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CREATING CHARACTERS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY

1513 SPORTS DRIVE, Sacramento, CA 95834

Facility:
343623772
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 inspectionFebruary 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 5, 2026

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for CREATING CHARACTERS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY from December 9, 2021 through February 5, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 9, 2021 and involved medication, with a due date of January 7, 2022.

Four later inspections, from November 2, 2022 through February 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
5

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 5 local median in 95834

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.6
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
20%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.44

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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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (f) Solid waste shall be stored, located and disposed of in a manner that will not transmit communicable diseases or odors, create a nuisance, or provide a breeding place or food source for insects or rodents. (1) All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 7, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(f)(1) - 101239(f)(1)
Official code
101239(f)(1)
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 for three out of five staff which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 7, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication 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 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 7, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(3)(B) - 101226(e)(3)(B)
Official code
101226(e)(3)(B)