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Ellen Nelson
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (916) 626-9570
- 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
7 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.
2026
- 102417(g)(7)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
102417(g)(7)Operation of a family child care home: An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other responsible adult to be contacted in an emergency. This requirement was not met as evidenced by 4 children who do not have licensing forms and immunization records during today's inspection which is potential risk to the children in care.
- 102416.5(d)(2)(b)Type A
102416.5(d)(2)(b)Staffing Ratio and Capacity: For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home b) No more than three infants are cared for during any time when more than 12 children are being cared for. This requirement was not met as evidenced by an interview with the licensee who admitted to being over the infant ratio and the census during today's inspection which was 5 infants instead of 3. This is an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
2023
- 1597.622(a)(1)Type B
Family Day Care Homes
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that one staff member interacting with children with no proof of TB, meaasles & pertussis which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(9)(A)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that fire drills have not been documented since 2021 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102418(a)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 3 out of 5 children files were missing proof of immunizations which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 102425(c)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of two infants age 8 months did not have a form LIC 9227 in their children's files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(j)(1)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 infant children ages 8 months did not have a sleep log check every 15 minutes whcih which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-12.
5 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
7 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Lincoln
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Ellen Nelson licensed in California?
Yes, Ellen Nelson is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2005.
How many citations does Ellen Nelson have?
Ellen Nelson has 7 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (5 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Ellen Nelson last inspected?
Ellen Nelson was last inspected on March 12, 2026 (7 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Ellen Nelson?
Ellen Nelson is a Family Child Care Home (FCC), which is a home-based program licensed to care for up to 14 children with a licensed capacity of 14 children. It is located in Lincoln, Placer County, California.
How does Ellen Nelson compare to other daycares in Placer County?
Ellen Nelson has 7 citations. The county average is 1.5 citations per facility. There are 597 licensed childcare facilities in Placer County.
Does Ellen Nelson have any serious violations?
Ellen Nelson 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 Ellen Nelson had any complaint inspections?
Ellen Nelson 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 Ellen Nelson serve?
Ellen Nelson serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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