CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INFANT CENTER

120 YELLOWSTONE DR., Chico, CA 95973LICENSED
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

9 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

December 18, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INFANT CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
120 YELLOWSTONE DR., Chico, CA 95973
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
B (Good), score 85.0/100
Inspection record
9 inspections, last inspected December 18, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good85.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance0/100

13

Total Violations

Dec 18, 2025

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Complaint History

4 complaint investigations on record.

4

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

2

Unsubstantiated

Aug 15, 2024
2 substantiated2 citations
Apr 22, 2024
1 unsubstantiated
Sep 29, 2022
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation
Jun 24, 2022
1 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (13)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE102425(i)(j)Dec 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Dec 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(f)Dec 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE102425(i)(j)Type ADec 18, 2025

i) If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib or play yard, the povider shall move the infant to a crib or play yard as soon as possible. (j) The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: This requirement was met not as evidenced based on staff and parent interviews. Staff did not ensure infants were provided safe sleep equipmenent by allowing them to sleep in swings.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(f)Type BDec 18, 2025

Staff Infant Ratio (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced based on LPA’s interviews. Licensee did not ensure that staff were within ratio.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type BDec 18, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE102425(i)(j)Type BDec 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(f)Type BDec 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type BDec 18, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 15, 2024

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 15, 2024

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 29, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 24, 2022

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INFANT CENTER's safety grade?

CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INFANT CENTER has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 85.0 out of 100.

How many violations does CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INFANT CENTER have?

CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INFANT CENTER has 13 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INFANT CENTER last inspected?

CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INFANT CENTER was last inspected on December 18, 2025.

Has CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INFANT CENTER had any complaints?

CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INFANT CENTER has 4 complaint investigations on record, with 4 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 2 unsubstantiated.

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