TOTS OF LOVE - CITRUS HEIGHTS
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
76
Total Violations
May 12, 2025
Last Inspection
10
Capacity
Complaint History
14 complaint investigations on record.
6
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
25
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (76)
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
(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:
(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.
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
(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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
(b) All child care centers shall have a director.
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
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
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(b) All child care centers shall have a director.
(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following:
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(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).
(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).
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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).
(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).
(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).
(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).
(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.
(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.
(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.
(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following:
(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).
(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:
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated.
(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.
(2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
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.