Campbell · Licensed center
Creative Habitat Children's Center
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 76 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 2 of its 3 licensing inspections since August 2022.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Jun 26, 2026Nothing cited
Oct 23, 20242 citations
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 records review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPAs observed that one staff member need proof of immunization for measles,this poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)
CCR 101216(g)(2)Type B
“(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, the center was unable to produce the health screening report for S.H. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101216(g)(2)
Aug 25, 20221 citation
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 day care facility did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Per record review, six (6) staff's Mandated Reporter Training certifications have expired in 2021.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
The state cited rules at 2 of this center's 3 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 3 times had fewer: 85% of 568 had rules cited at 1 or none.
How all 568 Bay Area centers inspected 3 times compare
Of the 568 Bay Area centers the state inspected 3 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None51%
- 1 of 334%
- 2 of 312%This center
- All 33%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- June 26, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since August 2022 — 1 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.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · October 23, 2024
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 records review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPAs observed that one staff member need proof of immunization for measles,this poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101216(g)(2) · Type B
(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, the center was unable to produce the health screening report for S.H. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Oct 2024 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · October 17, 2024
ALLEGATION(S): Staff do not ensure that children are adequately fed. Staff do not ensure the childcare has a working telephone on the premises. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) F.C. met with E.C., Toddlers teacher. Ms. C. stated that Site Director will be in later this morning. LPA informed to Ms C. the purpose of today's visit is: Deliver the investigation findings on the above-mentioned allegations. At arrival LPA observed that five staff members were providing care to 24 children today. This Department has inspected the center, interviewed staff members, and has interviewed some parents over the phone. Based on the available evidence, it is concluded that although the allegations listed on this complaint may have happened, or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur. The allegations are therefore UNSUBSTANTIATED. No deficiencies were cited today. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS PRINTED AND HANDED TO THE LICENSEE, MUST BE POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE HOME, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Aug 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 25, 2022
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 day care facility did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Per record review, six (6) staff's Mandated Reporter Training certifications have expired in 2021.
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Details
- Phone
- (408) 374-4442
- Address
- 1190 W Latimer Ave, Campbell, 95008
- License
- 434413746
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 1 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 1 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=0, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=2, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=0. 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
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.