South San Francisco · Licensed center
Building Kidz of Ssf, Inc. (Infant)
At a glance
- Small center, licensed for 25 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 2 of its 6 licensing inspections since February 2023.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Sep 30, 2026Nothing cited
- Aug 6, 2025Nothing cited
Oct 30, 20241 citation
CCR 101430(a)(3)(E)Type B
“101430(a)(3)(E) Infant Care Activities (a) Notwithstanding Section 101230, the following shall apply:(3)All infants shall be given the opportunity to sleep without distraction or disturbance from other activities at the center whenever the infant desires. (E) If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, staff shall move the infant to a crib as soon as possible. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations of infant classroom, 2 infants were observed sleeping on the floor with blankets placed on top of them which is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.”
CCR 101430(a)(3)(E)
- Apr 5, 2024Nothing cited
Nov 15, 20231 citation
101700.3Type B
“101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b)(1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on results received from the certified water samplers, the facility exceeded 5.4 ppb of lead in their water source. This pose a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
101700.3
- Feb 16, 2023Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 2 of this center's 6 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 6 times had fewer: 52% of 252 had rules cited at 1 or none.
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%
- 2 of 631%This center
- 3 of 612%
- 4 of 66%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- September 30, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since February 2023 — 4 cited nothing · 4 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type B —
101238 Buildings and Grounds (a)(1) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary ... at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of... rodents. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation and interviews, a rodent has been observed to be at facility on multiple occasions. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
· May 5, 2025
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.
Apr 2025 Complaint 3 of 4 allegations substantiated
Complaint · April 30, 2025
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- - Unqualified staff are providing care to infants without supervision.
- - Licensee did not ensure required ratios were maintained.
- - Licensee did not ensure the facility was free from pests.
Unsubstantiated
- Staff commingled children of different age groups.
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 101238(a)(1) · Type B
101238 Buildings and Grounds (a)(1) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary ... at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of... rodents. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation and interviews, a rodent has been observed to be at facility on multiple occasions. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
CCR 101416.5(b) · Type B
101416.5 Staff-Infant Ratio (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation and file review, it was observed that one teachere was outside pushing a stroller "buggy" with 6 infants seated inside. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
ALLEGATION(S): Staff commingled children of different age groups. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 7/3/25 at approximately at 9:00am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) A. and Q. conducted an unannounced, subsequent site visit to the facility to deliver investigation findings in response to the above allegation that was made to the Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) on 4/30/25. LPAs A. and Q. met with Site Director, J.W. and discussed the purpose of the visit. During today’s visit, LPAs conducted a health and safety inspection. Present during the inspection was site director and thirteen staff supervising sixty five children (20 infants and 45 Preschoolers). All adults present have fingerprint clearance and are associated to the facility. During the course of the investigation, LPAs conducted classroom observations, gathered documents, and interviewed random selection of staff. Through staff interviews it was determined that staff did not comingle children. Based on the information gathered it was determined that there is not sufficient evidence to say that Staff comingled children of different age groups. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. No deficiencies are being cited today under California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Appeal rights and a notice of site visit were discussed and provided to Director, J.W. Director was reminded that a Notice of Site visit (LIC 9213) must be posted for 30 consecutive days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative F. to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the Director, J.W. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 30, 2024
CCR 101430(a)(3)(E) · Type B
101430(a)(3)(E) Infant Care Activities (a) Notwithstanding Section 101230, the following shall apply:(3)All infants shall be given the opportunity to sleep without distraction or disturbance from other activities at the center whenever the infant desires. (E) If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, staff shall move the infant to a crib as soon as possible. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations of infant classroom, 2 infants were observed sleeping on the floor with blankets placed on top of them which is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Oct 2024 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · October 7, 2024
ALLEGATION(S): Facility is in disrepair. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 12/10/24 at approximately at 8:40am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) A. and Q. conducted an unannounced, subsequent site visit to the facility to deliver investigation findings in response to the above allegation that was made to the Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) on 10/7/24. LPAs A. and Q. met with Site Director, J.G. andExecutive Director, A.G., and discussed the purpose of the visit. During today’s visit, LPAs conducted a health and safety inspection. Present during the inspection was site director, executive director and three staff supervising twelve children (12 Infants). All adults present have fingerprint clearance and are associated to the facility. During the course of the investigation, LPAs conducted classroom observations, gathered documents, and interviewed random selection of staff. Through staff interviews, LPAs gathered that the facility does take action in fixing materials that may be in disrepair. Based on the information gathered it was determined that there is not sufficient evidence to say that the facility is in disrepair. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. No deficiencies are being cited today under California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Appeal rights and a notice of site visit were discussed and provided to Director, J.G. Director was reminded that a Notice of Site visit (LIC 9213) must be posted for 30 consecutive days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative F. to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the Director, J.G., and executive director, A.G. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Nov 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · November 15, 2023
101700.3 · Type B
101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b)(1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on results received from the certified water samplers, the facility exceeded 5.4 ppb of lead in their water source. This pose a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Feb 2023 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · February 9, 2023
ALLEGATION(S): Staff does not properly sanitize rooms. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A.M. met with facility representative for this conclusionary complaint visit. Purpose of visit explained. It was alleged that facility properly cleans toys and the classroom. Director states all the toys that were used are separated and cleaned at end of day. in addtion, toys and tables are cleaned as needed and cleaning products are stored in the classroom in a locked cabinet. The classroom is cleaned at end of day with appropriate cleaning products, i.e. bleach mixture etc. The facility denies that toys and classroom is not cleaned properly. The investigation determined there is not enough available sufficient information provided to prove a violation of occurred. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is closed as unsubstantiated. This report is reviewed with director and a copy of this report must be made available for public review upon request. Notice of Site Visit posted and shall remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
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Details
- Phone
- (650) 837-9348
- Address
- 600 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, 94080
- License
- 414002750
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 5 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 4 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=3, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=3, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=2. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License 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.