Santa Rosa · Licensed center
Children's Learning Center - Preschool
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 39 children.
- Run by the person who holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 4 of its 7 licensing inspections since July 2022.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Feb 10, 2026Nothing cited
Jan 21, 20263 citations
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
“(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, three staff did not have a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
CCR 101220.1(g)Type B
“(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed four children's Immunization Records were not transcribed onto the blue CDPH 286 form, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101220.1(g)
CCR 101221(b)(7)Type B
“(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (7) Name, address and telephone number of the child's physician and dentist and any other medical/dental or mental health providers. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, reviewed that multiple documents were missing children's authorized representative's signatures which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101221(b)(7)
- Mar 27, 2025Nothing cited
- Mar 21, 2025Nothing cited
Feb 26, 20251 citation
CCR 101216.4(a)(2)Type B
“101216.4(a)(2) Preschool Program with Toddler Component: Licensees serving preschool-age children may create a special program component for children who are between 18 months and 36 months of age...The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation three toddler aged children were commingling with the pre-school aged children in the pre-school classroom.”
CCR 101216.4(a)(2)
Nov 7, 20232 citations
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
“(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview with Director & Staff record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. Director could not provide proof of completion of the mandated reporter training for all staff, which poses a potential health, safety risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
“(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs reviewed that 2 staff member's proof of immunizion, influenza, pertussis, and measles, were not on file which poses a potential health, safety risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)
Jul 29, 20221 citation
CCR 101220.1(g)Type B
“(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed ten children's Immunization Records (IR) were not transcribed onto the blue CDPH 286 form, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101220.1(g)
The state cited rules at 4 of this center's 7 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 7 times had fewer: 86% of 145 had rules cited at 3 or fewer.
How all 145 Bay Area centers inspected 7 times compare
Of the 145 Bay Area centers the state inspected 7 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None19%
- 1 of 726%
- 2 of 726%
- 3 of 715%
- 4 of 710%This center
- 5 of 73%
- 6 of 71%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- February 10, 2026
- On file
- 7 visits since July 2022 — 3 cited nothing · 5 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
101238(g) Buildings and Grounds: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation a disinfectant spray bottle located in the daycare children’s restroom and accessible to daycare children. In addition, LPA observed other cleaning supplies located on the kitchen counter with the door opened which poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
· February 26, 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.
Jan 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · January 21, 2026
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, three staff did not have a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101220.1(g) · Type B
(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed four children's Immunization Records were not transcribed onto the blue CDPH 286 form, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101221(b)(7) · Type B
(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (7) Name, address and telephone number of the child's physician and dentist and any other medical/dental or mental health providers. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, reviewed that multiple documents were missing children's authorized representative's signatures which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 26, 2025
CCR 101216.4(a)(2) · Type B
101216.4(a)(2) Preschool Program with Toddler Component: Licensees serving preschool-age children may create a special program component for children who are between 18 months and 36 months of age...The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation three toddler aged children were commingling with the pre-school aged children in the pre-school classroom.
Feb 2025 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · February 18, 2025
CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPA observing child in an emply classroom on a table at 12:40pm on 2/26/25 without teachers knowledge. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
CCR 101238(g) · Type A
101238(g) Buildings and Grounds: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation a disinfectant spray bottle located in the daycare children’s restroom and accessible to daycare children. In addition, LPA observed other cleaning supplies located on the kitchen counter with the door opened which poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
Apr 2024 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · April 17, 2024
CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B
Personal Rights-The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights...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 based on observation by LPA O. observing staff S1 yelling at toddlers which is a personal rights violation of the children in care.
Nov 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · November 7, 2023
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview with Director & Staff record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. Director could not provide proof of completion of the mandated reporter training for all staff, which poses a potential health, safety risk to persons in care.
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) · Type B
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs reviewed that 2 staff member's proof of immunizion, influenza, pertussis, and measles, were not on file which poses a potential health, safety risk to persons in care.
Jun 2023 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · June 29, 2023
ALLEGATION(S): Day care child was inappropriately touched while in care. Day care child was choked by an unknown perpetrator. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: An unannounced inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), S.P. and G.O. who met with Director (L1), N.A., to deliver the finding of the complaint investigation of the above allegation. LPA previously met with Director (D1), N.A. on 07/06/2023 to open the complaint and obtain records. This complaint was investigated by the Department’s Investigative Branch’s Investigator, M.B., along with LPA P., who conducted further investigation at the facility on 10/20/23. It was alleged that a day care child was choked and inappropriately touched by an unknown perpetrator. During the complaint investigation, interviews were conducted of facility staff (L1, D1, S1 & S2), law enforcement personnel, parents (P1-P4), and children (C1-C4) from 7/6/23 through 10/27/23. It was alleged that C1 was touched in the private area and was choked by another child. Further details of the alleged incident(s) were noted. Interviews with staff did not result in any corroborating evidence and the alleged perpetrator(s) could not be confirmed. (Continue on LIC9099-C) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Jul 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 29, 2022
CCR 101220.1(g) · Type B
(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed ten children's Immunization Records (IR) were not transcribed onto the blue CDPH 286 form, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Apr 2022 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · April 15, 2022
ALLEGATION(S): Staff left day-care child unattended for a period time Day-care child sustained impetigo infection while in care Day-care child sustained unexplained bruises/scratches Day-care child was hit by another day-care child INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: A subsequent complaint investigation inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), L.R. and S.P. for the purpose of delivering the findings, and met with N.A., Director. It has been alleged that staff left day-care child unattended for a period time, specifically that on 4/07/22 C3 was outside unattended for a while. It has been alleged that day-care child sustained impetigo infection while in care, specifically that on 04/11/22, C2 sustained an Impetigo infection. It has been alleged that day-care child sustained unexplained bruises/scratches, specifically that C2 sustained unexplained bruises on back and scratches on neck. It has been alleged that day-care child was hit by another day-care child, specifically that other day-care children are hitting C2. During the initial complaint investigation to the facility on 04/18/22 at 4:55 PM, LPA L.R. met with N.A., Director and was notified of the allegations; and LPA obtained a facility roster of the children currently in care. On 6/10/22, LPAs L.R. and S.P. conducted a complaint investigation inspection to the facility to conducts interviews. Continue on LIC9099-C Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
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Details
- Phone
- (707) 575-7486
- Address
- 1213 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, 95403
- License
- 493002241
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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 5 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=3, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=6, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=1, 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
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Medium means the middle half of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 31 to 75 children. Small is 8 to 30; large is 76 to 312.