Campbell · Licensed center
Creative Habitat Children's Center
At a glance
- Small center, licensed for 24 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since September 2022.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Oct 26, 20261 citation
CCR 101438.3(b)Type B
“(b) Indoor activity space for infants shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center and school-age child care center components. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed infant staff (S1) with one infant child in a buggy located the hallway of the facility near the front desk with preschool children sitting in the same area to watch a movie which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101438.3(b)
Aug 24, 20261 citation
CCR 101438.2(b)Type B
“(b) Outdoor activity space shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Through staff interviews it has been determined that the facility is commingling older infants 16-24 months from the Green room with preschoolers from the Orange, Red and Blue Room during afternoon outdoor play time in the toddler yard that is facing Latimer from 4:00PM-6:00PM everyday. Additionally, facility is not compliant with the current approved waiver of the Preschoolers sharing space with older infants 16-24 months between the time frame of 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM in the Blue Room.”
CCR 101438.2(b)
Nov 7, 20255 citations
CCR 101438.3(b)Type B
“(b) Indoor activity space for infants shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center and school-age child care center components. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above infants and preschool components commingle in the morning from 7AM-9AM which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101438.3(b)
CCR 101439.1(f)Type B
“(f) Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of four cribs had loose blankets which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101439.1(f)
CCR 101430(a)(3)(C)Type B
“(C) An infant shall not be swaddled while in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above during today's inspection LPA observed one crib with one sleep sack attached to the crib which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101430(a)(3)(C)
CCR 101416.2(g)Type B
“(g) An infant care teacher shall complete 16 hours of health and safety training if necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Staff (S1) and S2) did not complete the 16 hours of health and safety training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101416.2(g)
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 in Child (C4, C5, C6) were missing updated immunization records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101220.1(g)
Sep 6, 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. This poses a potential risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
The state cited rules at all 4 of this center's inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 4 times had fewer: 99% 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%
- 1 of 438%
- 2 of 415%
- 3 of 46%
- All 41%This center
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- October 26, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since September 2022 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Type B —
(b) Indoor activity space for infants shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center and school-age child care center components. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed infant staff (S1) with one infant child in a buggy located the hallway of the facility near the front desk with preschool children sitting in the same area to watch a movie which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
· October 26, 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.
Oct 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 26, 2026
CCR 101438.3(b) · Type B
(b) Indoor activity space for infants shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center and school-age child care center components. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed infant staff (S1) with one infant child in a buggy located the hallway of the facility near the front desk with preschool children sitting in the same area to watch a movie which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Aug 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 24, 2026
CCR 101438.2(b) · Type B
(b) Outdoor activity space shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Through staff interviews it has been determined that the facility is commingling older infants 16-24 months from the Green room with preschoolers from the Orange, Red and Blue Room during afternoon outdoor play time in the toddler yard that is facing Latimer from 4:00PM-6:00PM everyday. Additionally, facility is not compliant with the current approved waiver of the Preschoolers sharing space with older infants 16-24 months between the time frame of 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM in the Blue Room.
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · November 7, 2025
CCR 101438.3(b) · Type B
(b) Indoor activity space for infants shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center and school-age child care center components. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above infants and preschool components commingle in the morning from 7AM-9AM which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101439.1(f) · Type B
(f) Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of four cribs had loose blankets which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101430(a)(3)(C) · Type B
(C) An infant shall not be swaddled while in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above during today's inspection LPA observed one crib with one sleep sack attached to the crib which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101416.2(g) · Type B
(g) An infant care teacher shall complete 16 hours of health and safety training if necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Staff (S1) and S2) did not complete the 16 hours of health and safety training 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 in Child (C4, C5, C6) were missing updated immunization records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Sep 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · September 6, 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. This poses a potential risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (408) 374-4442
- Address
- 1190 W Latimer Ave, Campbell, 95008
- License
- 434413745
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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
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.