Sausalito · Licensed center
Creative Gardens
At a glance
- Small center, licensed for 28 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited no rules at any of its 4 licensing inspections since April 2022.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Aug 13, 2026Nothing cited
- Feb 20, 2026Nothing cited
- Feb 15, 2024Nothing cited
- Apr 28, 2022Nothing cited
The state cited no rules at any of this center's 4 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 4 times had at least one: 59% of 569.
How all 569 Bay Area centers inspected 4 times compare
Of the 569 Bay Area centers the state inspected 4 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None41%This center
- 1 of 438%
- 2 of 415%
- 3 of 46%
- All 41%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- August 13, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since April 2022 — all of them cited nothing · 3 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type B —
101439.1 Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment (f) Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the center did not comply with the section of the regulation cited above because staff did not ensure safe sleep practices for infants in care. LPAs observed one infant sleeping in a sleep sack. LPAs also observed another infant sleeping in an oversized pajama set; Because the pajama was oversized, the infant’s legs could not reach the designated leg openings, and the excess fabric was positioned so that the garment functioned like a sleep sack and was tucked underneath the child. As a result, the infant’s legs were trapped inside the pajamas, restricting free movement. These conditions pose/posed a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
· July 16, 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 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · July 11, 2026
CCR 101439.1(f) · Type B
101439.1 Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment (f) Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the center did not comply with the section of the regulation cited above because staff did not ensure safe sleep practices for infants in care. LPAs observed one infant sleeping in a sleep sack. LPAs also observed another infant sleeping in an oversized pajama set; Because the pajama was oversized, the infant’s legs could not reach the designated leg openings, and the excess fabric was positioned so that the garment functioned like a sleep sack and was tucked underneath the child. As a result, the infant’s legs were trapped inside the pajamas, restricting free movement. These conditions pose/posed a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Dec 2024 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · December 6, 2024
ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not follow general sanitation practices when changing child's diaper Staff did not ensure child's diapering needs were met INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On January 26, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) G. conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit at the facility. LPA met with facility director, C.W.L. and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit are 19 infant children in care with 8 teachers. During the course of the investigation, pertinent documents were reviewed and interviews were conducted. Based on the interviews and relevant documents, there was no sufficient evidence to prove the above allegations. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is Unsubstantiated. Report and Notice of Site Visit was provided. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, C.W.L. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
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Details
- Phone
- (415) 577-8389
- Address
- 120 Donahue Street, Sausalito, 94965
- License
- 214005535
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 2 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 2 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=1, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=2, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, 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
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.