South San Francisco · Licensed center
Cssf Rec Dept-Siebecker Center
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 55 children.
- Run by a city government, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 2 of its 5 licensing inspections since December 2022.
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Licensing inspections
Jun 16, 20261 citation
CCR 101239(e)(1)Type B
“101239(e)Faucets used by children for personal care shall deliver hot water. (1)Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate temperature of hot water delivered to plumbing fixtures used by children to attain a hot water temperature of not less than 105 degrees F (40.5 degrees C) and not more than 120 degrees F (48.8 degrees C). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, as LPA was able to confirm that multiple sinks that children were using for handwashing had hot water to the touch. Although supervision was being conducted with children washing hands, staff should also be able report when seeing something that could possibly pose a danger to a child in care.”
CCR 101239(e)(1)
- Jan 7, 2026Nothing cited
- Dec 8, 2023Nothing cited
Dec 4, 20231 citation
101700.3(b)(2)Type B
“Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based upon record review, the facility had one fixture (B) that tested above the Action Level of 5ppb. This posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
101700.3(b)(2)
- Dec 16, 2022Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 2 of this center's 5 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 5 times had fewer: 64% of 457 had rules cited at 1 or none.
How all 457 Bay Area centers inspected 5 times compare
Of the 457 Bay Area centers the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None29%
- 1 of 535%
- 2 of 523%This center
- 3 of 59%
- 4 of 54%
- All 5under 1%
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State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- June 16, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since December 2022 — 3 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- Type B —
101212(d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review the facility did not comply with the reporting requirements as facility did not report an incident that the facility became aware of to the Community care licensing department.
· June 16, 2026
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Jun 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · June 16, 2026
CCR 101239(e)(1) · Type B
101239(e)Faucets used by children for personal care shall deliver hot water. (1)Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate temperature of hot water delivered to plumbing fixtures used by children to attain a hot water temperature of not less than 105 degrees F (40.5 degrees C) and not more than 120 degrees F (48.8 degrees C). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, as LPA was able to confirm that multiple sinks that children were using for handwashing had hot water to the touch. Although supervision was being conducted with children washing hands, staff should also be able report when seeing something that could possibly pose a danger to a child in care.
Apr 2026 Complaint 1 of 2 allegations substantiated
Complaint · April 23, 2026
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- Facility did not report unusual incident to department.
Unsubstantiated
- Child sustained injuries while in care.
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 101212(d) · Type B
101212(d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review the facility did not comply with the reporting requirements as facility did not report an incident that the facility became aware of to the Community care licensing department.
ALLEGATION(S): Child sustained injuries while in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On June 16, 2026 at approximately at 9:00AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) A. conducted an unannounced, subsequent site visit to the facility to deliver investigation findings in response to the above allegation that was made to the Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) on April 23, 2026. LPA A. met with Site Supervisor, A. Capaz(D1), R. Community Supervisor, K. Morrison(S1) and Supervisor, D.G. for Preschool & Early Learning(S2) LPA discussed the purpose of the visit. All staff present have Criminal Record Clearance. During today’s visit, LPA conducted a health and safety inspection indoors and outdoors along with the Facility Representatives (D1), (S1), and (S2). Present during the inspection was (D1) and six staff members supervising thirty-six children Preschool age. Facility is a large classroom that splits into three groups (Jellyfish Moon), (Blue Jays), and (Superhero’s). Continued on Page 2... Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Dec 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · December 4, 2023
101700.3(b)(2) · Type B
Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based upon record review, the facility had one fixture (B) that tested above the Action Level of 5ppb. This posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (650) 875-6979
- Address
- 510 Elm Court, South San Francisco, 94080
- License
- 410509769
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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, Who runs it 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.