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Little Star Preschool and Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 24 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (209) 847-4628
- Address
- 140 Johnson Avenue
- Licensed since
Stanislaus County context
486*CCLD
Total facilities
1.8*CCLD
Avg citations
5.2*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
8 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.
2025
2021
- 101223(a)(4)Type A
Personal Rights. To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by staff #1 admitting to pulling children's ears/ rubbing their hair in a "playful" manner. This is a potential risk to personal rights, health and safety of children in care.
- 101216(f)Type A
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Personnel Requirements: At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs observation of the volunteer's personnel file, which lacked required documentation including pediatric First Aid /CPR training. This is an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101223(a)(3)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights: Interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs observation of no accessible toilet paper inside the restrooms the children use. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101239.1(d)Type B
Napping Equipment: Shall be arranged so that each child has access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the cots or mats of other children. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs observation of cots being connected with no space for children to walk on without having to walk on or over the other children. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101538.3(b)Type B
INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN
Indoor Activity Space for School-Age Children: In combination programs, indoor activity space provided for school-age child care center children shall be physically separated from space provided for infant care and child care center children. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs observation of pre-school children commingling with school age children. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101216.1(1)Type B
Teacher Qualifications and Duties: A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, units of the education requirements, or shall have obtained a Child Development Assistance Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Licensee informing LPAs that opening staff is a volunteer. LPAs reviewed the volunteer's file and observed the file lacked the proper documentation, demonstrating the volunteer meets the requirements of a teacher. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-10-28.
2 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Oakdale
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Little Star Preschool and Center licensed in California?
Yes, Little Star Preschool and Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2001.
How many citations does Little Star Preschool and Center have?
Little Star Preschool and Center has 8 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (2 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 1 other visit).
When was Little Star Preschool and Center last inspected?
Little Star Preschool and Center was last inspected on October 28, 2025 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Little Star Preschool and Center?
Little Star Preschool and 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 24 children. It is located in Oakdale, Stanislaus County, California.
How does Little Star Preschool and Center compare to other daycares in Stanislaus County?
Little Star Preschool and Center has 8 citations. The county average is 1.8 citations per facility. There are 486 licensed childcare facilities in Stanislaus County.
Does Little Star Preschool and Center have any serious violations?
Little Star Preschool and Center 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 Little Star Preschool and Center had any complaint inspections?
Little Star Preschool and Center has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Little Star Preschool and Center serve?
Little Star Preschool and Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 24 children.
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