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Walnut Creek · Licensed center

Kid Time, Inc

At a glance

  • Medium center, licensed for 45 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 2 of its 4 licensing inspections since August 2022.

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Licensing inspections

  • Mar 24, 20262 citations
    • CCR 101229(a)(1)Type A
      • “(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: C1 walked out of the play area and was left without direct supervision, which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.”

        CCR 101229(a)(1)

    • CCR 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
      • “(d) ...during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1)...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…(1) Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: facility failed to report incident to Departement which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.”

        CCR 101212(d)(1)(C)

  • Apr 30, 2025Nothing cited
  • Sep 7, 20231 citation
    • CCR 101212(d)(1)Type B
      • “101212 Reporting Requirements (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. Per investigation, facility failed to report rodent infestation to Licensing Department. This poses a potential risk to health/safety of children in care.”

        CCR 101212(d)(1)

  • Aug 3, 2022Nothing cited

The state cited rules at 2 of this center's 4 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 4 times had fewer: 79% of 569 had rules cited at 1 or none.

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%This center
  • 3 of 46%
  • All 41%
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing

Last visit
March 24, 2026
On file
4 visits since August 2022 — 2 cited nothing · 3 complaint investigations
Most serious
Type A — (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: C1 walked out of the play area and was left without direct supervision, which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care. · March 24, 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.

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 24, 2026

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: C1 walked out of the play area and was left without direct supervision, which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.

CCR 101212(d)(1)(C) · Type B

(d) ...during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1)...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…(1) Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: facility failed to report incident to Departement which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.

State report

Apr 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited
Sep 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 7, 2023

CCR 101212(d)(1) · Type B

101212 Reporting Requirements (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. Per investigation, facility failed to report rodent infestation to Licensing Department. This poses a potential risk to health/safety of children in care.

State report

Aug 2023 Complaint 1 of 4 allegations substantiated

Complaint · August 2, 2023

California decided each allegation separately.

Substantiated

  • Building & Grounds - Rat infestation in facility

Unsubstantiated

  • Children are exposed to excessive outdoor heat
  • Isolation for Illness - Children neglected when sick
  • Lack of supervision outdoors resulting in inappropriate activity between children

Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.

ALLEGATION(S): Children are exposed to excessive outdoor heat INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 9/7/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.M. conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at KId Time Inc. and met with Director, S.F. Complainant alleges that children are exposed to excessive outdoor heat. During course of investigation LPA conducted facility inspection, observations, record review, interviews and obtained documents. Staff and children interviews reveal facility is a play-based school, children spend a lot of time outside. Class daily schedules show children are outside up to 3-4 times every day. Director states they continually gauge hot weather, open shaded breezeway or come inside when it reaches 85-90 degrees outside. Staff and children stated when it very hot, they play in the shaded breezeway, do water activities, drink water, or come inside in Pizza Pup and Ruff Dog rooms. Information did not determine there was or wasn't an incident when children remained outside exposed to extreme hot weather. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview conducted with Director, S.F. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Isolation for Illness - Children neglected when sick INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 9/7/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.M. conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at KId Time Inc. and met with Director, S.F. Complainant alleges that children are neglected when sick. During course of investigation LPA conducted facility inspection, observations, record review, interviews and obtained documents. Staff and children interviews determined that when children fall sick while in care, they are brought inside the office area for isolation while waiting for pick up. It could not be determined if there were any incident involving sick child/children waiting in the outdoor yard. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview conducted with Director, S.F. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101238(a)(1) · 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.(1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: In July 2023 there were few rat sightings in the sandbox and storage shed. These areas were closed off and children continued to play in rest of the outdoor yard and breezeway. This posed a potential risk to health & safety of children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Lack of supervision outdoors resulting in inappropriate activity between children INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 9/7/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.M. conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at KId Time Inc. and met with Director, S.F. Complainant alleges that lack of supervision outdoors resulted in inappropriate activity between children. During course of investigation LPA conducted facility inspection, observations, record review, interviews and obtained documents. It could not be determined any incident took place involving inappropriate behavior among children as a result of lack of supervision. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview conducted with Director, S.F. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report, September 7, 2023

State report, September 7, 2023

State report, September 7, 2023

State report, September 7, 2023

Jan 2023 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · January 24, 2023

ALLEGATION(S): Facility has open alcohol bottles inside areas used by children INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 3/13/23 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) M.M. and M.S. conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation and met with Director S.F. It was determined that facility hosted Parent Social Event during Christmas holidays after hours where parents brought in food and alcohol bottles. Interviews determined staff observed wine bottles left behind in the front room used as staff break room, storage racks for snack/supplies and Pre-K children activities. It could not be determined whether alcohol bottles were present, open or accessible to children during their activity time. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview conducted with Director S.F. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

Aug 2022 Licensing visit nothing cited

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Details

Phone
(925) 287-6713
Address
2491 San Miguel Dr., Walnut Creek, 94596
License
073408291

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All checked November 2026.

State record

The state’s licensing transparency data reports 10 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 5 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=1, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=4, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=1. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.

From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.

Details

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.

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