San Francisco · Licensed center
Cypress School of San Francisco
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 150 children.
- Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 1 of its 4 licensing inspections since April 2023.
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Licensing inspections
- Apr 2, 2025Nothing cited
May 17, 20241 citation
CCR 101226(e)(3)(A)Type B
“(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, 4 children's Epinephrine Injections has been expired.the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101226(e)(3)(A)
- Nov 3, 2023Nothing cited
- Apr 13, 2023Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 1 of this center's 4 inspections. Bay Area centers inspected 4 times split three ways: 41% had fewer, 38% the same, and 21% more (569 centers).
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%This center
- 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
- April 2, 2025
- On file
- 4 visits since April 2023 — 3 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.
May 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 17, 2024
CCR 101226(e)(3)(A) · Type B
(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, 4 children's Epinephrine Injections has been expired.the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Feb 2024 Complaint 2 of 4 allegations substantiated
Complaint · February 29, 2024
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- 1. Staff did not prevent child in care from causing injuries to another child in care-Day Care Child was bitten on more than one occasion.
- 2. Facility Staff I.D.C. Child.
Unsubstantiated
- 1. Facility Staff fail to provide first aid to injured child and fail to notify parent regarding incident/injury.
- 2. Facility fail to adhere to school's health & safety policy.
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B
Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations. This requirement is not met evidence by: Based on interviews and record review, child was bitten by another child 4 times within 6 months. This poses a potential health and safety risks to children in care.
CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type B
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement is not met evidence by: Based on interview of staff, child was kept in the classroom with the teachers, the rest of the group, went to the Studio Room to do art project. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
ALLEGATION(S): 1. Facility Staff fail to provide first aid to injured child and fail to notify parent regarding incident/injury. 2. Facility fail to adhere to school's health & safety policy. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On May 16, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ly and Basak, arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a conclusionary complaint visit into the above allegations. LPAs met with Executive Director, D.C. Purpose of visit was explained. Present during today’s visit were 25 staff including the Executive Director caring for 115 children. Based on information obtained during the course of this investigation through interviews and record review, it is determined that allegations Facility Staff fail to provide first aid to injured child and fail to notify parent regarding incident/injury & Facility fail to adhere to school's health & safety policy. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur; therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Type B deficiencies is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with Executive Director whose signature on this form confirm receipt of the report. Notice of Site Visit was provided. Notice to remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
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Details
- Phone
- (415) 921-2328
- Address
- 387 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, 94129
- License
- 384004684
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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=2, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=2, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=2. 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
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.