DERMER'S CREATIVE CARE
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
13 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
February 9, 2026
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
- DERMER'S CREATIVE CARE
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 321 W. HERNDON AVENUE, Pinedale, CA 93650
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
- Inspection record
- 13 inspections, last inspected February 9, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
49
Total Violations
Feb 9, 2026
Last Inspection
77
Capacity
Complaint History
2 complaint investigations on record.
1
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
2
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (49)
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or
(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.
(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.
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or
(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.
(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed both playground structures located on east and northwest of the building have multiple large holes next to the cement area where the children could trip and hit the cement. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff 1, 2, and 3 had no current mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that the facility completed water testing and results indicated that the drinking and cooking have exceedance the 5.5 ppb. Facility failed to remediating lead exceedance. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Per Licensee Lead Testing will be conducted on 07/15/2023. Licensee failed to provide testing result for building as building was constructed before January 1, 2010, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(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.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff 1, 2, and 3 had no current mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Per Licensee Lead Testing will be conducted on 07/15/2023. Licensee failed to provide testing result for building as building was constructed before January 1, 2010, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
this inspection. Staff's CPR/1st Aid expired on 05/20/21. This posses a potential risk to the health, safety and/or personal rights of children in care.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. On 07/31/2023, facility representative provided proof that the facility has their drinking and cooking water tested and have lead exceedance on multiple faucets. Facility representative stated that he is scheduling an appointment for the water to retest for lead level as the faucets have been replaced. During today’s inspection, Licensee failed to provide retest results for the building as the building was constructed before January 1, 2010. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that the facility completed water testing and results indicated that the drinking and cooking have exceedance the 5.5 ppb. Facility failed to remediating lead exceedance. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
file review of staff files. A copy of an approved Mandated Reporter Training Certificate for staff #1 was not in file. This posses a potential risk to the health, safety and/or personal rights of children in care.
Based on interviews and record review, it has been determined that a child sustained an amputation injury to their finger while playing with a basketball hoop net due to staff failing to provide adequate visual observation and supervision. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and/or personal rights of children in care.
(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.
(d) The child care center director, or the substitute director as specified in (f) below, shall be on the premises during the hours the center is in operation.
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.
(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.
a file review of staff files. Staff #1 did not have proof of immunization requirements. This posses a potential risk to the health, safety and/or personal rights of children in care.
LPAs inspection. Clorox Bleach, Lysol, Ajax and other cleaning supplies stored in a cabinet underneath the handwashing sink in Classroom #3-4. This posses a potential risk to the health, safety and/or personal rights of children in care.
Licensee failed to submit proof that Staff #1 meets the requirement as a Site Supervisor. Facility representative stated that Staff #1 just started her employment with this facility as Site Supervisor on 12/04/2023. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed both playground structures located on east and northwest of the building have multiple large holes next to the cement area where the children could trip and hit the cement. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
inspection. Health screening for staff #1 was missing from file. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
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
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.
(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following:
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.
(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following:
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is DERMER'S CREATIVE CARE's safety grade?
DERMER'S CREATIVE CARE has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.
How many violations does DERMER'S CREATIVE CARE have?
DERMER'S CREATIVE CARE has 49 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 48 serious, and 0 minor.
When was DERMER'S CREATIVE CARE last inspected?
DERMER'S CREATIVE CARE was last inspected on February 9, 2026.
Has DERMER'S CREATIVE CARE had any complaints?
DERMER'S CREATIVE CARE has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 2 unsubstantiated.