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Hugs-n-smiles Preschool and Daycare
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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) 823-6385
- Address
- 1273 High Street
- Licensed since
Placer County context
597*CCLD
Total facilities
1.5*CCLD
Avg citations
6.7*CCLD
Avg visits
1.5*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
4 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
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Mandated reporter training expired.
2023
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the assistant's mandated reporter training certificate was expired which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 (a)(3) 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....This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Interviews which revealed that staff warned children that hot sauce would be put in their mouth for using vulgar language. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review, the Director did not comply with the section cited above in one out of two staff files reviewed which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-03-03.
4 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Auburn
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Hugs-n-smiles Preschool and Daycare licensed in California?
Yes, Hugs-n-smiles Preschool and Daycare is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2003.
How many citations does Hugs-n-smiles Preschool and Daycare have?
Hugs-n-smiles Preschool and Daycare has 4 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 8 visits (4 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Hugs-n-smiles Preschool and Daycare last inspected?
Hugs-n-smiles Preschool and Daycare was last inspected on March 3, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Hugs-n-smiles Preschool and Daycare?
Hugs-n-smiles Preschool and Daycare 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 Auburn, Placer County, California.
How does Hugs-n-smiles Preschool and Daycare compare to other daycares in Placer County?
Hugs-n-smiles Preschool and Daycare has 4 citations. The county average is 1.5 citations per facility. There are 597 licensed childcare facilities in Placer County.
Does Hugs-n-smiles Preschool and Daycare have any serious violations?
Hugs-n-smiles Preschool and Daycare 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.
Has Hugs-n-smiles Preschool and Daycare had any complaint inspections?
Hugs-n-smiles Preschool and Daycare 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 Hugs-n-smiles Preschool and Daycare serve?
Hugs-n-smiles Preschool and Daycare serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 30 children.
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