Fairfax · Licensed center
Fairfax San Anselmo Children's Center
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 35 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 4 of its 6 licensing inspections since February 2022.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Dec 18, 20251 citation
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type B
“Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 1 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have criminal record clearance associated to the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Aug 20, 20241 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 licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
- Jan 8, 2024Nothing cited
Oct 11, 20232 citations
CCR 101169(d)(3)Type B
“101169 Application for License (d) The LIC 281A (12/96) and supporting documents shall together contain the following: (3) If the applicant is leasing or renting the premises of the child care center, a copy of the lease or rental agreement and the name, address and telephone number of the property owner. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observations conducted and pertinent documents received, the facility does not have a current lease agreement with the landlord. This pose a potential health and safety risk to children in care.”
CCR 101169(d)(3)
CCR101238Type B
“101238 Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observations conducted and pertinent documents received, the facility has missing ceiling panels, signs of water damage, broken windows and exposed wires. This pose a potential health and safety risk to children in care.”
CCR101238
Mar 8, 20231 citation
HSC 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
“(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.”
HSC 1597.16(a)(1)
- Feb 3, 2022Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 4 of this center's 6 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 6 times had fewer: 94% of 252 had rules cited at 3 or fewer.
How all 252 Bay Area centers inspected 6 times compare
Of the 252 Bay Area centers the state inspected 6 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None17%
- 1 of 635%
- 2 of 631%
- 3 of 612%
- 4 of 66%This center
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State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- December 18, 2025
- On file
- 6 visits since February 2022 — 2 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- Type B —
Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 1 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have criminal record clearance associated to the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
· December 18, 2025
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.
Dec 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · December 18, 2025
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) · Type B
Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 1 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have criminal record clearance associated to the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Aug 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 20, 2024
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 licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · October 11, 2023
CCR 101169(d)(3) · Type B
101169 Application for License (d) The LIC 281A (12/96) and supporting documents shall together contain the following: (3) If the applicant is leasing or renting the premises of the child care center, a copy of the lease or rental agreement and the name, address and telephone number of the property owner. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observations conducted and pertinent documents received, the facility does not have a current lease agreement with the landlord. This pose a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Deficiency Dismissed
CCR101238 · Type B
101238 Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observations conducted and pertinent documents received, the facility has missing ceiling panels, signs of water damage, broken windows and exposed wires. This pose a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Mar 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · March 8, 2023
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) · Type B
(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Mar 2022 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · March 8, 2022
ALLEGATION(S): - Staff inappropriately touched child in care INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 3/8/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), H.L., made an unannounced conclusionary complaint visit to the Fairfax San Anselmo Children's Center. The LPA was granted entry by the Director. H.T. The LPA explained the purpose of the visit to the director. All the individuals listed on the facility’s roster have been granted permission to work or be present in a childcare facility. The LPA observed four staff members supervising fifteen preschool age children. Children's capacity and ratio requirements were observed to be in compliance The above allegation was investigated by our Investigative Branch (IB). Based on information obtained from the IB investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation, staff inappropriately touched child in care, is found to be substantiated. ***The particular individual's employment with the facility was terminated in 2017 as a direct result of the allegation.*** ***See Page 2 for continuation*** Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on Investigative Branch's investigation, the allegation, staff inappropriately touched child in care. was substantiated, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (415) 454-1811
- Address
- 199 Porteous Avenue, Fairfax, 94930
- License
- 210110015
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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, 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.