Tomorrowland Academy
Tomorrowland Academy is a licensed child care center in El Monte, CA, licensed for up to 98 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 2017. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 3 times and investigated 3 complaints, 2 of them substantiated. The state issued 10 citations, 1 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for building & playground safety (3 of 10). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 Type A. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #19 of 22 centers in El Monte and has more citations per inspection than 93% of California licensed centers.
Inspection record
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. 1 Per Assistant Director they will clean the toys as needed and get rid of what is broken. A work order will be placed to clean the rugs. Pictures will be submitted to LPA by
During inspection a staff member went into the restroom with the children. Per Licensee, They will conduct a meeting with staff regarding supervision. A written plan on how to mantain compliance, meeting minutes and sign in sheet will be submitted to LPA by
Based on interviews the facility did not report the plumbing issue in the kitchen to the depatrment which is a potential health and safety risk for children in care.
101238 Buildings and Grounds (a)The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met by evidence by: Planters were emptied during inspection. Per Licensee they will conduct a meeting regarding the citations- submit a written plan on how to mantain compiance, meeting minutes and sign in sheete by
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Staff # 5 does not have current mandated reporter training certificate which poses/posed 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 DInosaur room had 19 children with 2 teachers and Elephant room had 28 children with 2 teachers not all children were asleep in their cots, which poses/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 that Staff # 1 and # 5 did not have proof of current mandated reporter training certificate, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101700.3(b)(1)California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with...readings of 0.5 ppb or greater.., before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement is not me at evidenced by 1 During the inspection LPA observed the staff lounge faucet to have been replaced and off limits to children. The playground water fountain was observed to be off limits by a taped bag and sign. Per Dir... once fountain is replaced they will restest and submit results to the dept.. Based on ispection, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as that 2 out of 12 faucets tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of 11 ppb and 12 ppb. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care 8
1596.8662(b)(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child 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 1 Per Director staff will take the Mandated Reporter Training and proof of completion will be submitted to LPA via email by
1506.7995(a)(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 Aug. 1 and Dec. 1 of each year 1 Per Director she will submit proof of immunizations for Staff # 2 &6 to LPA via email by
Complaint investigations
Staff are not ensuring equipment used by children is maintained in good condition
Staff are not ensuring that facility is maintained clean
Kitchen is flooded and is in disrepair
About this center
Common questions
Does Tomorrowland Academy take infants?
Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children.
Has Tomorrowland Academy had any serious violations?
California issued 1 Type A citation since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Mar 5, 2026, for care and supervision. Each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Tomorrowland Academy?
California investigated 3 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 2. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.
How does Tomorrowland Academy compare with other daycares in El Monte?
It is tied for #19 of 22 centers in El Monte by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 93% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Tomorrowland Academy last inspected?
Apr 18, 2025. The state issued at least one citation during that visit.
How much does Tomorrowland Academy cost?
California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Tomorrowland Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Los Angeles County, which includes El Monte, was $1,087 a month for preschoolers (about $1,370 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.
Who runs Tomorrowland Academy?
The licensee is Claire Chou, and the administrator listed with the state is Claire Chou.
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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 198019481 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.