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EXETER GINGERBREAD HOUSE

137 N. ORANGE, Exeter, CA 93221

Facility:
540404642
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:
62

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionApril 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 13, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for EXETER GINGERBREAD HOUSE from May 9, 2022 through April 13, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on May 18, 2023 and involved child guidance, with a due date of June 15, 2023.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

Five later inspections, from July 7, 2023 through April 13, 2026, 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
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 5 local median in Tulare County

Compared to 102 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.29
Local median
0.17

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
14%
Local median
15%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.04

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: Environmental health
Report finding
Lead Testing (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee could not show proof that the facility had completed the requirement to test their water sources as stated above. Licensee indicated that the lead testing was in process. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 15, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
Official code
1597.16(a)(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that there was a bent in fence post, rusted and protruding sharp wires coming from accessible areas of the chain link fence in the same corner and other areas of the chain link fence. There was hard dirt where sand should be inside the sand box. The sand box area was unleveled to the cement ground with an approximately 12 deep difference from cement ground, causing risk of children falling into the hole. There was protruding cement exposed near a post surrounding the sand area. Also in the sand area, there was wood boards and posts that had chipped paint or that were completely unpainted, exposing rough wood surface. Three of the metal play structures had chipped paint and had rusting. Photos were taken and licensee confirmed the observations. This poses, a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that there was a bent in fence post, rusted and protruding sharp wires coming from accessible areas of the chain link fence in the same corner and other areas of the chain link fence. There was hard dirt where sand should be inside the sand box. The sand box area was unleveled to the cement ground with an approximately 12 deep difference from cement ground, causing risk of children falling into the hole. There was protruding cement exposed near a post surrounding the sand area. Also in the sand area, there was wood boards and posts that had chipped paint or that were completely unpainted, exposing rough wood surface. Three of the m...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 15, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)