C.A.T. CHILD CARE CENTER

136 N O ST, Tulare, CA 93274LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

6 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 4, 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
C.A.T. CHILD CARE CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
136 N O ST, Tulare, CA 93274
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
6 inspections, last inspected November 4, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

18

Total Violations

Nov 4, 2025

Last Inspection

25

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (18)

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(d)(1)Type AComplaintNov 4, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintNov 4, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101200(a)(3)ComplaintNov 4, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintNov 4, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(d)(1)Type BComplaintNov 4, 2025

Based on observation and interviews, LPA and LPM observed that a children's licensed room was being used for storing toys, making this room inaccessible to children in care. This room’s square footage is used for the listed capacity on facility license. This posed a potential Health and Safety Risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintNov 4, 2025

Upon arrival at the facility during normal operational hours, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) received no response at the front door for approximately 20 minutes. Once entry was gained, LPA was informed that the sole staff member on site had been in the restroom, leaving the children unsupervised and without the presence of a qualified teacher which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintNov 4, 2025

During today’s inspection LPA observed an adult providing care and supervision to two children in care. This adult lacked background clearance and was not associated to this facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101200(a)(3)Type BComplaintNov 4, 2025

Apon arrival at the facility no one answered the front door.for approximately 20 minutes. Once entry was made LPA was informed that staff was in the restroom leaving the children without the supervision of a teacher which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101200(a)(3)Type BComplaintNov 4, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff member completed initial mandated reporter training on 08/08/2019 and has yet to complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintNov 4, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintNov 4, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(d)(1)ComplaintNov 4, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Sep 23, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Sep 23, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type BSep 23, 2025

Based on observation and interviews, LPA and LPM observed that a children's licensed room was being used for storing toys, making this room inaccessible to children in care. This room’s square footage is used for the listed capacity on facility license. This posed a potential Health and Safety Risk to children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type BSep 23, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff member completed initial mandated reporter training on 08/08/2019 and has yet to complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type BSep 23, 2025

Based on observation, LPA and LPM observed a colony of ants throughout the play yard. This posed a potential Health and Safety Risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type BSep 23, 2025

Based on observation, LPA and LPM observed a colony of ants throughout the play yard. This posed a potential Health and Safety Risk to children in care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is C.A.T. CHILD CARE CENTER's safety grade?

C.A.T. CHILD CARE CENTER 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 C.A.T. CHILD CARE CENTER have?

C.A.T. CHILD CARE CENTER has 18 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 15 serious, and 0 minor.

When was C.A.T. CHILD CARE CENTER last inspected?

C.A.T. CHILD CARE CENTER was last inspected on November 4, 2025.

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