WILLOW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESCHOOL

5321 YORK RD., Montague, CA 96064LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

3 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 11, 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
WILLOW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
5321 YORK RD., Montague, CA 96064
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 93.3/100
Inspection record
3 inspections, last inspected March 11, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent93.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety85/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance85/100

6

Total Violations

Mar 11, 2025

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (6)

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)2Type BComplaintJul 13, 2023

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 7/13/23 at 11:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) N. Cunningham made a case management inspection and met with Linda Brandts. The inspection was made in response to water lead testing results received from the California State Water Resource Control Board. The test results showed that the following faucet tested above the allowable level (5.5 ppb or greater) of lead in the water: Faucet C drinking fountain in the preschool 5.9ppb The facility has made the faucet inaccessible by taping a bag over the the drinking fountain. Ms. Brandts stated the facility plans to replace the faucet and retest. The facility is currently closed for summer break. It is anticipated the faucet will be replaced by the time children return from summer break. If not, bottled water will be available for children and staff. The following deficiencies are being cited (see LIC 809D). 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Ms. Brandts. SUPERVISORS NAME: Erin Virrueta LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette Cunningham LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/13/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/13/2023 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: WILLOW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 475408007 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/13/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 07/27/2023 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility had one faucet with lead test results exceeding 5 ppb of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The licensee has made the faucets temporarily inaccessible by placing a bag over the faucet. The licensee plans to replace and retest the faucet. Retesting documents will be submitted within 2 weeks of the completed sampling. Type B 07/14/2023 Section Cited HSC 1596.76 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(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 contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.1 2 3 4 5 6 7Community Care Licensing received proof of testing. Citation cleared. 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: 07/13/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/13/2023

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)2Type BComplaintJul 13, 2023

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 7/13/23 at 11:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) N. Cunningham made a case management inspection and met with Linda Brandts. The inspection was made in response to water lead testing results received from the California State Water Resource Control Board. The test results showed that the following faucet tested above the allowable level (5.5 ppb or greater) of lead in the water: Faucet C drinking fountain in the preschool 5.9ppb The facility has made the faucet inaccessible by taping a bag over the the drinking fountain. Ms. Brandts stated the facility plans to replace the faucet and retest. The facility is currently closed for summer break. It is anticipated the faucet will be replaced by the time children return from summer break. If not, bottled water will be available for children and staff. The following deficiencies are being cited (see LIC 809D). 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Ms. Brandts. SUPERVISORS NAME: Erin Virrueta LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette Cunningham LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/13/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/13/2023 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: WILLOW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 475408007 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/13/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 07/27/2023 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility had one faucet with lead test results exceeding 5 ppb of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The licensee has made the faucets temporarily inaccessible by placing a bag over the faucet. The licensee plans to replace and retest the faucet. Retesting documents will be submitted within 2 weeks of the completed sampling. Type B 07/14/2023 Section Cited HSC 1596.76 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(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 contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.1 2 3 4 5 6 7Community Care Licensing received proof of testing. Citation cleared. 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: 07/13/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/13/2023

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)2ComplaintJul 13, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.76ComplaintJul 13, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.76Type BComplaintJul 13, 2023

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 7/13/23 at 11:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) N. Cunningham made a case management inspection and met with Linda Brandts. The inspection was made in response to water lead testing results received from the California State Water Resource Control Board. The test results showed that the following faucet tested above the allowable level (5.5 ppb or greater) of lead in the water: Faucet C drinking fountain in the preschool 5.9ppb The facility has made the faucet inaccessible by taping a bag over the the drinking fountain. Ms. Brandts stated the facility plans to replace the faucet and retest. The facility is currently closed for summer break. It is anticipated the faucet will be replaced by the time children return from summer break. If not, bottled water will be available for children and staff. The following deficiencies are being cited (see LIC 809D). 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Ms. Brandts. SUPERVISORS NAME: Erin Virrueta LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette Cunningham LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/13/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/13/2023 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: WILLOW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 475408007 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/13/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 07/27/2023 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility had one faucet with lead test results exceeding 5 ppb of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The licensee has made the faucets temporarily inaccessible by placing a bag over the faucet. The licensee plans to replace and retest the faucet. Retesting documents will be submitted within 2 weeks of the completed sampling. Type B 07/14/2023 Section Cited HSC 1596.76 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(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 contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.1 2 3 4 5 6 7Community Care Licensing received proof of testing. Citation cleared. 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: 07/13/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/13/2023

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.76Type BComplaintJul 13, 2023

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 7/13/23 at 11:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) N. Cunningham made a case management inspection and met with Linda Brandts. The inspection was made in response to water lead testing results received from the California State Water Resource Control Board. The test results showed that the following faucet tested above the allowable level (5.5 ppb or greater) of lead in the water: Faucet C drinking fountain in the preschool 5.9ppb The facility has made the faucet inaccessible by taping a bag over the the drinking fountain. Ms. Brandts stated the facility plans to replace the faucet and retest. The facility is currently closed for summer break. It is anticipated the faucet will be replaced by the time children return from summer break. If not, bottled water will be available for children and staff. The following deficiencies are being cited (see LIC 809D). 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Ms. Brandts. SUPERVISORS NAME: Erin Virrueta LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette Cunningham LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/13/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/13/2023 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: WILLOW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 475408007 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/13/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 07/27/2023 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility had one faucet with lead test results exceeding 5 ppb of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The licensee has made the faucets temporarily inaccessible by placing a bag over the faucet. The licensee plans to replace and retest the faucet. Retesting documents will be submitted within 2 weeks of the completed sampling. Type B 07/14/2023 Section Cited HSC 1596.76 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(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 contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.1 2 3 4 5 6 7Community Care Licensing received proof of testing. Citation cleared. 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: 07/13/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/13/2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLOW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESCHOOL's safety grade?

WILLOW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 93.3 out of 100.

How many violations does WILLOW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESCHOOL have?

WILLOW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESCHOOL has 6 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.

When was WILLOW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESCHOOL last inspected?

WILLOW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESCHOOL was last inspected on March 11, 2025.

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