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Little Rascals
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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
- (559) 782-1175
- 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
9 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.
2023
- 102423(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Today, LPA observed multiple cleaning products under the accessible bathroom sink cabinet (ajax, bleach products) and a razor. Outside, LPA observed that the swing set was not anchored in two areas. The swing set also had a broken teeter-totter seat. In the back day care room, there was accessible disinfectant wipes and an approximately 3.5 ft by 3.5 ft cubby shelf that was not anchored (cubby furniture was unsteady and wobbly when inspected). This is a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(5)(A)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Today, LPA observed a rusted pool latch (gate near the swing set, near back of the yard), preventing the self-latching mechanism to work properly. The gate had a lock on it today and this gate was only accessible through a separate gate that was latched today, making this area inaccessible. In addition, LPA observed two-fold up tables placed against the pool fence causing a potential climbing hazard for children to get to the pool. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 102417(g)(4)(A)Type A
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Outside there was accessible Raid insect killer without any child safety lock on the nozzle. Licensee placed it in an unlocked shed that also had a red gasoline container on the floor. In the accessible restroom, there was Bleach on the counter and cleaning supplies under the sink (Fabuloso, Lysol toilet bowl cleaner and Scrubbing Bubbles shower cleaner). This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(d)Type B
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During discussion about safe sleep regulations, licensee stated she places an infant (child #2) who is over 6 months old, on his/her side for sleeping along with a small sheer blanket. A blanket and pillow were observed inside the crib that infant #2 uses. The infant was not in care during the inspeciton. This poses 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. Assitant #2 did not have proof of Mandated Reporter Training. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102423(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While inspecting the accessible yard, LPA observed a broken swing set and rust on another swing set. There was also a glass fish tank with debris as well as a dirty toy car and a loose cement block near the toy car. There was an accessible empty glass bottle. Inside was an infant (child #2) who was inside an infant rocking chair and an exersaucer jumper in the accessible office area. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102370(d)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Adult #1 was observed eating and sitting at the kitchen table upon LPA arrival. Adult #1 left immediately after LPA arrival. LPA inspected the whole house and found that a downstairs bedroom had a closet full of mens clothing, mens shoes, a projector screen that was on and a photo on the wall of adult #1. LIcensee denied that adult #1 lived in the home. Adult #1 and an Adult #2 had been previuosly denied a criminal record clearace and adult #1 and adult #2 had not proceeded with a criminal record exemption. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2021
- 102417(g)(8)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Operation of a Family Child Care Home - Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. This requirement is not met as evidenced by records review conducted during today’s inspection. Licensee was unable to provide updated Facility Roster for children enrolled in day-care. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
- 102421(a)Type B
CHILD'S RECORDS
Child's Records - The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, the signed and dated notice form required in Section 102419(d) (Parent's Rights). This requirement is not met as evidenced by records review conducted during today’s inspection. Licensee was unable to provide records for children enrolled in day-care. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-09-11.
5 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
9 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Porterville
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Little Rascals licensed in California?
Yes, Little Rascals is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2000.
How many citations does Little Rascals have?
Little Rascals has 9 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 7 Type B citations. It has received 8 visits (5 inspections, 3 other visits).
When was Little Rascals last inspected?
Little Rascals was last inspected on September 11, 2025 (about 8 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Little Rascals?
Little Rascals 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 Porterville, Tulare County, California.
How does Little Rascals compare to other daycares in Tulare County?
Little Rascals has 9 citations. The county average is 1.4 citations per facility. There are 530 licensed childcare facilities in Tulare County.
Does Little Rascals have any serious violations?
Little Rascals 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.
What ages does Little Rascals serve?
Little Rascals serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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