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Joyce Pennybaker
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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) 389-4266
- 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
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.
2026
- 102417(b)Type A
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
- 102417(g)(4)Type A
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to: Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed liquid roach bait poison not locked and accessible to children.
2024
- 102416(c)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having proof of a valid pediatric CPR 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having proof of a valid mandated reporter which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-03-24.
3 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 2 of 1 substantiated.
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in North Highlands
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Joyce Pennybaker licensed in California?
Yes, Joyce Pennybaker is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2018.
How many citations does Joyce Pennybaker have?
Joyce Pennybaker has 4 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (3 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Joyce Pennybaker last inspected?
Joyce Pennybaker was last inspected on March 24, 2026 (5 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Joyce Pennybaker?
Joyce Pennybaker 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 North Highlands, Sacramento County, California.
How does Joyce Pennybaker compare to other daycares in Sacramento County?
Joyce Pennybaker has 4 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 2,110 licensed childcare facilities in Sacramento County.
Does Joyce Pennybaker have any serious violations?
Joyce Pennybaker has 2 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 Joyce Pennybaker had any complaint inspections?
Joyce Pennybaker has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Joyce Pennybaker serve?
Joyce Pennybaker serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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