Oakland · Licensed center
La Plazita Preschool II
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 June 2022.
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Licensing inspections
- May 20, 2025Nothing cited
Nov 2, 20231 citation
CCR 101700.3(b)(1)Type B
“101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by the lead testing results received, indicating that two outlets in the facility had results in exceedance of the 5 ppb Action Level. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.”
CCR 101700.3(b)(1)
May 24, 20231 citation
CCR 101700.3(b)(1)Type B
“101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by the lead testing results received, indicating that two outlets in the facility had results in exceedance of the 5 ppb Action Level. This poses a potential risk to the children in care.”
CCR 101700.3(b)(1)
- Jun 20, 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%
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State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- May 20, 2025
- On file
- 4 visits since June 2022 — 2 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.
Nov 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · November 2, 2023
CCR 101700.3(b)(1) · Type B
101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by the lead testing results received, indicating that two outlets in the facility had results in exceedance of the 5 ppb Action Level. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Jun 2023 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · June 12, 2023
ALLEGATION(S): Staff yells at day care children. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.A. conducted an unannounced visit to investigate the above allegation. LPA first met with administrative assistant D.J. Director E.L. arrived during the visit. During the investigation LPA conducted interviews. Based on interviews conducted staff member/members speak loudly, however LPA is unable to determine if staff have yelled at children in care. 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, therefore the allegation is deemed unsubstantiated. Notice of Site Visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days. Exit interview and report reviewed with D.J. E.L. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
May 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 24, 2023
CCR 101700.3(b)(1) · Type B
101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by the lead testing results received, indicating that two outlets in the facility had results in exceedance of the 5 ppb Action Level. This poses a potential risk to the children in care.
Deficiency Dismissed
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Details
- Phone
- (510) 566-5007
- Address
- 3625 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, 94619
- License
- 013422016
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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 1 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=0, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=1, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=0. 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 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.