribs with a blanket over them. According to Safe Sleep Practices, this poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 4, 2023
Type AMay 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(g)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed one can of lysol disinfectant spray, liquid dish soap and multiple empty plastic bags under the sink in the infant classroom with no lock. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 4, 2023
Type AMay 3, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(f)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. None of the staff present, including the director had an updated CPR/first Aid certificate on file. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 4, 2023
Type BMay 3, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Mandated reporter training §1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. None of the infant teachers had mandated reporter training for "Providers" completed and on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 31, 2023
Type BMay 3, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's records §101221(b)(8)(C)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There were children's files missing LIC627: Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 26, 2023
Type BMay 3, 2023InspectionSupervision
Care and supervision of infants §101429(a)(2)(C)(3)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. None of the infants in care had a 15-minute check sleep log on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 17, 2023

Complaint investigations

SubstantiatedAug 21, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Aug 21, 2025
Substantiated allegation:
Staff not mitigating the spread of illness
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedMar 17, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Feb 13, 2025
Substantiated allegation:
Staff did not prevent facility from being hazardous.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedJan 10, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Oct 10, 2023
At least one allegation was substantiated. The state’s report lists which.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedAug 24, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Aug 16, 2023
Substantiated allegation:
Facility is operating out of ratio
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedDec 1, 2022Complaint investigationreceived Sep 16, 2022
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.

About this center

Licensed capacity14 children
License typeInfant center
License statusLicensed
Licensed sinceSep 25, 2012
LicenseeAci Educational Development Corp
AdministratorCharmaine Maligaspe
Phone(909) 627-7428
State facility #364841507

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Common questions

Does Chino Child Development Center take infants?

Yes. It is licensed by California as an infant center.

Has Chino Child Development Center had any serious violations?

California issued 8 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Oct 3, 2025, for infant care teacher qualifications. Each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Chino Child Development Center?

California investigated 5 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 4. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.

How does Chino Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Chino?

It is tied for #29 of 32 centers in Chino by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 99% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Chino Child Development Center last inspected?

Apr 14, 2026. No citations were issued during that visit.

How much does Chino Child Development Center cost?

California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Chino Child Development Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in San Bernardino County, which includes Chino, was $1,250 a month for infants (about $1,580 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.

Who runs Chino Child Development Center?

The licensee is Aci Educational Development Corp, and the administrator listed with the state is Charmaine Maligaspe.

Licensed centers nearby

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 364841507 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.