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Little Gems of the Sierra
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (530) 536-5180
- Address
- 12716 Northwoods Blvd. #3 & #5
- Licensed since
Nevada County context
100*CCLD
Total facilities
1.1*CCLD
Avg citations
3.7*CCLD
Avg visits
0.5*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.
- 101238.2(g)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
(g) The playground shall be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence shall be at least four feet high.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: On 6/20/2023, LPA observed a roughly 9x10inch hole in the bottom of the chain link fencing, as well as locations in the fence where the top metal bar was bent downward so to no longer meet the required height of 4 feet. Damages were due to the unusually strong winter storms and snow pack this past winter
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2024-07-30.
2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Truckee
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Little Gems of the Sierra licensed in California?
Yes, Little Gems of the Sierra is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2023.
How many citations does Little Gems of the Sierra have?
Little Gems of the Sierra has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 4 visits (2 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Little Gems of the Sierra last inspected?
Little Gems of the Sierra was last inspected on July 30, 2024 (about 2 years ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Little Gems of the Sierra?
Little Gems of the Sierra 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 30 children. It is located in Truckee, Nevada County, California.
How does Little Gems of the Sierra compare to other daycares in Nevada County?
Little Gems of the Sierra has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 1.1 citations per facility. There are 100 licensed childcare facilities in Nevada County.
Does Little Gems of the Sierra have any serious violations?
Little Gems of the Sierra has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Little Gems of the Sierra had any complaint inspections?
Little Gems of the Sierra has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Little Gems of the Sierra serve?
Little Gems of the Sierra serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 30 children.
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