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Little Lions Preschool

License 045408155Child Care CenterChico, CA
3 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
151 children
Age range
2 years to 5 years
Phone
(530) 891-3000
Address
1560 Manzanita Ave
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

3 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.

  • 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, it could not be determined how long C1 was outside left unsupervised on the playground while class was transitioning from outside to inside. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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  • 101216.2(e)Type B

    TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

    101216.2 Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties: (e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.

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  • 101212(d)(1)(c)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:(C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child.Based on staff interviews: facility did not report to CCLD a unusual incident regarding C1 left on the playground during transition

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Inspection record

15 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-01-28.

2 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 2 of 3 substantiated.

3 citations across the record on file

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FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Little Lions Preschool licensed in California?

Yes, Little Lions Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2022.

How many citations does Little Lions Preschool have?

Little Lions Preschool has 3 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 15 visits (2 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 10 other visits).

When was Little Lions Preschool last inspected?

Little Lions Preschool was last inspected on January 28, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Little Lions Preschool?

Little Lions 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 151 children. It is located in Chico, Butte County, California.

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

Little Lions Preschool has 3 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 185 licensed childcare facilities in Butte County.

Does Little Lions Preschool have any serious violations?

Little Lions 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 Little Lions Preschool had any complaint inspections?

Little Lions Preschool has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

What ages does Little Lions Preschool serve?

Little Lions Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 151 children.

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