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Childtime Children's Center (Fresno) · Preschool, Fresno

214 N. Clark, Fresno, CA 93701 · Fresno County
4 substantiated complaints Child care center (preschool)

Childtime Children's Center (Fresno) is a licensed child care center in Fresno, CA, licensed for up to 56 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 1991. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 3 times and investigated 6 complaints, 4 of them substantiated. The state issued 10 citations, none of them Type A, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 10). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #195 of 205 centers in Fresno and has more citations per inspection than 90% of California licensed centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 90% of 10,948 California licensed centers, per inspection, weighted by severity. Among the most cited
Tied for #195 of 205 centers in Fresno
0 Type A citations
10 Type B citations
3 Inspections
4 of 6 Complaints substantiated
10 citations from 15 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 8, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation Jul 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation Mar 10, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Mar 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Dec 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 14, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Feb 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation Nov 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation Oct 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found May 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation issued No citation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 5
Staff ratios 2
Training & qualifications 2
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Type B Jul 9, 2026 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)
Director stated that as of June 2026, they use a janitoral service three times per week. On 7/9/26, LPA observed restroom and classroom areas were cleaned, however, rust areas will need repair. Director agreed to send verification of completed POC to licensing within
Plan of correction due Jul 30, 2026
Type B Dec 17, 2024 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Teacher-child ratio §101216.3
Assistant Director Carol Gallegos Gonzalez stated they will develop a plan of action to ensure ratios are met and qualified staff supervise children. Staff interviews and record reviews revealed multiple instances of staff being out of ratio while caring for children. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights to children in care. 8 A copy of the ratio training agenda and staff signatures confirming receipt of training will be submitted to the Child Care Licensing Division, Fresno Office, by 12/31/2024.
Plan of correction due Dec 17, 2024
Type B Nov 5, 2024 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(2)
Based on interviews conducted and information gathered, children were observed in a chaotic environment, climbing on tables and unanchored play furniture, on multiple occasions while the teacher was changing diapers. This posed a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 5, 2024
Type B Nov 5, 2024 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)
Based on interviews conducted and information gathered, the classroom was messy and unorganized with children’s blankets, personal belongings and other items on the floor throughout the day. This posed a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 5, 2024
Type B Jun 14, 2024 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Teacher-child ratio §101216.3
Director stated that they will write a plan of action on how facility will ensure ratios are being met and that qualified staff are supervising children. It was revealed that staff have been out of ratio on more than one occasion, while coverage is being arranged. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights to children in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 19, 2024
Type B Feb 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Indoor activity space §101238.3(b)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. A large area rug in Early PS class was stained and ripped along the edge with loose fabric which posesa potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 13, 2024
Type B Feb 6, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Mandated reporter training §1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 9 out of 20 staff did not have a current mandated reporter training on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 13, 2024
Type B Feb 6, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(g)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 9 out of 20 staff did not have a completed health screening on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 20, 2024
Type B Oct 28, 2022 Case management visit (deficiencies) Building & playground safety
Lead in drinking water §101700.3
Plan of correction due Nov 1, 2022
Type B Oct 28, 2022 Case management visit (deficiencies) Building & playground safety
Lead in drinking water §101700.3
101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (a) California’s Action Level for lead in water at Child Care Centers is 5 ppb. (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. (c) If testing indicates an Action Level Exceedance at any water outlet, the water from that outlet is deemed not safe to drink and an immediate response pursuant to section 101704 shall be required. 1 Director agrees to notifiy and post ALE results at a reasonable location for Authorized representatives to review. The Director has provided evidence of removal of outdoor water fountain (outlet J) impacted by (ALE). Director agrees monitor the outlet removal area for loose, pointed, or sharp parts to ensure the safety of children. This requirement was not met evidence by: Based on record review from CA Water Board Data Management System and self reported information outlet J had a result of (ALE) of…
Plan of correction due Oct 31, 2022

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Complaint investigations

Substantiated Jul 9, 2026 Complaint investigation received May 15, 2026
Substantiated allegation:
Staff are not maintaining the facility clean
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiated Jul 9, 2026 Complaint investigation received Jul 1, 2026
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiated Mar 10, 2026 Complaint investigation received Jan 16, 2026
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Substantiated Dec 17, 2024 Complaint investigation received Nov 19, 2024
Substantiated allegations:
Licensee does not ensure classrooms maintain correct ratio.
Staff are not properly supervising day care children in classroom.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Substantiated Nov 5, 2024 Complaint investigation received Sep 9, 2024
Substantiated allegations:
Staff do not provide adequate care and supervision to the daycare children
Staff do not properly maintain the facility
2 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Substantiated Jun 14, 2024 Complaint investigation received Apr 24, 2024
Substantiated allegation:
Facility is operating out of ratio
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.

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About this center

Licensed capacity 56 children
License type Child care center (preschool)
License status Licensed
Licensed since Feb 3, 1991
Licensee Childtime Childcare, INC.
Administrator Dealma Ford
Phone (559) 445-0216
State facility # 100406616
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Common questions

Does Childtime Children's Center (Fresno) take infants?

Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children. An infant center is licensed separately at the same address (listed below).

Has Childtime Children's Center (Fresno) had any serious violations?

No Type A citations since 2021. It has 10 Type B citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Childtime Children's Center (Fresno)?

California investigated 6 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 4. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.

How does Childtime Children's Center (Fresno) compare with other daycares in Fresno?

It is tied for #195 of 205 centers in Fresno by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 90% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Childtime Children's Center (Fresno) last inspected?

Dec 8, 2025. No citations were issued during that visit.

How much does Childtime Children's Center (Fresno) cost?

California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Childtime Children's Center (Fresno) for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Fresno County, which includes Fresno, was $858 a month for preschoolers (about $1,080 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.

Who runs Childtime Children's Center (Fresno)?

The licensee is Childtime Childcare, INC., and the administrator listed with the state is Dealma Ford.

Licensed centers nearby

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 100406616 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.

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