TOTS OF LOVE - CITRUS HEIGHTS

7312 ANTELOPE ROAD, Citrus Heights, CA 95621ON PROBATION
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

32 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: ON PROBATION

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

May 12, 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
TOTS OF LOVE - CITRUS HEIGHTS
License number
Not listed
Location
7312 ANTELOPE ROAD, Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Status
ON PROBATION
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 66.3/100
Inspection record
32 inspections, last inspected May 12, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average66.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing25/100
Compliance0/100

76

Total Violations

May 12, 2025

Last Inspection

10

Capacity

Complaint History

14 complaint investigations on record.

6

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

25

Unsubstantiated

Jun 17, 2024
1 unsubstantiated
Jun 11, 2024
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation
May 1, 2024
1 unsubstantiated
Feb 14, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation
Nov 16, 2023
1 unsubstantiated
Jun 26, 2023
4 unsubstantiated
Feb 4, 2023
3 unsubstantiated
Jan 23, 2023
1 unsubstantiated
Sep 19, 2022
1 unsubstantiated1 citation
Aug 11, 2022
1 substantiated1 citation
Jun 29, 2022
1 substantiated3 unsubstantiated1 citation
Jun 21, 2022
2 unsubstantiated
Jun 20, 2022
2 substantiated1 unsubstantiated2 citations
Mar 18, 2022
6 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (76)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintMay 12, 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)(2)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(a)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

(a) Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)ComplaintMay 12, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)ComplaintMay 12, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)ComplaintMay 12, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(f)ComplaintMay 12, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(m)ComplaintMay 12, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)ComplaintMay 12, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintMay 12, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(2)(A)Type AComplaintMay 12, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type AComplaintMay 12, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(2)(A)Type AComplaintMay 12, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(b)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

(b) All child care centers shall have a director.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101439.1(f)Type AComplaintMay 12, 2025

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32(Continued, Page 2...) Sleeping area for the younger infants includes cribs that do not hinder the entrance or exit to the classroom. Cribs were free of loose articles and materials and included a tight fitting sheet. During visit, LPAs observed an infant in a crib that was placed on their back. Infant staff utilize a sleeping log that documents the 15 minute time check of when a napping infant is checked on. LPAs reviewed sleeping logs utilized by infant staff. Upon review, LPAs did not observe a consistent daily sleeping log for napping infants. LPAs observed sleeping logs to include random days throughout the month. LPAs requested infant staff to provide sleeping log from 10/19/2023. Per staff, sleeping log was not maintained for 10/19/2023. There is a separate room utilized for sleeping for the older infants. Cots are utilized for the older napping infants. LPAs observed cots to be appropriately stored. Sheets are stored in infants' individual cubbies. Per director, staff do not maintain sleeping logs for older infants sleeping in cots. LPAs reminded director a daily sleeping log must be maintained for all infants under 24 months. LPAs observed poisons, cleaning solutions and poisons to be inaccessible in classrooms. Both the infant classroom and infant napping area is equipped with a carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm system and fully charged fire extinguisher. During visit, LPAs tested both carbon monoxide detectors in classroom and sleeping room, which were observed to be working. Infant program shares indoor atrium with preschool program on rotation schedule. LPAs observed atrium to have sufficient toys and materials that were in good condition. There are portable climbing structures with resilient padding underneath. Poles located in atrium were observed to be padded. Licensing documents were observed to be pro

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101439.1(f)Type AComplaintMay 12, 2025

