SMART START PRESCHOOL
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Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
9 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: CLOSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
February 4, 2026
Provenance
California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- SMART START PRESCHOOL
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 1565 EAST AVENUE, Chico, CA 95926
- Status
- CLOSED
- Safety grade
- B (Good), score 84.3/100
- Inspection record
- 9 inspections, last inspected February 4, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
8
Total Violations
Feb 4, 2026
Last Inspection
27
Capacity
Complaint History
3 complaint investigations on record.
2
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
2
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (8)
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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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.
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
; Based on administrator's statements of not following protocol and observation in classroom where only one child of 14 was wearing a face covering.This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
based on interviews it was determined that the facility failed to report an injury which occurred to a child to the child's authorized representative. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SMART START PRESCHOOL's safety grade?
SMART START PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 84.3 out of 100.
How many violations does SMART START PRESCHOOL have?
SMART START PRESCHOOL has 8 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 8 serious, and 0 minor.
When was SMART START PRESCHOOL last inspected?
SMART START PRESCHOOL was last inspected on February 4, 2026.
Has SMART START PRESCHOOL had any complaints?
SMART START PRESCHOOL has 3 complaint investigations on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 2 unsubstantiated.