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Creative Minds Early Learning Center

973 PALMETTO AVE. SUITE 1 & 2, CHICO, CA 95926Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 47% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
30
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:12Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2021 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Sep 23, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Parent Communication & Policies (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.

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  1. Aug 28, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • Upon the Occurrence, During the Operation of the Child Care Center of Any of the Events Specified in (d)(1) Below, a Report Shall Be Made to the Department by Telephone or Fax…CCR 101212(d)(C)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

    • 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…CCR 101229(a)(1)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

    • DisinfectantsCCR 101238(g)

      Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. Licensee to…

  2. Jun 12, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • Upon the Occurrence, During the Operation of the Child Care Center of Any of the Events Specified in (d)(1) Below, a Report Shall Be Made to the Department by Telephone or Fax…CCR 101212(d)(1)(c)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

    • The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (2) To Be Accorded Safe, Healthful…CCR 101223(a)(2)

      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…

  3. Apr 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Department Shall Assess an Immediate Civil Penalty of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) per Violation and One Hundred Dollars ($100) for Each Day the Violation Continues After…HSC 1596.99(c)(3)(c)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  4. Jun 17, 20211 Finding1 Important
    • A Child's Records Shall Also Be Open to Inspection by the Child's Authorized RepresentativeCCR 101221(e)

      A child's records shall also be open to inspection by the child's authorized representative. This requirement was not met as evidenced by; based on LPA's interviews the…

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