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Exeter Gingerbread House
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 62 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (559) 594-5566
- Address
- 137 N. Orange
- Licensed since
Tulare County context
530*CCLD
Total facilities
1.4*CCLD
Avg citations
4.7*CCLD
Avg visits
0.5*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.
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that there was a bent in fence post, rusted and protruding sharp wires coming from accessible areas of the chain link fence in the same corner and other areas of the chain link fence. There was hard dirt where sand should be inside the sand box. The sand box area was unleveled to the cement ground with an approximately 12 deep difference from cement ground, causing risk of children falling into the hole. There was protruding cement exposed near a post surrounding the sand area. Also in the sand area, there was wood boards and posts that had chipped paint or that were completely unpainted, exposing rough wood surface. Three of the metal play structures had chipped paint and had rusting. Photos were taken and licensee confirmed the observations. This poses, a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee could not show proof that the facility had completed the requirement to test their water sources as stated above. Licensee indicated that the lead testing was in process. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-04-13.
4 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
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Clean recordEUSD PS PROGRAM-ROCKY HILL ELEMENTARY
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Clean recordEXETER COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
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Clean recordEXETER U.S.D. - PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
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1 citation
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Exeter Gingerbread House licensed in California?
Yes, Exeter Gingerbread House is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1993.
How many citations does Exeter Gingerbread House have?
Exeter Gingerbread House has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (4 inspections, 3 other visits).
When was Exeter Gingerbread House last inspected?
Exeter Gingerbread House was last inspected on April 13, 2026 (2 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Exeter Gingerbread House?
Exeter Gingerbread House 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 62 children. It is located in Exeter, Tulare County, California.
How does Exeter Gingerbread House compare to other daycares in Tulare County?
Exeter Gingerbread House has 2 citations. The county average is 1.4 citations per facility. There are 530 licensed childcare facilities in Tulare County.
Does Exeter Gingerbread House have any serious violations?
Exeter Gingerbread House has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Exeter Gingerbread House serve?
Exeter Gingerbread House serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 62 children.
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