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Little Discoveries Preschool

License 045407012Child Care CenterChico, CA
8 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
40 children
Age range
2 years to 5 years
Phone
(530) 342-2484
Address
4 Creative Lane
Licensed since

Butte County context

185*CCLD

Total facilities

2.4*CCLD

Avg citations

7.0*CCLD

Avg visits

2.1*CCLD

Avg complaint visits

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .

Citations

8 citations on record

Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.

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.

2025

  • 101212(b)Type B

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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  • 1596.8662(c)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out 4 staff files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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  • 101223(a)(3)Type A

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) 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...This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 staff which poses an immediate safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

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2024

  • 101700.5(a)Type B

    101700.5 Certified External Water Sampler(a) Certified external water samplers shall be used to conduct the Child Care Center water collection Based on record review,LPA reviewed that lead testing was completed 1/5/23 but facility did not use a certified external water sampler.

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  • 101223(a)(1)(3)Type A

    (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. (3)To be free from...humiliation... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above towards C1, which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.

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2023

  • 101229(a)(1)Type A

    RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This was not met as evidence by: based on interviews and record review, C1 was unsupervised for 2-5 minutes on the playground while class was transitioning from outside. tHis poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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2022

  • 101229(a)(1)Type B

    RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision 101229(a)(1)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, on 2/21/22 around 5/25 pm C1 was not under visual observation by S1 for…..minutes when C1 was left on the playground.

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2021

  • 101239(a)(1)Type B

    FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

    Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies 101239(a)(1) A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times. The licensee shall maintain the temperature in rooms that children occupy between a minimum of 68 degrees F (20 degrees C) and a maximum of 85 degrees F (30 degrees C). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review on 8/31/21 the indoor air temperature reached 86 degrees F at 4:47 pm (Photo).This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Inspection record

15 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-12-12.

4 routine inspections, 6 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 4 of 3 substantiated.

8 citations across the record on file

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FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Little Discoveries Preschool licensed in California?

Yes, Little Discoveries Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2016.

How many citations does Little Discoveries Preschool have?

Little Discoveries Preschool has 8 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 5 Type B citations. It has received 15 visits (4 inspections, 6 complaint visits, 5 other visits).

When was Little Discoveries Preschool last inspected?

Little Discoveries Preschool was last inspected on December 12, 2025 (about 5 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Little Discoveries Preschool?

Little Discoveries Preschool is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 40 children. It is located in Chico, Butte County, California.

How does Little Discoveries Preschool compare to other daycares in Butte County?

Little Discoveries Preschool has 8 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 185 licensed childcare facilities in Butte County.

Does Little Discoveries Preschool have any serious violations?

Little Discoveries Preschool has 3 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.

Has Little Discoveries Preschool had any complaint inspections?

Little Discoveries Preschool has received 6 complaint-triggered inspections. 4 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

What ages does Little Discoveries Preschool serve?

Little Discoveries Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 40 children.

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