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IMAGINATION STATION-INFANT CENTER

262 EAST COMERCIAL STREET, Willits, CA 95490

Facility:
233009679
Type:
INFANT 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:
30

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMay 23, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 23, 2025

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for IMAGINATION STATION-INFANT CENTER from September 23, 2022 through May 23, 2025.

Three inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 13, 2024 and involved sleep safety, with a due date of March 13, 2024.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two 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
7

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 3 local median in Mendocino County

Compared to 69 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.14
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.38

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: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment (b) A crib or portable -crib meeting United States Consumer Product Safety Commission safety standards shall be provided for each infant who is unable to climb out of a crib. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, six infants were sleeping on cots without and the facility did not possess any written proof that they can climb out of cribs which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439.1(b) - 101439.1(b)
Official code
101439.1(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, staff 2 (S2) and staff 6 (S6) did not possess complete immunization records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 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 Records (b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (8) Medical assessment, including ambulatory status as specified in Section 101220, and the following health information: (C) A signed consent form for emergency medical treatment unless the child's authorized representative has signed the statement specified in Section 101220(f). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review child 2 (C2) was missing a consent form for emergency medical treatment which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101221(b)(8)(C) - 101221(b)(8)(C)
Official code
101221(b)(8)(C)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Immunizations (g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's immunization record when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, child 2 (C2) was missing a complete immunization record which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220.1(g)(1) - 101220.1(g)(1)
Official code
101220.1(g)(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights (1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, child 1 (C1) and child 3 (C3) did not possess signed Personal Rights forms which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(b)(1) - 101223(b)(1)
Official code
101223(b)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Staff shall place infants up to 12 month of age on their backs for sleeping. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observations infant was in a crib, asleep on their stomach which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 23, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 101430(a)(3)(A) - 101430(a)(3)(A)
Official code
101430(a)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The needs and services plan shall be in writing and shall include the following: Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], which is incorporated by reference. . (A) This plan shall be signed and dated by the infant’s authorized representative This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan was not available tor review.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 23, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 101419.2(b)(2) - 101419.2(b)(2)
Official code
101419.2(b)(2)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
(a) Prior to admission to a child care center, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, commencing with Section 6000. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview with L1, C1 was not immunized against Varicella as required prior to admission on 03/08/23. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 3, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220.1(a) - 101220.1(a)
Official code
101220.1(a)