San Francisco · Licensed center
Alta Plaza Preschool
At a glance
- Small center, licensed for 30 children.
- Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 1 of its 6 licensing inspections since October 2022.
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Licensing inspections
- May 21, 2025Nothing cited
- Aug 9, 2024Nothing cited
- Oct 24, 2023Nothing cited
- Apr 19, 2023Nothing cited
Mar 15, 20231 citation
CCR 101229(a)(1)Type A
“101229(a)(1) Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher at any time except as specified in sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). This requirement was not met as evidence based on interviews conducted with Director Child was left unattended at the nearby park. A bystander found child and waited with child until facility staff came back to collect the child.”
CCR 101229(a)(1)
- Oct 25, 2022Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 1 of this center's 6 inspections. Bay Area centers inspected 6 times split three ways: 17% had fewer, 35% the same, and 48% more (252 centers).
How all 252 Bay Area centers inspected 6 times compare
Of the 252 Bay Area centers the state inspected 6 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None17%
- 1 of 635%This center
- 2 of 631%
- 3 of 612%
- 4 of 66%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- May 21, 2025
- On file
- 6 visits since October 2022 — 5 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
101229(a)(1) Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher at any time except as specified in sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). This requirement was not met as evidence based on interviews conducted with Director Child was left unattended at the nearby park. A bystander found child and waited with child until facility staff came back to collect the child.
· March 15, 2023
California CDSS publishes the full investigation narrative for a complaint, including its disposition, and classifies a citation Type A — an immediate risk to a child — or Type B.
Mar 2023 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · March 16, 2023
ALLEGATION(S): Day-care child was left unattended at a park. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On March 21, 2023, at approximately 10:00am, Licesing Program Analyst (LPA) arrived at facility to conduct a complaint investigation to the above allegation. LPA met with Site Executive Director E.T. There were 4 staff including the Directior caring for 19 children during today's visit. During today's visit, LPA interviewed Site Director to confirm information recieved by the department. Based on information received, the preponderance of evidence standards has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. A Type “A” violation and an Immidiate Civil Penaly of $500 were issued on 03/15/2023. Refer to LIC 809D dated 03/15/2022. This facility will be scheduled for a Non- Compliance conference at the Peninsula Regional Office. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with Site Director whose signature on this form confirm receipt of reports. Notice of Site Visit was provided to Director. Director was advised Notice of Site Visit to remain posted for 30 days. For updates on Licensing information, go to CCL website: www.ccld.ca.gov. For Provider Information Notice: ccld.ca.gov/PG5098.htm Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Mar 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · March 15, 2023
CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A
101229(a)(1) Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher at any time except as specified in sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). This requirement was not met as evidence based on interviews conducted with Director Child was left unattended at the nearby park. A bystander found child and waited with child until facility staff came back to collect the child.
Apr 2022 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · April 26, 2022
ALLEGATION(S): LACK OF SUPERVISION: Child not supervised by staff to prevent injuries INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A.M. met with director for this conclusionary complaint visit. Purpose of the visit explained. There are 17 children present during the visit. LPA gathered information relevant to the complaint and obtained documents. Based on the staff schedule, children schedule, observation during licensing visits, facility is within teacher-child ratio. Staff supervise children to the extent possible but in this particular case a child (C1) did have a few falls which resulted in a minor injury in a bump on the head and the other falls did not result in any noticable injury. Staff supervise children but cannot prevent all accidents and injuries. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated. This report is reviewed with facility representative and a copy of this report must be made available for public review upon request. Notice of site visit shall remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
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Details
- Phone
- (415) 928-6483
- Address
- 2140 Pierce St, San Francisco, 94115
- License
- 384000037
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All checked November 2026.
State record
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License, Who runs it ccld.dss.ca.gov
Small means the smallest quarter of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 8 to 30 children. Medium is 31 to 75; large is 76 to 312.