Vacaville · Licensed center
Kiddie Academy - P/S
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 96 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 2 of its 8 licensing inspections since October 2022.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Apr 17, 20261 citation
CCR 101229(a)(1)Type B
“No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on information reported and interviews conducted the facility did not comply with the section cited above in regards to one child being without supervision.”
CCR 101229(a)(1)
- Mar 27, 2026Nothing cited
- Oct 29, 2025Nothing cited
- Jun 20, 2025Nothing cited
Jan 31, 20252 citations
CCR 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
“101212(d) Upon the occurrence...a report shall be made to the department within next working day...and a witten report within seven days.(1) Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident... that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not met as evidence by: No notification made to CCLD of inoperaple toilets, sewage flowing into children's play area or subsequent cleanup.”
CCR 101212(d)(1)(C)
CCR101212(f)Type B
“101212 Reporting Requirements (f) The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. Specifically: Any unusual incident... that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: No notification made to parents of inoperable toilets, sewage flowing into children's play area or subsequent clean up.”
CCR101212(f)
- Jul 19, 2024Nothing cited
- May 17, 2023Nothing cited
- Oct 26, 2022Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 2 of this center's 8 inspections. Bay Area centers inspected 8 times split: about a quarter had fewer, about a quarter the same, and about half more (80 centers).
How all 80 Bay Area centers inspected 8 times compare
Of the 80 Bay Area centers the state inspected 8 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None5%
- 1 of 823%
- 2 of 828%This center
- 3 of 818%
- 4 of 815%
- 5 of 88%
- 6 of 85%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- September 11, 2026
- On file
- 8 visits since October 2022 — 6 cited nothing · 6 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: …This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 2 staff, which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to the children in care,
· September 9, 2025
California CDSS publishes the full investigation narrative for a complaint, including its disposition, and classifies a citation Type A — an immediate risk to a child — or Type B.
Aug 2026 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · August 24, 2026
ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not ensure child was with an adult after dropping child off at school. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: A complaint investigation visit was made today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) R.M. who met with Director M.M. It was alleged that staff did not ensure child was with an adult after dropping child off at school, specifically that on 8/21/26, a child (C1) was dropped of at Foxboro Elementary School without staff confirming that C1 had safely entered the school or had been transferred into the supervision of a school staff member. During today's visit, LPA observed 4 staff supervising 22 children. On 9/11/26, LPA interviewed the Director who stated that they were informed after C1 was picked up from Foxboro Elementary School and brought to the facility, that school staff notified the facility staff who picked the children up of an incident where that morning, children were dropped off at the wrong area of the school and that C1 was found by the basketball courts. Continued on LIC9099-C Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Apr 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · April 17, 2026
CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B
No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on information reported and interviews conducted the facility did not comply with the section cited above in regards to one child being without supervision.
May 2025 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · May 27, 2025
CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A
To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: …This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 2 staff, which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to the children in care,
Deficiency Dismissed
CCR 101223.2(a) · Type B
(a) Any form of discipline or punishment that violates a child's personal rights as specified in Section 101223 shall not be permitted regardless of authorized representative consent or authorization. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for in children in care which if not corrected poses a health, safety, or personal rights risk to the children in care,
CCR 101223(a)(7) · Type B
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights. (7) Not to be placed in any restraining device. Postural supports may be used as specified in Section 101223.1. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for one children which if not corrected poses a health, safety, or personal rights risk to the children in care,
CCR 101239.2(a)(1) · Type B
101239.2 (a) Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily avaliable both indoors and in the outdoor activity area. (1) Children shall be free to drink as they wish. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 2 children which if not corrected poses a health, safety, or personal rights risk to the children in care.
Jan 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · January 31, 2025
CCR 101212(d)(1)(C) · Type B
101212(d) Upon the occurrence...a report shall be made to the department within next working day...and a witten report within seven days.(1) Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident... that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not met as evidence by: No notification made to CCLD of inoperaple toilets, sewage flowing into children's play area or subsequent cleanup.
CCR101212(f) · Type B
101212 Reporting Requirements (f) The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. Specifically: Any unusual incident... that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: No notification made to parents of inoperable toilets, sewage flowing into children's play area or subsequent clean up.
Jan 2025 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · January 8, 2025
CCR 101239(e)(4) · Type B
101239 (e)(4) Fixtures, Furniture... All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition.. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: All staff toilets and Shark's classroom toilets are inoperable.
CCR 101223 · Type B
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:...(2)To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Sewage and mildew odor caused by plumbing issues.
Apr 2024 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · April 22, 2024
ALLEGATION(S): Staff left day care child soiled for an extended period of time resulting in diaper rash and bacteria infection. Staff does not follow a daily inspection for illnesses. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 5/24/24 @ 10:45 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) E.F. conducted an unannounced inspection for the purpose of delivering complaint findings, and met with Director M.M. It was alleged that staff left day care child soiled for an extended period of time resulting in diaper rash and bacterial infection, and that staff do not follow a daily inspection for illnesses. On 4/29/24, diaper logs, children's roster and employee roster were provided to LPA F., and the Director and 4 staff (S1-S4) were interviewed between 9:40 am and 10:45 am. No concerns about diapering policy were reported, with all staff stating that children are checked every hour and changed every 2 hours and these changes are logged in an app. Occasionally when busy they ask each other to log for them, and sometimes it's after the fact. S3 stated that the longest children were in soiled diapers would be if they were dropped off that way. Regarding the sick policy, all staff corroborated that children's temperatures were no longer checked daily but when they seemed "off" or exhibited symptoms, and if they had a fever they were sent home. A 24 hour no symptom policy was also noted by all staff. None reported seeing sick children in care regularly. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: 60
Jun 2022 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · June 8, 2022
ALLEGATION(S): Lack of supervison resulted in inappropriate child behavior. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On June 16, 2022 at 8:40 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.H. conducted an unannounced complaint inspection and met with director M.M. It was alleged that there was a lack of supervision resulting in inappropriate child behavior. The director was interviewed on June 16, 2022 at 9:15 am and stated that 2 staff members were supervising 24 kids on the day in question. This is within staff ratio requirements. Three staff (S2 – S4) were interviewed between June 16 and June 27, 2022. Staff stated that they do not believe there has been any lack of supervision. Ten parents (P1-P10) were interviewed between June 24 and June 27, 2022, and eight of them stated they have not had concerns with lack of supervision with their children. Two parents stated there may be possible concern and that there seems to be a high turn over rate among the staff. During the visit the facility was toured, copies of child roster and staff records were received and reviewed. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
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Details
- Phone
- (707) 446-4222
- Address
- 880 Alamo Drive, Vacaville, 95688
- License
- 483007933
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 10 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 5 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=3, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=8, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=5. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License ccld.dss.ca.gov
Large means the biggest quarter of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 76 to 312 children. Small is 8 to 30; medium is 31 to 75.