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Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool, Inc.
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Phone
- (530) 219-7361
- Address
- 12716 Northwoods Blvd #3 & #5
- Licensed since
Nevada County context
83*CCLD
Total facilities
1.2*CCLD
Avg citations
3.5*CCLD
Avg visits
0.2*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)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the case of a now-terminated employee striking a child's face after the child kicked them. This posed an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2025. Most recent on 2026-04-29.
1 routine inspection.
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool, Inc. licensed in California?
Yes, Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool, Inc. is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2025.
How many citations does Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool, Inc. have?
Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool, Inc. has 1 citation on record: 1 Type A (more serious) citation. It has received 3 visits (1 inspection, 2 other visits).
When was Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool, Inc. last inspected?
Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool, Inc. was last inspected on April 29, 2026 (about 6 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool, Inc.?
Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool, Inc. 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 Preschool, Inc. compare to other daycares in Nevada County?
Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool, Inc. has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 1.2 citations per facility. There are 83 licensed childcare facilities in Nevada County.
Does Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool, Inc. have any serious violations?
Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool, Inc. 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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