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Cerro Coso Child Development Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Phone
- (760) 384-6362
- Address
- 3000 College Heights Blvd.
- Licensed since
Kern County context
845*CCLD
Total facilities
2.5*CCLD
Avg citations
5.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.9*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.
- 101238(g)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation and interview, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by Staff admitting to leaving cleaning solutions out on the changeroom sink accessible to children in care which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101223(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
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 is not met as evidenced by the incident occurring on 1/6/2023, facility experienced a power outage which placed the facility in darkness and colder temperatures. This is a Type A deficiency and it poses an immediate risk to the health and safety to the children in care.
- 101238(a)Type A
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Buildings and Ground. The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by the incident occurring on 1/6/2023, facility experienced a power outage which placed the facility in darkness and colder temperatures. This is a Type A Deficiency and it poses an immediate risk to the health and safety to the children in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-08-15.
3 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 2 of 1 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Ridgecrest
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Cerro Coso Child Development Center licensed in California?
Yes, Cerro Coso Child Development Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1991.
How many citations does Cerro Coso Child Development Center have?
Cerro Coso Child Development Center has 3 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 4 visits (3 inspections, 1 complaint visit).
When was Cerro Coso Child Development Center last inspected?
Cerro Coso Child Development Center was last inspected on August 15, 2025 (about 9 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Cerro Coso Child Development Center?
Cerro Coso Child Development Center 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 50 children. It is located in Ridgecrest, Kern County, California.
How does Cerro Coso Child Development Center compare to other daycares in Kern County?
Cerro Coso Child Development Center has 3 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 845 licensed childcare facilities in Kern County.
Does Cerro Coso Child Development Center have any serious violations?
Cerro Coso Child Development Center has 2 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 Cerro Coso Child Development Center had any complaint inspections?
Cerro Coso Child Development Center has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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