Chico Child Development Center Mission Ranch
Chico Child Development Center Mission Ranch is a licensed child care center in Chico, CA, licensed for up to 62 children and serving children in more than one age group. It has held its California license since 2025. The state issued 8 citations, 5 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for health & medication (4 of 8). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 Type A. It has too few inspections so far for a statewide comparison.
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
(4) Nonprescription medications may be administered without approval or instructions from the child's physician if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Nonprescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the product label directions on the nonprescription medication container(s). This requirement was not met as evidence by: 1 Licensee shall inventory all medications and ensure they are age appropriate for children in care. A statement acknowledging all medications are age appropriate and not expired shall be submitted to CCL by 4/11/26. erica.laird@dss.ca.gov Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. 8
(4) Nonprescription medications may be administered without approval or instructions from the child's physician if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each nonprescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child. 2. The instructions from the child's authorized representative shall not conflict with the product label directions on the nonprescription medication container(s). This requirement was not met as evidence by: 1 Licensee shall submit a detailed statement of understanding regarding medication management and administration. All staff shall be trained on medication management and administration. Meeting agenda for future staff meeting and detailed statement shall be submitted to CCL by 4/11/26. erica.laird@dss.ca.gov Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. 8
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidence by: 1 Licensee shall provide a list of all infant staff who will be signed up for Preventative Health and Safety and CPR training. List to be subitted to CCL by 4/11/26 Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. 8
(l) Toys shall be safe, and shall not have sharp points or edges or splinters, or be made of small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. (4) It is recommended that centers comply with the following U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advice for the selection and safe use of children's toys: (B) Look for labels that give an age recommendation. This requirement was not met as evidence by: The activity cube was immediately removed from the infant room. Licensee to hold staff meeting to discuss safe environment and toys for infants and emergency response. Meeting agenda and staff roster to be submitted to CCL by 12/05/25. erica.laird@dss.ca.gov Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care. 8
(a) In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply: (1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Licensee to hold staff meeting to discuss supervision of infants. Meeting agenda and staff roster to be submitted to CCL by 12/05/25. erica.laird@dss.ca.gov Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care. 8
(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidence by: 1 Licensee to hold staff meeting to discuss supervision of infants. Meeting agenda and staff roster to be submitted to CCL by 12/05/25. erica.laird@dss.ca.gov Based on interviews and documentation received, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care. 8
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Has Chico Child Development Center Mission Ranch had any serious violations?
California issued 5 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Apr 10, 2026, for health-related services. Each citation is listed in full above.
How much does Chico Child Development Center Mission Ranch cost?
California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Chico Child Development Center Mission Ranch for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Butte County, which includes Chico, was $1,105 a month for infants (about $1,390 today), $695 a month for preschoolers (about $880 today) and $699 a month for school-age children (about $880 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.
Who runs Chico Child Development Center Mission Ranch?
The licensee is Chico Child Development Center, and the administrator listed with the state is Christina Wieck.
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Citations are quoted from California Department of Social Services inspection and complaint reports. Type A citations are the state’s most serious category (an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or personal rights); Type B citations are a potential risk. A citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall. Complaint allegations appear here only when the state substantiated them.
To read the full state reports, search facility number 045408621 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.