Stanford · Licensed center
Children's Center of the Stanford Community (Ccsc)
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 164 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 2 of its 6 licensing inspections since May 2023.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Jul 9, 20261 citation
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type B
“1596.871(c)(1)(A) Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one staff present at the facility did not have a fingerprint clearance associated with the facility, which poses a potential health, safety, and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Feb 12, 20261 citation
CCR 101229(a)(1)Type A
“101229(a)(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time…Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one (1) child was left unattended in the outdoor play area, which poses an immediate health, safety, and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101229(a)(1)
- Sep 4, 2025Nothing cited
- Jul 7, 2025Nothing cited
- Aug 8, 2024Nothing cited
- May 23, 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
- July 29, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since May 2023 — 4 cited nothing · 5 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
101229(a)(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time…Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one (1) child was left unattended in the outdoor play area, which poses an immediate health, safety, and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
· February 12, 2026
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.
Jul 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 9, 2026
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) · Type B
1596.871(c)(1)(A) Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one staff present at the facility did not have a fingerprint clearance associated with the facility, which poses a potential health, safety, and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Jul 2026 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · July 3, 2026
CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B
Personal Rights: 101223(a)(2) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff used a hazardous product to clean daycare child in an isolated incident, which poses a potential health, safety, and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Feb 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 12, 2026
CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A
101229(a)(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time…Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one (1) child was left unattended in the outdoor play area, which poses an immediate health, safety, and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Mar 2024 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · March 18, 2024
ALLEGATION(S): Staff handled child in a rough manner INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 5/28/24 at, 8:55 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.M. conducted an unannounced inspection to conclude a complaint investigation and completed a COVID-19 pre-screening questions prior to entering the facility. LPA met with Director K. nave and advised her the purpose of the inspection. Director provided LPA a tour of the facility inside and out. There were 77 children and 21 staff in care at the time of the inspection. Allegation:Staff handled child in a rough manner During the investigation, LPA interviewed Reporting party, staff members, and parents. Based on interviews conducted, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, meaning the allegations may have happened or are valid. Therefore, the allegations are deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. Report was reviewed and a notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted with director K.N. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Apr 2022 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · April 28, 2022
ALLEGATION(S): Staff hit child in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 6/28/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.W. arrived to the facility unannounced to conclude investigation into the above allegation. LPA was met by Ashley Thomas (Program Coordinator) and H.F.A. Director of Community Engagement). Present during today's visit were 80 preschool aged children in care and 42 fingerprint cleared and associated staff members. During the course of the investigation, LPA interviewed staff members, interviewed parents of children in care, interviewed daycare children, reviewed facility records, reviewed email correspondence, and reviewed photographs. LPA recieved conflicting information. While 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 deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights provided. Notice of Site Visit was given. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Feb 2022 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · February 18, 2022
CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A
(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on video viewed by LPA, it was determined that a facility staff member physically restrained a child in care. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A
(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview conducted by LPA, it was determined that a staff member caused an accidental injury to a child in care (scratch). This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (650) 721-0101
- Address
- 140 Comstock Circle, Stanford, 94305
- License
- 434416122
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 6 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=2, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=2, Type B citations=1. 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, Who runs it ccld.dss.ca.gov
Large means the biggest quarter of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 76 to 312 children. Small is 8 to 30; medium is 31 to 75.