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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

CHICO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOLLicense 0413704734 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 1/12/26 at 1:55pm, a annual/random inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Tammy Dutra. The facility operates 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday–Friday, year round. The facility was toured at 4:34pm inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The program operates in rooms 1206, 1214, 1215,1216, 1217,1218 and 1219. . The facility representative and eight staff were supervising 66 children, and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises. The outdoor activity space was cushioned with pea gravel and turf and is free of hazards. Twelve children's records were reviewed at 2:16pm. Eight staff records were reviewed at 3:23pm. Records were incomplete. The following deficiencies were cited four staff missing current mandated reporter certificates, one staff missing immunization record and LIC 503 and one child missing physician's report (see LIC 809D): The facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP.). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information ( https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information ) CCC COMPLETED TESTING. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for and removing any recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . The facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Bronwyn Allen.

Citations

4 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in S1 missing LIC 503, health screening which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1596.799(b)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in C4 is missing a physician's report which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in C1 is missing Immunizations (MMR/TDAP/FLU) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in four out of eight files were missing current mandated reporter certificates which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 12, 2026 inspection of CHICO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL?

This was an inspection of CHICO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL on January 12, 2026. 4 citations were issued: 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CHICO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL on January 12, 2026?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (0 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in S1 missing LIC 503, health screening..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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