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NOAH'S ARK AT CALVARY CHAPEL CHICO - PRESCHOOL

1888 SPRINGFIELD DRIVE, Chico, CA 95928

Facility:
045407355
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:
45

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMarch 5, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 5, 2025

Summary

This summary covers 10 available inspections for NOAH'S ARK AT CALVARY CHAPEL CHICO - PRESCHOOL from December 17, 2021 through March 5, 2025.

Four inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 23, 2025 and involved child guidance, with a due date of January 23, 2025.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 8 local median in 95928

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.4
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
10%
Local median
6%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
22%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
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.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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…” Based on staff and child interviews the facility did not comply with the section above, staff handled children in a rough manner and spoke to children in an aggressive manner.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 23, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Lead Testing (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in facility tested for lead in May of 2023, which was after deadline which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 17, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
Official code
1597.16(a)(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded certain personal rights, including the right to be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and observations staff member S1 would handle children in a rough manner and speak in a harsh tone towards the children.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 13, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not be as evidenced by: Based on observations/interviews, the director did not ensure the personal rights of children in care in that 20 of 20 children in care (C1 – C20) did not wear face coverings while in the facility, as required by the Order of the State Public Health Officer (June 11, 2021), and an individual face covering exception did not apply. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 20, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)