Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.4
- Local median
- 0.23
GRANDMA'S HOUSE PRESCHOOL
226 S BLACKSTONE, Tulare, CA 93274
- Facility:
- 543808961
- 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:
- 25
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 inspectionSeptember 17, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 17, 2025
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for GRANDMA'S HOUSE PRESCHOOL from March 17, 2022 through September 17, 2025.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 8, 2025 and involved medication, with a due date of August 22, 2025.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 93274
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 80%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0
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.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Application for License (18) Evidence that the applicant has posted signs at the entrance to the child care center that provide the telephone number of the local health department and information on child passenger restraint systems pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.95(g) and Vehicle Code sections 27360 and 27360.5. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Grandma's House Preschool did not have posted the information on child passanger restraint system which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101169(d)(18) - 101169(d)(18)
- Official code
- 101169(d)(18)
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (a) Each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Grandma's house were unable to provide the disater plan, Lead teacher stated she did not know were it was, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101174(a) - 101174(a)
- Official code
- 101174(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During inspection LPA observed a playhouse that had a grid broken, and nails in the side of the windows. LPA also observed AC leaking, rust in waterline that leads to toilet bow, carpet edges that were curled, loose artificial grass and a wooden gate that will not close/lock, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101239(n) - 101239(n)
- Official code
- 101239(n)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Napping Equipment (b) Floor mats used for napping shall be: (1) Constructed of foam at least 3/4 inch thick. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During inspection LPA observed 3 mats that had foam exposure, 1 mat that was thin and one torn changing pad that did not met the requirequiments which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101239.1(b)(1) - 101239.1(b)(1)
- Official code
- 101239.1(b)(1)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Storage Space (d) Combustibles, cleaning equipment and cleaning agents shall be stored in an area separate from food supplies in a locked cabinet or in a location inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During inspection LPA observed Pines sol under the restroom sink and door was unlock which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238.4(d) - 101238.4(d)
- Official code
- 101238.4(d)
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 observatiion, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above During inspection LPA observed that in the play structure there were no cushioning under the slide to obsorb the falls which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238.2(e) - 101238.2(e)
- Official code
- 101238.2(e)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During Observation LPA observed fencing sections with nail points and a rusted metal pole in a accessible area to children in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101239(o)(1) - 101239(o)(1)
- Official code
- 101239(o)(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. Lead teacher and Assistant teacher had their Mandated Reporter Training expired which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
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: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During inspection LPA observed medication that is expired which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101226(e)(3)(A) - 101226(e)(3)(A)
- Official code
- 101226(e)(3)(A)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Food Service (6) Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During inspection LPA observed that staff did not provide what was listed in the menu and did not make changes to allow parents review the changes which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101227(a)(6) - 101227(a)(6)
- Official code
- 101227(a)(6)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision (f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There was one staff member providing care and supervision of children that do not have a criminal record clearance or an exemption from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 25, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) - 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
- Official code
- 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- Licensing Fees: An applicant or licensee shall be charged fees as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.803. After initial licensure, a fee shall be charged by the department annually, on each anniversary of the effective date of the license. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee currently owes a total of $363.00 in annual and late fees which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 28, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102384(a)(e) - 102384(a)(e)
- Official code
- 102384(a)(e)
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. Director could not provide completed current mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 17, 2023
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: Background screening
- Report finding
- (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There were staff members who were not associated to the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 18, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101170(e)(2) - 101170(e)(2)
- Official code
- 101170(e)(2)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- Licensing fees. Health and Safety Code Section 1596.803 provides: An application fee adjusted by facility and capacity shall be charged by the department for the issuance of a license to operate a child day care facility. After initial licensure, a fee shall be charged by the department annually, on each anniversary of the effective date of the license. The failure of an applicant for licensure or a licensee to pay all applicable and accrued fees and civil penalties may constitute grounds for denial or forfeiture of a license. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Facility has not paid annual fees which were due in February 2022 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 18, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101187(a) - 101187(a)
- Official code
- 101187(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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 observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During naptime, LPAs observed one child who laid awake while the other children were napping. Staff members were engaged in a meeting in the back of the room leaving the children without visual supervision at all times which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 31, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101229(a)(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. There was a staff member that has yet to complete initial mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 31, 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)