Magnolia Preschool & Kindergarten · Preschool, Corona
Magnolia Preschool & Kindergarten is a licensed child care center in Corona, CA, licensed for up to 104 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 2003. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 3 times and investigated 7 complaints, 6 of them substantiated. The state issued 33 citations, 9 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 33). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 Type A. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #43 of 44 centers in Corona and has more citations per inspection than 99% of California licensed centers.
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(a) A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times. (1) The licensee shall maintain the temperature in rooms that children occupy between... and a maximum of 85 degrees F (30 degrees C). 1 theregulation. The Licensee understands indoor temperature must not exceed 85 degrees during operation hours. Licensee agrees to make necessary repairs to ensure the indoor temperature does not exceed the 85 degrees or submit an alternative plan of operation for the preschool program. Repair Based on the record review and interview, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the investigation, the Department received a sufficient amount of evidence to determine the facility has violated 8 invoices and plan are due by close of business on 8-31-2026.
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. violated the children’s Personal Rights. The Licensee understands all children must be provided safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations. The Licensee was not present during the inspection, however, the LPA discussed the complaint and citation Based on the record review/interview/observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the investigation the Department received a sufficient amount of evidence to determine the facility has 8 via telephone. The Licensee provided possible long term resolutions but was unable to any immediate resolutions. Licensee agrees to submit a plan of correction within 24 hours. The plan must include an immediate, permanent long term resolution. The plan is due on or by COB 8-11-2026.
101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. Based on the record review and interview, 1 The Licensee understands all children must remain in the classrooms assigned to the licensee and according to their age. Licensee also understands all children must be provided safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations. The Licensee was not present during the inspection, however, the the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the investigation, the Department received a sufficient amount of evidence to determine the facility has violated the two regulations. 8 LPA discussed the complaint and citation via telephone. The Licensee provided possible long term resolutions but was unable to any immediate resolutions. Licensee agrees to submit an immediate, permanent long term plan of correction within 24 hours.
(a) A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times. (1) The licensee shall maintain the temperature in rooms that children occupy between...and a maximum of 85 degrees F (30 degrees C). 1 violated the two regulations. The Licensee understands all children must remain in the classrooms assigned to the licensee and according to their age. Licensee also understands all children must be provided safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations. The License was not Based on the record review and interview, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the investigation, the Department received a sufficent amount of evidence to determine the facility has 8 present during the inspection, however, the LPA discussed the complaint and citation via telephone. The Licensee provided possible long term resolutions but was unable to any immediate resolutions. Licensee agrees to submit an immediate, permanent long term plan of correction within 24 hours.
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. Based on the record review and the interview, the Licensee did not meet the 1 Director understands in the event special accommodation needs to be made, the facility must contact the Department for authorization prior to making any changes in the facility. Director agrees to submit a written statement of understanding to the Department on or by
(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. 1 them while a Teacher stands outside of the door waiting for them to come out. Director understands no child shall be left without supervision at any time. Director agrees to conduct a training on supervision and submit a training agenda including a date Based on the interviews, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses an immediate Health & Safety Rights risk to the children in care. During interviews with Pertinent Parties it was disclosed children who use the outdoor restrooms while on the playground, go in and close the door behind 8 training will be completed to the Department on or by POC due of 7-13-2026. The training sign in sheets are due no later than one week after training date. Director agrees to forward this report to the Licensee for review.
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 expired medication for a child who is no longer enrolled.
Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care. During the staff file review the LPA was unable to review a current Mandated Reporter certificate for S1 and S2.
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 cleaning chemicals stored with food and paper goods used by children. All items were stored in cans, boxes or bags.
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 cleaning supplies in the classroom lower cabinets that were accessible to children in care. At the time of the tour the children were outside on the playground making the risk a potential.
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Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed, bleach bottles, bleach wipes, toilet and floor cleaners, air freshners stored in unlocked lower classroom cabinets and upper classroom which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the licensee was unable to provide proof of a smoke alarms or carbon monoxide detectors in the children's classrooms, 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 in the LPA observed one child toilet leaking water onto the floor, surrounding the toilet 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 in 2 staff were missing proof of renewed Mandated reporter training certificates 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 in 2 staff members were missing proof of immunization records 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 in 1 staff is missing the TB screening 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 in 2 staff were missing LIC501 Health screenings 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 in 3 children were missing proof of Physician's reports 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 in 2 children were missing proof of immunization records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
All child care centers shall have working telephone service on the premises. Based on the interview, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential safety risk to the children in care. During 1 The Director understands the facility shall have a working telephone on the premises. Director agrees to forward report to the Licensee. The Licensee shall submit a plan on how the facility will remain in compliance with the regulations. The plan should include a notice to families with an alternate number and information from the service provider with an estimated interviews it was disclosed the facility’s phone has not been working for a week. time the service should be re established. If the service provider does not have an estimated time, the plan should include statement on how the facility will establish a permanent phone line during hours of operation.
