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Just Kidding Around
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 29 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (530) 257-0303
- Address
- 655 Ash Street
- Licensed since
Lassen County context
21*CCLD
Total facilities
2.0*CCLD
Avg citations
4.2*CCLD
Avg visits
1.0*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
5 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.
2024
- 101429(a)(2)(C)(3)Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: staff have not documented any 15 minute safe sleep checks since 10/1/24 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Facility tested for lead on 3/11/23 past the dead line of 1/1/23, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101227(7)(B)Type A
Modified diets prescribed by a child’s physician as a medical necessity shall be provided. A child shall not be served any food to which the child’s record indicates he/she has an allergy. Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one child was served egg products in care, which posed an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
2022
- 1596.99(c)(3)Type A
Absence of Supervision 1596.99(c)(3) The department shall assess an immediate civil penalty of five hundred dollars ($500) per violation and one hundred dollars ($100) for each day the violation continues after citation, for any of the following serious violations: Absence of supervision, including, but not limited to, a child left unattended, and supervision of a child by a person under 18 years of age. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review S1 left classroom children unattended resulting in C1 inappropriately touching C2.This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.A $500 civil penalty applies.
- 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212 (d)(1)(C) Reporting Requirements –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. Events reported shall include the following: Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review S1 was aware of an incident on 4/11 but did not call it in to the Department and did not submit a written incident report timely as required.This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-06-10.
2 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 2 of 3 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Susanville
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Just Kidding Around licensed in California?
Yes, Just Kidding Around is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2009.
How many citations does Just Kidding Around have?
Just Kidding Around has 5 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (2 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was Just Kidding Around last inspected?
Just Kidding Around was last inspected on June 10, 2025 (about 12 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Just Kidding Around?
Just Kidding Around 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 29 children. It is located in Susanville, Lassen County, California.
How does Just Kidding Around compare to other daycares in Lassen County?
Just Kidding Around has 5 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 21 licensed childcare facilities in Lassen County.
Does Just Kidding Around have any serious violations?
Just Kidding Around 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 Just Kidding Around had any complaint inspections?
Just Kidding Around has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Just Kidding Around serve?
Just Kidding Around serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 29 children.
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