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Pierce State Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 24 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (760) 499-1679
- Address
- 674 N. Gold Canyon
- 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
1 citation 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.
- 101217(a)(12)Type B
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having tuberculosis test documents in Staff 1 personnel file which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-09-16.
3 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Ridgecrest
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Pierce State Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Pierce State Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2005.
How many citations does Pierce State Preschool have?
Pierce State Preschool has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 5 visits (3 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Pierce State Preschool last inspected?
Pierce State Preschool was last inspected on September 16, 2025 (about 8 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Pierce State Preschool?
Pierce State 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 24 children. It is located in Ridgecrest, Kern County, California.
How does Pierce State Preschool compare to other daycares in Kern County?
Pierce State Preschool has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.5 citations per facility. There are 845 licensed childcare facilities in Kern County.
Does Pierce State Preschool have any serious violations?
Pierce State Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Pierce State Preschool serve?
Pierce State Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 24 children.
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