BIG SPRINGS STATE PRESCHOOL
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
3 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 24, 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
- BIG SPRINGS STATE PRESCHOOL
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 7405 HIGHWAY A-12, Montague, CA 96064
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- A (Excellent), score 97.8/100
- Inspection record
- 3 inspections, last inspected January 24, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
3
Total Violations
Jan 24, 2025
Last Inspection
24
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (3)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 2/16/24 at 2:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), N. Cunningham made a case management inspection and met with Teresa Collier. The inspection was made in response to water lead testing samples not being submitted by January 30, 2023. The facility representative stated the facility does not use water from the tap. During today's inspection LPA observed children drinking bottled water. The following deficiency is being cited (see LIC 809D). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Teresa Collier. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. SUPERVISORS NAME: Erin Virrueta LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette Cunningham LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/16/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/16/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: BIG SPRINGS STATE PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 475403750 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 02/16/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 02/29/2024 Section Cited HSC 1596.76(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(a)(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contaminiation levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the intial test.1 2 3 4 5 6 7The licensee stated children only drink from bottled water. The licensee stated she will submit an attestation form to request a waiver from testing the water. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one lead water test was not completed by the due date which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Erin Virrueta LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Nicolette Cunningham LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/16/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/16/2024
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 2/16/24 at 2:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), N. Cunningham made a case management inspection and met with Teresa Collier. The inspection was made in response to water lead testing samples not being submitted by January 30, 2023. The facility representative stated the facility does not use water from the tap. During today's inspection LPA observed children drinking bottled water. The following deficiency is being cited (see LIC 809D). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Teresa Collier. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. SUPERVISORS NAME: Erin Virrueta LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette Cunningham LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/16/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/16/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: BIG SPRINGS STATE PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 475403750 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 02/16/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 02/29/2024 Section Cited HSC 1596.76(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(a)(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contaminiation levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the intial test.1 2 3 4 5 6 7The licensee stated children only drink from bottled water. The licensee stated she will submit an attestation form to request a waiver from testing the water. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one lead water test was not completed by the due date which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Erin Virrueta LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Nicolette Cunningham LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/16/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/16/2024
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BIG SPRINGS STATE PRESCHOOL's safety grade?
BIG SPRINGS STATE PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 97.8 out of 100.
How many violations does BIG SPRINGS STATE PRESCHOOL have?
BIG SPRINGS STATE PRESCHOOL has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.
When was BIG SPRINGS STATE PRESCHOOL last inspected?
BIG SPRINGS STATE PRESCHOOL was last inspected on January 24, 2025.