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CHICO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

2801 NOTRE DAME BLVD., Chico, CA 95928

Facility:
041370473
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
118

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJanuary 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 4, 2024

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for CHICO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL from September 21, 2021 through January 12, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 12, 2026 and involved supervision, with a due date of January 22, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 8 local median in 95928

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.38
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
69%
Local median
6%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
85%
Local median
22%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.69

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in four out of eight files were missing current mandated reporter certificates which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 22, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
General Provisions and Definitions (b)Upon admission of a child into a drop-in childcare center, if the medical assessment required by department regulations is not available for a child, then the licensee shall obtain a written health assessment completed by the child’s authorized representative. Except as provided in subdivision (a), a written health assessment shall include the same information and be maintained in the same manner as a medical assessment required by department regulations. A drop-in childcare center shall not require physician approval of the health assessment completed by the child’s authorized representative. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in C4 is missing a physician's report which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 22, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.799(b) - 1596.799(b)
Official code
1596.799(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in C1 is missing Immunizations (MMR/TDAP/FLU) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 22, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
Official code
1596.7995(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in S1 missing LIC 503, health screening which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 22, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Staff left two children in care on the playground for approximately 1 minute which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 11, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(1) - 101229(1)
Official code
101229(1)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in four staff members with expired or missing mandated reporter certificates which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 27, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in S8, S9 and S10 missing copies of their immunzation record (MMR & TDAP) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 27, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
Official code
1596.7995(a)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in C1 missing physician's report filled out by a physician which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 27, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code
101220(a)
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Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 count of not having proper labeling on IMS medication in yellow yaks room which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 25, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(2) - 101226(e)(2)
Official code
101226(e)(2)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 count of lysol toilet bowl cleaner in the yellow yaks room under the sink and accesible to children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 25, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
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Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility had faucet A with lead test results exceeding 5 ppb of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 29, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101700.3(b)(2) - 101700.3(b)(2)
Official code
101700.3(b)(2)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b. The licensee shall require each recipient of the licensing report described in paragraph (1) to sign a statement indicating that he or she has received the document and the date it was received. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the LPA's interview with the center director on 04/28/23, the center director stated that the facility did not obtain signed LIC9224 “Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports” from parents and guardians of each child receiving services in this facility. The facility was cited a Type A violation on 01/04/23. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 14, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8595(c)(1) - 1596.8595(c)(1)
Official code
1596.8595(c)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with facility staff on 04/28/23, it was corroborated that due to a lack of supervision, child C1 cut their hair with a pair of children's scissors found in the classroom; this was not observed by any staff member. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 14, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
(a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This was not met as evidence by: based on interviews and record review, C1 was unsupervised and left the classroom and exited the building. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 29, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Unusual incident report and interviews, licensee did not comply with the above requirement which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 4, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights. To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accomodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs This requirement was not met as evidence by:LPA Mendez's observation of children not wearing masks as required as well as the licensee not enforcing mask mandate in the preschool
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 8, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights. To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accomodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs This requirement was not met as evidence by:LPAs Mendezs and Mark's observation of 51 children not wearing masks as required as well as the licensee not enforcing mask mandate in the preschool
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 28, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights. To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accomodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs This requirement was not met as evidence by:LPA Mendez's observation of 71 children not wearing masks as required as well as the licensee not enforcing mask mandate in the preschool
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 21, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)