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Twinkle Little Star Center · Preschool, Woodland

1401 East Gum Ave, Woodland, CA 95776 · Yolo County
ClosedChild care center (preschool)
This center is closed. California lists its license as closed as of Jan 31, 2025. Its state inspection history is shown below.

Twinkle Little Star Center was a licensed child care center in Woodland, CA, licensed for up to 35 children. Its license closed around January 2025. Since February 2021, the state inspected it 4 times and investigated 11 complaints, 4 substantiated, and issued 19 citations, 10 of them Type A. Its inspection history is kept here for reference.

Inspection history

10Type A citations
9Type B citations
4Inspections
4 of 11Complaints substantiated

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Dec 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 25, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 10, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 5, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 5, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 4, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation issuedNo citationTop row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork6
Supervision4
Caregiver conduct3
Building & playground safety2
Background checks2
Staff ratios2

Citations, newest first

Type BAug 27, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies §101239(i)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where only two toilets were in working condition, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 27, 2024
Type AApr 29, 2024Case management visit (deficiencies)Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
Facility will conduct a staff training regarding supervision of children, ensuring there is proper staffing for all children during all times of the day, including nap. Facility will submit meeting notes to LPA with staff signatures LPA's observed the preschool teacher to be in the kitchen area, behind the napping room wall, with the inability to see the 17 napping preschool children. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. 8 CIVIL PENALTIES HAVE BEEN ASSESSED
Plan of correction due Apr 30, 2024
Type AJan 25, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(g)(1)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where cabinet under the sink in the kitchen did not have a working lock, making cleaning products inside accessible to children in case, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 29, 2024
Type AJan 25, 2024Case management visit (incident)Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
Based on interviews and record reviews, it was revealed that a child was able to open the side gate and exited the facility grounds with approximately 3 other children.This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 29, 2024
Type BJan 25, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's records §101221(a)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 10 children's files were unavailble for LPA to reviews, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 26, 2024
Type ASep 27, 2023Complaint investigationSupervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
Based on interviews and record review, it was revealed that a child was injured by another child in care and this incident was not observed by teachers in the facility. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 28, 2023
Type ASep 27, 2023Office meetingBackground checks
Criminal record clearance §101170(e)(1)
Based on record review and interview, one staff member was not background cleared nor associated to the facility. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 28, 2023
Type BSep 27, 2023Office meetingRecords & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(d)(1)(B)
Based on record review and interview, CCLD did not receive notification of the unusual incident that occurred, requiring medical attention, within 24 hours of the event happening. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Oct 27, 2023
Type AJul 26, 2023Case management visit (deficiencies)Staff ratios
Teacher-child ratio §101216.3(a)
Director will call in additional staff as needed, or send children home to ensure ratio is met. Upon arrival, LPAs observed 27 children being supervised by two staff. Two additional children arrived during the time of visit. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 27, 2023
Type AJul 26, 2023Case management visit (deficiencies)Background checks
Criminal record clearance §101170(e)(1)
Based on record review and interview, one staff member was not backgrund cleared nor associated to the facility. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 27, 2023
Type AMar 22, 2023Complaint investigationSupervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
Based on interviews, it was revealed that a child wandered around the side of the facility from the back yard and was located by another teacher from the window in front. This is an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Mar 22, 2023
Type BMar 22, 2023Case management visit (deficiencies)Records & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(d)(c)
LPA provided copies of LIC624 for facility to use. Facility representative stated they will call the officer of the day or LPA with any questions regarding if an incident needs to be reported or not Facility did not inform CCLD of the unusual incident that occurrent, within 24 hours, nor did she submit a LIC624 within 7 days. This is a potential health and sfety risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Mar 22, 2023
Type AJan 26, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Teacher-child ratio §101216.3(a)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where one staff was supervising 19 children, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 27, 2023
Type BJan 26, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting of License §101160(a)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, where zero licensing documents were posted in the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 27, 2023
Type BJan 26, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Personnel records §101217(d)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 4 staff files were not on site for review, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 27, 2023
Type BJan 26, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and sign-out §101229.1(d)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where zero sign in and ouits were available for review, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 27, 2023
Type BJan 26, 2023InspectionCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(2)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, where the play structure that was in use, was not age appropriate per the guidelines posted on the structure, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 27, 2023
Type BNov 10, 2021Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(1)
Based on interviews conducted it was revealed that children are told they have to nap and that if they don't they are sent to the office or cannot participate in other activities. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 11, 2021
Type ANov 5, 2021Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(2)
Licensee explained staff will apply daiper rash cream and log rashes during wellness check to prevent future occurences. Licensee will also make a plan with parents to ensure supervision to prevent future injuries. Interviews conducted and records reviewed revealed that C1 had sustained multiple injruies and had a severe diaper rash. This is an immediate health and safety risk
Plan of correction due Nov 8, 2021

Complaint investigations

Not substantiatedDec 5, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Nov 20, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiatedMay 28, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Apr 29, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiatedMar 11, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Feb 14, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedSep 27, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Aug 22, 2023
Substantiated allegation:
Staff did not provide proper supervision to children in care resulting in daycare child harming another child in care
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedAug 2, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Jul 17, 2023
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedMar 22, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Feb 6, 2023
At least one allegation was substantiated. The state’s report lists which.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedFeb 1, 2022Complaint investigationreceived Jan 28, 2022
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedNov 10, 2021Complaint investigationreceived Nov 2, 2021
Substantiated allegation:
children are forced to nap
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedNov 5, 2021Complaint investigationreceived Sep 30, 2021
Substantiated allegations:
Child sustained multiple injuries while in care
children's diapering needs are met
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedNov 5, 2021Complaint investigationreceived Nov 4, 2021
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiatedOct 4, 2021Complaint investigationreceived Aug 5, 2021
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.

About this center

Licensed capacity35 children
License typeChild care center (preschool)
License statusClosed
Licensed sinceJan 16, 2015
ClosedJan 31, 2025
LicenseeIniguez, Josefina & Rosario
Last administratorJosefina Iniguez
State facility #573620072

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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.

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