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The Joy of Children
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (916) 608-9277
- Address
- 412 Natoma Street
- Licensed since
Sacramento County context
2,110*CCLD
Total facilities
2.1*CCLD
Avg citations
6.3*CCLD
Avg visits
1.4*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 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.
- 101217(a)Type B
PERSONNEL RECORDS
Based on facility file review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of three staff files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on facility file review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of three staff files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-03-11.
3 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Folsom
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Joy of Children licensed in California?
Yes, The Joy of Children is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1999.
How many citations does The Joy of Children have?
The Joy of Children has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (3 inspections).
When was The Joy of Children last inspected?
The Joy of Children was last inspected on March 11, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is The Joy of Children?
The Joy of Children 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 45 children. It is located in Folsom, Sacramento County, California.
How does The Joy of Children compare to other daycares in Sacramento County?
The Joy of Children has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.1 citations per facility. There are 2,110 licensed childcare facilities in Sacramento County.
Does The Joy of Children have any serious violations?
The Joy of Children has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does The Joy of Children serve?
The Joy of Children serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 45 children.
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