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32(Continued, Page 2...) Sleeping area for the younger infants includes cribs that do not hinder the entrance or exit to the classroom. Cribs were free of loose articles and materials and included a tight fitting sheet. During visit, LPAs observed an infant in a crib that was placed on their back. Infant staff utilize a sleeping log that documents the 15 minute time check of when a napping infant is checked on. LPAs reviewed sleeping logs utilized by infant staff. Upon review, LPAs did not observe a consistent daily sleeping log for napping infants. LPAs observed sleeping logs to include random days throughout the month. LPAs requested infant staff to provide sleeping log from 10/19/2023. Per staff, sleeping log was not maintained for 10/19/2023. There is a separate room utilized for sleeping for the older infants. Cots are utilized for the older napping infants. LPAs observed cots to be appropriately stored. Sheets are stored in infants' individual cubbies. Per director, staff do not maintain sleeping logs for older infants sleeping in cots. LPAs reminded director a daily sleeping log must be maintained for all infants under 24 months. LPAs observed poisons, cleaning solutions and poisons to be inaccessible in classrooms. Both the infant classroom and infant napping area is equipped with a carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm system and fully charged fire extinguisher. During visit, LPAs tested both carbon monoxide detectors in classroom and sleeping room, which were observed to be working. Infant program shares indoor atrium with preschool program on rotation schedule. LPAs observed atrium to have sufficient toys and materials that were in good condition. There are portable climbing structures with resilient padding underneath. Poles located in atrium were observed to be padded. Licensing documents were observed to be pro

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(m)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

(m) A child care center director shall complete 16 hours of health and safety training if necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(f)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintMay 12, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

(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 influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(b)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

(b) All child care centers shall have a director.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.3(b)(1)(2)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following:

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(2)(A)ComplaintMay 12, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101439.1(f)ComplaintMay 12, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)ComplaintMay 12, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)ComplaintMay 12, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)ComplaintMay 12, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.3(b)(1)(2)ComplaintMay 12, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)(2)ComplaintMay 12, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(b)ComplaintMay 12, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(a)ComplaintMay 12, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(m)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

(m) A child care center director shall complete 16 hours of health and safety training if necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(f)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

(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 influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintMay 12, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(a)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

(a) Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)(2)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.3(b)(1)(2)Type BComplaintMay 12, 2025

(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following:

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type AComplaintMay 12, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintMay 12, 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:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 11, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintFeb 14, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(B)May 16, 2023

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(B)Type AMay 16, 2023

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(B)Type AMay 16, 2023

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BNov 17, 2022

Reporting requirements 101212(d)(1)(C): Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in ...(d)(1) a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1) Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirment was not met as evidenced by: LPA did not receive a phone call or an incident report of the incident which causes a potential health & safety risk to children in care. A copy was unable to be provided to LPA.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Nov 17, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(2)Nov 17, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Nov 17, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Nov 17, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Nov 17, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(2)Type BNov 17, 2022

(2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BNov 17, 2022

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(2)Type BNov 17, 2022

(2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BNov 17, 2022

(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 influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BNov 17, 2022

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BNov 17, 2022

(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, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BNov 17, 2022

(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, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type ANov 17, 2022

A preschool child made his way out of the facility and was found in the parking lot unsupervised. This causes an immediate health & safety risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BNov 17, 2022

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 BNov 17, 2022

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type ANov 17, 2022

Witness interviews revealing an incident where a child was pushed into an office by a staff member. This posses an immediate danger to the health and safety of children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Nov 17, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 19, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 11, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 29, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 20, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 20, 2022

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is TOTS OF LOVE - CITRUS HEIGHTS's safety grade?

TOTS OF LOVE - CITRUS HEIGHTS has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 66.3 out of 100.

How many violations does TOTS OF LOVE - CITRUS HEIGHTS have?

TOTS OF LOVE - CITRUS HEIGHTS has 76 total violations on record, including 17 critical, 59 serious, and 0 minor.

When was TOTS OF LOVE - CITRUS HEIGHTS last inspected?

TOTS OF LOVE - CITRUS HEIGHTS was last inspected on May 12, 2025.

Has TOTS OF LOVE - CITRUS HEIGHTS had any complaints?

TOTS OF LOVE - CITRUS HEIGHTS has 14 complaint investigations on record, with 6 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 25 unsubstantiated.

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