3) (d) When the director of an infant care center or the director of a combination center is temporarily away from the center, the director has the authority to delegate his/her responsibilities as specified below: (3) If the absence is more that 30 days consecutive calendar days, the substitute director shall 1 Administration & Management class that was supposed to be taken in August or November. The Department was never notified of any changes or a new Director and the Interim Director does not qualify. Interim Director will forward report to Licensee. meet the qualifications of a director. Based on the interview, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. It was disclosed S1 did not complete the Preschool 8 Licensee must submit a statement of understanding and a plan that will keep the facility in compliance. The statement is due on or by close of business 12-30-2024. $250 Civil Penalty assessed
3) (d) When the director of an infant care center or the director of a combination center is temporarily away from the center, the director has the authority to delegate his/her responsibilities as specified below: (3) If the absence is more that 30 days consecutive calendar days, the substitute director shall 1 Administration & Management class that was supposed to be taken from 8/31/24-9-1-2024. The Department was never notified of any changes or a new Director and the Interim Director does not qualify. Area Coordinator will forward report to Licensee. meet the qualifications of a director. Based on the interview, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. It was disclosed S1 did not complete the Preschool 8 Licensee must submit a statement of understanding and a plan that will keep the facility in compliance. The statement is due on or by close of business 11-5-2024.
Based on the record review, observation and interview, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses an immediate Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the facility tour the LPA observed expired medications for C6. Per the Directors statement, C6 still attends the child care. C6 was present during inspection.
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 an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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.
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.
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 record review LPA reviewed an Emergency Drill Log dated 2022-2023. The last documented fire drill was conducted 6/23.
Based on the observation and interview, 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 observed expired medications for children who were no longer enrolled.
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 file review LPA observed expired Mandated Reporter certificates for S1, S3 and S4.
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 file review LPA was unable to review a TB clearance for S3.
Based on the observation and interview, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During facility tour the LPA tested the water and discovered the kitchen where dishes are washed and food is prepared did not have hot running water. Director stated they do not have hot water in the facility.
Based on LPA observation and interview, Director stated the facillity has two toilets within classroom 2 that are currently off limits to children due to them not functioning properly. Toilets have been non-operational since 11/02/2022. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. 8 LPA will follow up with this correction and visually verify the functionality of the toilets in question either in person or virtually.
Based on LPA's interviews conducted and per staff’s own admission the day in question she was busy and she open the Sippy cup to pour water 1 Director agrees to provide staff with training memo on Personal Rights and submit written statement of understanding from staff with their signatures by 11/24/2021. Director also agrees to provide in service training on Personal Rights and Reporting Requirements to provide CCL with sign in sheet/ agenda of topic and date and time of training by 12/06/2021. Updated Preschool Enrollment packet regarding Sippy cups. Please offered specifics regarding the use of the cups at the facility. but she did not pay close attention and disregard that it has spoiled milk in the cup from early morning. Staff was aware of the issue until it was brought to her attention by the director after the incident occurred. Facility failed to protect the safety of the children. This is an immediate health and safety risk for the children in care.
Complaint investigations
Licensee does not maintain a comfortable room temperature for day care children
Staff do not provide a safe and healthy enviroment for children in care
Child was left unattended
Licensee not ensuring facility has a working telephone
Facility staff do not ensure bathrooms for day care children are kept in operating condition
Staff not properly cleaning dishes.
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Common questions
Does Magnolia Preschool & Kindergarten take infants?
Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children. An infant center is licensed separately at the same address (listed below).
Has Magnolia Preschool & Kindergarten had any serious violations?
California issued 9 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Aug 28, 2026, for fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies. Each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Magnolia Preschool & Kindergarten?
California investigated 7 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 6. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.
How does Magnolia Preschool & Kindergarten compare with other daycares in Corona?
It is tied for #43 of 44 centers in Corona 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 Magnolia Preschool & Kindergarten last inspected?
Feb 5, 2026. The state issued at least one citation during that visit.
How much does Magnolia Preschool & Kindergarten cost?
California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Magnolia Preschool & Kindergarten for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Riverside County, which includes Corona, was $856 a month for preschoolers (about $1,080 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.
Who runs Magnolia Preschool & Kindergarten?
The licensee is Samantha De Silva, and the administrator listed with the state is Fanny Torres.
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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 334812640 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
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