Description: Our mission is to create an environment wherein the highest potential of each child – spiritual, emotional, physical, and intellectual—may be realized. Our emphasis is on the whole personality of the child, respect for all life, personal empowerment and a nurturing, safe environment resulting in a well-educated, thoughtful and responsible global citizen. We are blessed with a unique culture in the Santa Cruz Valley and envision the school reflecting all aspects of our community. Community members, in turn, participate in the ongoing development of the school culture.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0171519 | 2026-04-07 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on April 07, 2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officers provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Please send current/approved Fire Marshal report upon receipt *Roster required inside and outside whenever kids present *Restroom supervision procedures *Children must remain on Preschool Classroom side and on roster *Post Chain of Command in main postings area *Emergency drill procedures and documentation *Keep playground gates closed when enrolled children are present *Remove spider webs from playground areas *Updated DCS/CBC Background Check process *Updated rule set and forms available on website Please complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0100534 | 2025-04-09 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 04/09/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 07/01/25 Fire: 02/14/26 Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: *Updated DCS Background Check process *Suggestions to maintain staff training hours *Post evacuation maps near doors that provide exit *Fire Inspections are valid for one year Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0042540 | 2024-04-12 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 4/12/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Fire: 9/25/23 Gas: n/a Sanitation: n/a Insurance: expires 7/1/24 | |||
| INSP-0030327 | 2023-08-14 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 08/14/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES group size checklist was completed at the time of the inspection. Fire: 7/21/22 - State Fire Marshal Gas: n/a Sanitation: n/a Insurance:expires 7/1/24 | |||
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