San Francisco · Licensed center
Creative Gardens
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 56 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 2 of its 8 licensing inspections since November 2021.
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Licensing inspections
- Jun 11, 2026Nothing cited
- Apr 11, 2025Nothing cited
- Sep 17, 2024Nothing cited
Aug 28, 20241 citation
CCR 101216.1(g)Type B
“101216.1(g) Teacher Qualifications and Duties. A photocopy of the teacher's Child Development Permit as specified in (c)(3) above, or a photocopy of the teacher's transcript(s) documenting successful completion of required course work, shall be maintained at the center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 10:30AM., Based on record review and interview, LPA confirmed proof of teacher qualifications (S1) missing from facility files. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.”
CCR 101216.1(g)
Aug 1, 20241 citation
CCR 101170(e)(3)Type B
“**This is an ammended report from 08/01/24** 101170(e)(3) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility. This requirement was not met as evidence by: At 12:00PM., Based on record review, interview, and observation, LPA confirmed staff member (S1) present without facility association. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.”
CCR 101170(e)(3)
- Nov 6, 2023Nothing cited
- Nov 1, 2022Nothing cited
- Nov 1, 2021Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 2 of this center's 8 inspections. Bay Area centers inspected 8 times split: about a quarter had fewer, about a quarter the same, and about half more (80 centers).
How all 80 Bay Area centers inspected 8 times compare
Of the 80 Bay Area centers the state inspected 8 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None5%
- 1 of 823%
- 2 of 828%This center
- 3 of 818%
- 4 of 815%
- 5 of 88%
- 6 of 85%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- June 25, 2026
- On file
- 8 visits since November 2021 — 6 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- No finding carrying a severity level in the last 24 months.
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 2026 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · April 8, 2026
ALLEGATION(S): Child sustained unexplained injury while in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 6/25/2026 at 8:55AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L.G. met with Teacher, N.J. The purpose of today’s inspection was explained and was for an unannounced, complaint inspection. The director, A.L. arrived during inspection. Present was the director, 10 staff supervising 35 children. LPA inspection facility for health and safety hazards. During today’s inspection, LPA conducted interviews, reviewed records, and site observation. During the course of this investigation, on-site observation was conducted on: 4/24/2026, 6/11/2026, and 6/25/2026. The LPA reviewed facility records consisting of personnel files, children’s files, and incident reports. The LPA conducted interviews with director, staff, children, and involved parties. (REFER TO LIC9099C, FOR CONT.) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Aug 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 28, 2024
CCR 101216.1(g) · Type B
101216.1(g) Teacher Qualifications and Duties. A photocopy of the teacher's Child Development Permit as specified in (c)(3) above, or a photocopy of the teacher's transcript(s) documenting successful completion of required course work, shall be maintained at the center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 10:30AM., Based on record review and interview, LPA confirmed proof of teacher qualifications (S1) missing from facility files. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Aug 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 1, 2024
CCR 101170(e)(3) · Type B
**This is an ammended report from 08/01/24** 101170(e)(3) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility. This requirement was not met as evidence by: At 12:00PM., Based on record review, interview, and observation, LPA confirmed staff member (S1) present without facility association. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Request Denied
Jul 2024 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · July 23, 2024
CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B
101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision 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 evidenced by: During inspection, LPA observed children were left without supervision of a qualified teacher. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (415) 577-8389
- Address
- 1429 Valencia Street, San Francisco, 94110
- License
- 384004110
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Sources and dates
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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 ccld.dss.ca.gov
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.