LITTLE STAR PRESCHOOL AND CENTER

140 JOHNSON AVENUE, Oakdale, CA 95361LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 28, 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
LITTLE STAR PRESCHOOL AND CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
140 JOHNSON AVENUE, Oakdale, CA 95361
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 64.0/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected October 28, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average64.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance10/100

22

Total Violations

Oct 28, 2025

Last Inspection

24

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

0

Unsubstantiated

Sep 1, 2021
1 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (22)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(4)Type BOct 28, 2025

Based on record review, Director did not have documentation for any fire drills completed. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(f)Type BOct 28, 2025

During inspection of the playroom, part of the floor is in disrepair due to a sewage leak. The wall behind the toilet in the children's bathroom also needs repair as part of it is missing near the water line. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(f)Type AOct 28, 2025

LPAs observation of the volunteer's personnel file, which lacked required documentation including pediatric First Aid /CPR training. This is an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(4)Oct 28, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(f)Oct 28, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(4)Type AOct 28, 2025

staff #1 admitting to pulling children's ears/ rubbing their hair in a "playful" manner. This is a potential risk to personal rights, health and safety of children in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 1, 2021

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.1(d)Type BComplaintJun 21, 2021

(d) Napping equipment shall be arranged so that each child has access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the cots or mats of other children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.1(d)Type BComplaintJun 21, 2021

(d) Napping equipment shall be arranged so that each child has access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the cots or mats of other children.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101174(d)ComplaintJun 21, 2021

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintJun 21, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintJun 21, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101538.3(b)ComplaintJun 21, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.1(d)ComplaintJun 21, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BComplaintJun 21, 2021

Based on record review, Director did not have documentation for any fire drills completed. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintJun 21, 2021

During inspection of the playroom, part of the floor is in disrepair due to a sewage leak. The wall behind the toilet in the children's bathroom also needs repair as part of it is missing near the water line. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101538.3(b)Type BComplaintJun 21, 2021

LPAs observation of pre-school children commingling with school age children. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintJun 21, 2021

LPAs observation of cots being connected with no space for children to walk on without having to walk on or over the other children. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintJun 21, 2021

Licensee informing LPAs that opening staff is a volunteer. LPAs reviewed the volunteer's file and observed the file lacked the proper documentation, demonstrating the volunteer meets the requirements of a teacher. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintJun 21, 2021

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101538.3(b)Type BComplaintJun 21, 2021

(b) In combination programs, indoor activity space provided for school-age child care center children shall be physically separated from space provided for infant care and child care center children.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BComplaintJun 21, 2021

LPAs observation of no accessible toilet paper inside the restrooms the children use. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LITTLE STAR PRESCHOOL AND CENTER's safety grade?

LITTLE STAR PRESCHOOL AND CENTER has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 64.0 out of 100.

How many violations does LITTLE STAR PRESCHOOL AND CENTER have?

LITTLE STAR PRESCHOOL AND CENTER has 22 total violations on record, including 4 critical, 18 serious, and 0 minor.

When was LITTLE STAR PRESCHOOL AND CENTER last inspected?

LITTLE STAR PRESCHOOL AND CENTER was last inspected on October 28, 2025.

Has LITTLE STAR PRESCHOOL AND CENTER had any complaints?

LITTLE STAR PRESCHOOL AND CENTER has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 0 unsubstantiated.

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