Magnolia Preschool & Kindergarten · School-Age Program, Corona
Magnolia Preschool & Kindergarten is a licensed child care center in Corona, CA, licensed for up to 35 children and serving school-age children. It has held its California license since 2003. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 3 times. The state issued 16 citations, 3 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for training & qualifications (7 of 16). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #40 of 44 centers in Corona and has more citations per inspection than 98% of California licensed centers.
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(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility did not ensure a working carbon monoxide detector is present and installed in the school age room 4B, 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 Lysol spray can, and a Windex spray bottle with bleach water and aerosol can of cleaning solution labeled keep out of reach of children and stored. No children were present at the time of the inspection however the licensee stored the items openly in children’s cubbies and in unlocked cabinets above the sink which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the sinks for school age children in room 4B do not have hot water 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 ceiling panels and mounting materials in the school age classroom in need of repair and falling from water damage and deterioration, and the outdoor slide was observed to have a large crack at the dismount area, 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 center director did not take a CPR/1st Aid course with an inperson skills test or Lead component through an EMSA approved vendor component and which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the licensee was unable to provide proof of a valid CPR/1st training certificate with in-person skills test for a subject staff assigned to provide transportation to children off site, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility is operating outside of the licensed terms and without a waiver to co-mingle school age child with preschool children in a preschool classroom combined in preschool classrooms as a school age child was observed co-mingling with pre-school children, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(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
(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.
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) 1 facility. Report will be forwarded to the Licensee. Licensee understands all individuals working, residing or volunteering at the facility must obtain a Criminal Record Clearance and be associated to the facility prior to working. Licensee shall submit a letter of understanding Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses an immediate an Safety risk to the children in care. During the facility tour LPA observed S1 providing Supervision and Care to eight school age children. After file review it was determined S1 was not associated to the 8 Letter and required documents to associate S1 must be submitted by close of business on 7-31-2024. $500 Civil Penalty assessed
As an alternative educational prerequisite, a school-age child care teacher may, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1597.21, substitute 20 training hours for each of the required units of education in Section 101216.1. Units and training hours may be combined to meet the total educational 1 S1 providing Supervision and Care to eight school age children. After file review and interview it was determined S1 was not hired to be teaching staff and is acting as an AM Teacher due to call offs. There is no documentation showing S1 meets the educational or training hour requirements. requirement (12 units or 240 training hours, or any combination thereof). Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses an immediate an Safety risk to the children in care. During the facility tour LPA observed 8 Licensee understands all teachers must meet the Teacher Qualifications. Licensee understands S1 does not meet the qualifications and cannot be used as a teacher. Licensee shall submit a letter of understanding and a plan to ensure classes are properly…
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3)... And shall complete renewal manadated 1 Report will be forwarded to Licensee. Licensee agrees to have S1 complete Mandated Reporter training and submit certificate to the Department on or by
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. 1 Report will be forwarded to Licensee. Licensee agrees to obtain proof of immunizations and submit to the Department on or by
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 medication for C7.
Based on facility review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Fire Drill was completed on 06/23/2023 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Common questions
Does Magnolia Preschool & Kindergarten take infants?
Not under this license, which covers school-age children. An infant center is licensed separately at the same address (listed below).
Has Magnolia Preschool & Kindergarten had any serious violations?
California issued 3 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Jul 30, 2024, for criminal record clearance. Each citation is listed in full above.
How does Magnolia Preschool & Kindergarten compare with other daycares in Corona?
It is tied for #40 of 44 centers in Corona by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 98% 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 $767 a month for school-age children (about $970 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 334812641 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
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