CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY PRESCHOOL

120 YELLOWSTONE DR., Chico, CA 95973LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

15 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 PRESCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
120 YELLOWSTONE DR., Chico, CA 95973
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
15 inspections, last inspected December 18, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

27

Total Violations

Dec 18, 2025

Last Inspection

58

Capacity

Complaint History

7 complaint investigations on record.

5

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

5

Unsubstantiated

Aug 29, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation
Jul 25, 2024
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated
Apr 22, 2024
1 unsubstantiated
Sep 29, 2022
1 unsubstantiated
Jun 27, 2022
2 unsubstantiated
Mar 4, 2022
1 substantiated1 citation
Feb 3, 2022
2 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (27)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BDec 18, 2025

101223 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BDec 18, 2025

101223 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)(1)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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)(1)Dec 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Dec 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Dec 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)(1)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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BDec 18, 2025

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 meet his/her needs. This requirement was not be as evidenced by: 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BDec 18, 2025

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 meet his/her needs. This requirement was not be as evidenced by: 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 21, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BComplaintFeb 21, 2025

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Type BComplaintFeb 21, 2025

(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 21, 2025

(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 the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Type BComplaintFeb 21, 2025

(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 21, 2025

(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 the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(b)Type BComplaintFeb 21, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 21, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BComplaintFeb 21, 2025

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(b)Type BComplaintFeb 21, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)ComplaintFeb 21, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)ComplaintFeb 21, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)ComplaintFeb 21, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(b)ComplaintFeb 21, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)ComplaintFeb 21, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 29, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMar 4, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintFeb 3, 2022

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY PRESCHOOL's safety grade?

CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY PRESCHOOL have?

CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY PRESCHOOL has 27 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 27 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY PRESCHOOL last inspected?

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

Has CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY PRESCHOOL had any complaints?

CREATIVE SCHOLARS ACADEMY PRESCHOOL has 7 complaint investigations on record, with 5 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 5 unsubstantiated.

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