Creative Scholars Academy Preschool
120 YELLOWSTONE DR., CHICO, CA 95973Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 56% 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
- 58
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Medication Administration (2). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Dec 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Requirements (1) Except as Specified in (3) Below, Good Physical Health Shall Be Verified by a Health Screening, Including a Test for Tuberculosis, Performed by or Under…CCR 101216(g)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of six staff files (S2) is missing LIC 503 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 01/09/2026
- General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a Person Shall Not Be Employed or Volunteer at a Day Care Center if He or She Has Not Been Immunized Against…HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one staff file out of six reviewed (S2) missing immunization record including MMR, TDAP, TB and flu or flu decline which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 01/09/2026
Aug 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 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. Licensee Stated They…CCR 101216.3(a)(1)
to CCLD by 8/18/24. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 (1) The number of children in attendance shall not exceed licensed capacity. Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which facility has been operating out of ratio. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jul 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In Accordance with the Child Care Center's Individual Program, Policies and Needs, the Licensee Shall Develop, Implement and Maintain an Admission Procedure That Enables The…CCR 101218.1
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jun 8, 20222 Findings2 Important
- 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.…CCR 101216.3(a)(1)
shall be submitted to LPA Mendez by 6/17/22 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 This requirment was not met based on interviews. Facility was operating ouf of ratio. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Deficiency Dismissed
- A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: 3) To Be Free From Corporal or Unusual Punishment, Infliction of Pain, Humiliation,…CCR 101223(a)(3)
will be submitted to LPA Mendez on 6/17/22. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning This requirement was not met by as evidence no copies of diaper logs were avaiilable.. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Feb 8, 20221 Finding1 Important
- The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: To Be Accorded Safe, Healthful and Comfortable Accommodations, Furnishings and Equipment To…CCR 101223(a)(2)
, will send a notice to parents regarding their violation and each child needs to be provided with a mask. Will submit POC 2/09/22 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on observations/interviews/record reviews, the licensee did not ensure the personal rights of children in care in that 24 of children in care (C1 – C23) did not wear face coverings while in the facility, as required by the Order of the State Public Health Officer (June 11, 2021), and an individual face covering exception did not apply. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jan 25, 20221 Finding1 Important
- The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: To Be Accorded Safe, Healthful and Comfortable Accommodations, Furnishings and Equipment To…CCR 101223(a)(2)
, will send a notice to parents regarding their violation and each child needs to be provided with a mask and all staff need to be masked Will submit POC 1/27/22 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on observations/interviews/record reviews, not all staff were masked, the licensee did not ensure the personal rights of children in care in that 30 of children in care (C1 – C24) did not wear face coverings while in the facility, as required by the Order of the State Public Health Officer (June 11, 2021), and an individual face covering exception did not apply. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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