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CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTER

3912 HONEY CREEK, Modesto, CA 95356

Facility:
500309413
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:
92

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionMay 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 10, 2025

Summary

This summary covers 15 available inspections for CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTER from November 3, 2021 through May 14, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 14, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of May 28, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 4 local median in 95356

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.53
Local median
0.17

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
53%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.18

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
101230 Activities (c) A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Interviews, observation and record review revealed that on multiple occasions, during naptime, there was one teacher supervising up to 24 napping children, however, there were several children walking around the classroom. In addition, there were no remaining teachers immediately available to meet the overall ratio requirements. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights to children in care.
Report comments
Interviews, observation and record review revealed that on multiple occasions, during naptime, there was one teacher supervising up to 24 napping children, however, there were several children walking around the classroom. In addition, there were no remaining teachers immediately available to meet the overall ratio requirements. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 28, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101230(c) - 101230(c)
Official code
101230(c)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs observations, the facility did not adequately maintain contastant supervison of children as they were observed running without shoes, muddy clothing and children playing in puddles. Furthermore children were observed climbing furniture and hanging from the play structure due to inadequate supervision, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs observations, the facility did not adequately maintain contastant supervison of children as they were observed running without shoes, muddy clothing and children playing in puddles. Furthermore children were observed climbing furniture and hanging from the play structure due to inadequate supervision, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 15, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: .... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During LPAs' inspection of the outdoor activity space LPAs observed the concrete... and grass surfaces posed tripping hazards as the surfaces had potholes, cracks and unlevel areas, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 15, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(d) - 101238.2(d)
Official code
101238.2(d)
View official report
Medium concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
101238(a) Buildings and Grounds. The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Interviews and LPA observations revealed that classroom floors, furniture, restrooms and outdoor play areas were not well maintained. In the “Twos” classroom, the floor areas around tables were stained and sticky. In the restroom, LPA observed dirt and grime on step stool and floor corners. Toilets were unflushed with urine stains on toilet seats. Toilet bases also showed exposed rusty bolts and grime. Toilet paper was scattered throughout the restroom. In the outdoors, children's socks were in the mud and several cleansing wipes were scattered on the ground.
Inspector notes
Interviews and LPA observations revealed that classroom floors, furniture, restrooms and outdoor play areas were not well maintained. In the “Twos” classroom, the floor areas around tables were stained and sticky. In the restroom, LPA observed dirt and grime on step stool and floor corners. Toilets were unflushed with urine stains on toilet seats. Toilet bases also showed exposed rusty bolts and grime. Toilet paper was scattered throughout the restroom. In the outdoors, children's socks were in the mud and several cleansing wipes were scattered on the ground.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 15, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Interviews and record review revealed that staff have been out of ratio on multiple occasions, typically during early morning, while coverage is being arranged. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights to children in care.
Report comments
Interviews and record review revealed that staff have been out of ratio on multiple occasions, typically during early morning, while coverage is being arranged. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 15, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223 Personal Rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: .... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews, Staff #1 did not provide child comfortable accomodations during a diaper change. Furthermore, staff #2 yelled at child #2 as a discipline methond to control the child's behavior, which posed an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights to children in care.
Correction / follow-up note
Based on observations and interviews, Staff #1 did not provide child comfortable accomodations during a diaper change. Furthermore, staff #2 yelled at child #2 as a discipline methond to control the child's behavior, which posed an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 4, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a) - 101223(a)
Official code
101223(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds (a) 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: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed the slide on the play structure is not latched correctly into the metel poles, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 17, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal right: (3) 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.... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interview and video footage, it was confirmed a child’s personal rights were violated. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 31, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)