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HEATHER RIDGE INFANT CENTER

820 SAINT MARKS ST., Redding, CA 96003

Facility:
455401999
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:
12

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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

Latest inspectionApril 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 7, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for HEATHER RIDGE INFANT CENTER from July 30, 2021 through April 7, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 2, 2024 and involved child guidance, with a due date of December 3, 2024.

Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

Three later inspections, from September 26, 2025 through April 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 4 local median in 96003

Compared to 26 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.57
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.23

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There shall be one teacher to every 12 sleeping infants provided the remaining staff necessary to meet the ratios specified in (b) above are immediately available at the center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, by not complying with the ratio requirements.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 16, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.5(d) - 101416.5(d)
Official code
101416.5(d)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, staff mock C1's medical condition while in care which poses an immediate OR potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 3, 2024
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
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
This requirement was not met as evidence by: If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, staff shall move the infant to a crib as soon as possible. Based on observation the facility did not comply with the section cited above by having two infants sleeping in swings.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 16, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101430(3)(E) - 101430(3)(E)
Official code
101430(3)(E)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
This requirment was not met as evidence by: There shall be one teacher to every 12 sleeping infants provided the remaining staff necessary to meet the ratios specified in (b) above are immediately available at the center. Based on observation the facility did not comply with the section cited above by: One teacher supervising 12 infants with multiple infants awake
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 14, 101
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.5(d) - 101416.5(d)
Official code
101416.5(d)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, two teachers were present with infants without current and updaed CPR/First Aid certifictation which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 23, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(f) - 101216(f)
Official code
101216(f)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Needs and Services Plan (b) The needs and services plan shall be in writing and shall include the following: (2) Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], which is incorporated by reference. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, it was verified infants do have Safe Sleep Plans on file.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 9, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101419.2(b)(2) - 101419.2(b)(2)
Official code
101419.2(b)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: as based on water draining into building during rain based on a letter from the city of Redding. Which poses/posed a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 4, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: as based on faciltiy has mold. Based on observation there was mold growing under carpet placed with a children's mat on top. Which poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 7, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)