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Creative Scholars Academy Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 58 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (530) 809-2468
- Address
- 120 Yellowstone Dr.
- 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
13 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
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one staff file out of six reviewed (S2) missing immunization record including MMR, TDAP, TB and flu or flu decline which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of six staff files (S2) is missing LIC 503 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101220(a)Type B
CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 children's records was missing physician's report which poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101216.3(a)(1)Type B
(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. (1) The number of children in attendance shall not exceed licensed capacity.Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which facility has been operating out of ratio.
- 101218.1Type A
(a) In accordance with the child care center's individual program, policies and needs, the licensee shall develop, implement and maintain an admission procedure that enables the person in charge of admissions to:(B) Provides the child's parent or authorized representative with information about the child care center that shall at least include the child care center's admission policies and procedures, activities, services, regulations, hours and days of operation, fees, procedures to be followed should the child become ill or injured while at the child care center, and procedures for conducting inspections for illness. Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which the family was not notified in a timely manner regarding a incident which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101212(d)(1)(b)Type B
(d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1) Events reported shall include the following:(B) Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment.Based on record review and staff interviews: facility did not report to CCLD a unusual incident regarding C1 receiving medical attention for a injury.
- 1596.8662(c)Type B
Based on observing the expired and nonexistent mandated reporter certificates, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101174(d)Type B
DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN
Based on observing the emergency disaster log, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101216.3(a)(1)Type B
Teacher Child Ratio(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.(1) The number of children in attendance shall not exceed licensed capacity. This requirment was not met based on interviews. Facility was operating ouf of ratio.
- 101223(a)(3)Type B
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 including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioningThis requirement was not met by as evidence no copies of diaper logs were avaiilable..
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not be as evidenced by: Based on observations/interviews/record reviews, the licensee did not ensure the personal rights of children in care in that 24 of children in care (C1 – C23) did not wear face coverings while in the facility, as required by the Order of the State Public Health Officer (June 11, 2021), and an individual face covering exception did not apply. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not be as evidenced by: Based on observations/interviews/record reviews, not all staff were masked, the licensee did not ensure the personal rights of children in care in that 30 of children in care (C1 – C24) did not wear face coverings while in the facility, as required by the Order of the State Public Health Officer (June 11, 2021), and an individual face covering exception did not apply. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
17 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-13.
4 routine inspections, 9 complaint visits. 7 complaints on record, 5 of 7 substantiated.
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
13 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Creative Scholars Academy Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Creative Scholars Academy Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2021.
How many citations does Creative Scholars Academy Preschool have?
Creative Scholars Academy Preschool has 13 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 12 Type B citations. It has received 17 visits (4 inspections, 9 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was Creative Scholars Academy Preschool last inspected?
Creative Scholars Academy Preschool was last inspected on March 13, 2026 (7 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Creative Scholars Academy Preschool?
Creative Scholars Academy 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 58 children. It is located in Chico, Butte County, California.
How does Creative Scholars Academy Preschool compare to other daycares in Butte County?
Creative Scholars Academy Preschool has 13 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 185 licensed childcare facilities in Butte County.
Does Creative Scholars Academy Preschool have any serious violations?
Creative Scholars Academy Preschool has 1 Type A citation 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 Creative Scholars Academy Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Creative Scholars Academy Preschool has received 9 complaint-triggered inspections. 5 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Creative Scholars Academy Preschool serve?
Creative Scholars Academy Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 58 children.
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