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Central 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
- (559) 924-7797
- Address
- 15783 18th Avenue
- Licensed since
Kings County context
159*CCLD
Total facilities
1.0*CCLD
Avg citations
5.2*CCLD
Avg visits
0.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 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
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
This requirement was not met evidence by: Based on record review and interview provided by licensee indicating this facility has not conducted testing for lead which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2021
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Buildings and Grounds. (a)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 was not met as evidenced by: Observation. During the inspection of the play yard, LPA observed that there was rotted pealing wood paneling on the outisde of the preschool buidling and was exposing rusted nails. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and or personal rights in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-01-14.
3 routine inspections.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Lemoore
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Central Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Central Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2014.
How many citations does Central Preschool have?
Central Preschool has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (3 inspections).
When was Central Preschool last inspected?
Central Preschool was last inspected on January 14, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Central Preschool?
Central 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 Lemoore, Kings County, California.
How does Central Preschool compare to other daycares in Kings County?
Central Preschool has 2 citations. The county average is 1.0 citations per facility. There are 159 licensed childcare facilities in Kings County.
Does Central Preschool have any serious violations?
Central Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Central Preschool serve?
Central Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 24 children.
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