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O'brien Child Development Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 32 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (530) 885-0530
- Address
- 4035 Grass Valley Hwy, Ste K
- 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
6 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
- 101226(c)Type A
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
Health-realted services 101226(c): The licensee shall obtain emergency medical treatment without specific instructions from the child's authorized representative if the authorized representative cannot be reached immediately, or if the nature of the child's illness or injury is such that there should be no delay in getting medical treatment for the child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by the facility who did not contact 911 when a child had a medical emergency and the appearance and responsiveness of the child changed which is an immediate health and safety threat to the children in care.
2025
- 101212(d)(1)(E)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212(d)(1)(E) Reporting Requirements: 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.(1) Events reported shall include the following: (E) Epidemic outbreaks. This requirement was not met as evidenced by a stomach bug or the norovirus with 4 confirmed cases that was not reported to the Department of Public Health and Licensing which is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
- 101216.2(e)Type B
TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
- 101216.2(e)Type A
TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Teacher Aide Qualifications:An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement was not met as evidenced by 2 aides left supervising 5 preschool children with no supervision of a teacher which is an immediate health and safety concern to the children in care.
- 101221(a)Type B
CHILD'S RECORDS
Child's Records: A separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with the director there was some children that did not have files at the facility, including their emergency contact information. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care & Supervision: The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Three children were in the back left room with no staff supervision playing as the director was changing a child's pull up in the bathroom which is an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
Inspection record
19 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-13.
5 routine inspections, 10 complaint visits. 6 complaints on record, 3 of 6 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is O'brien Child Development Center licensed in California?
Yes, O'brien Child Development Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2015.
How many citations does O'brien Child Development Center have?
O'brien Child Development Center has 6 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 19 visits (5 inspections, 10 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was O'brien Child Development Center last inspected?
O'brien Child Development Center was last inspected on March 13, 2026 (7 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is O'brien Child Development Center?
O'brien Child Development Center 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 32 children. It is located in Auburn, Placer County, California.
How does O'brien Child Development Center compare to other daycares in Placer County?
O'brien Child Development Center has 6 citations. The county average is 1.5 citations per facility. There are 597 licensed childcare facilities in Placer County.
Does O'brien Child Development Center have any serious violations?
O'brien Child Development Center has 3 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 O'brien Child Development Center had any complaint inspections?
O'brien Child Development Center has received 10 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does O'brien Child Development Center serve?
O'brien Child Development Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 32 children.
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