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Tierra Serena Child Development Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 17 children
- Phone
- (805) 544-4355
- Address
- 17213 Central Valley Hwy
- 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.
- 101223(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights.(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2)To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: record review and interviews. Staff #1 lost grip of infant #1 after a diaper change, causing infant #1 to hit/her head and body on the ground. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-04-10.
4 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Tierra Serena Child Development Center licensed in California?
Yes, Tierra Serena Child Development Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2010.
How many citations does Tierra Serena Child Development Center have?
Tierra Serena Child Development Center has 1 citation on record: 1 Type A (more serious) citation. It has received 6 visits (4 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Tierra Serena Child Development Center last inspected?
Tierra Serena Child Development Center was last inspected on April 10, 2026 (3 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Tierra Serena Child Development Center?
Tierra Serena 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 17 children. It is located in Shafter, Kern County, California.
How does Tierra Serena Child Development Center compare to other daycares in Kern County?
Tierra Serena Child Development Center 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 Tierra Serena Child Development Center have any serious violations?
Tierra Serena Child Development Center 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.
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