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PACIFIC CHILDREN'S CENTER

6560 MELROSE DRIVE, North Highlands, CA 95660

Facility:
343619958
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:
25

Inspection snapshot

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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionAugust 26, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 26, 2025

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for PACIFIC CHILDREN'S CENTER from November 18, 2021 through August 26, 2025.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on December 6, 2023 and involved facility condition, with a due date of January 8, 2024.

Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Three later inspections, from January 31, 2024 through August 26, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

1 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

7 total inspections vs 3 local median in 95660

Compared to 36 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.57
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.06

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Outdoor Activity Space (1) Provide a shaded rest area for the children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA learned that the facility has been utilizing infant outdoor area since September 2022.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 8, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(b)(1) - 101238.2(b)(1)
Official code
101238.2(b)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Outdoor Activity Space (e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed artificial grass under the play structures. This material is not one of the approved materials listed in the regulations. This material needed approval from CCL prior to installation.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 8, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(e) - 101238.2(e)
Official code
101238.2(e)
View official report
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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on a record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 files reviewed did not contain a phsycians medical assessment which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 7, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101221(b)(8) - 101221(b)(8)
Official code
101221(b)(8)
View official report
Higher 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 is not met as evidenced: Staff #1 mistakenly gave Child #1 hospital grade disinfect to drink instead of water. This is an immidiate risk to the health and safety of chidlren in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 18, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)