San Francisco · Licensed center
La Scuola International School
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 100 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 2 of its 7 licensing inspections since September 2022.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Oct 20, 2026Nothing cited
Mar 17, 20261 citation
CCR 101223(a)(3)Type B
“101223 Personal Rights (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, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This evidence is not met: Based on interview and report received, a staff member inappropriately disciplined a child.”
CCR 101223(a)(3)
- Oct 20, 2025Nothing cited
- Dec 16, 2024Nothing cited
- Jan 24, 2024Nothing cited
Oct 31, 20231 citation
101700.3Type B
“101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b)(1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on results received from the certified water samplers, the facility exceeded 5.4 ppb of lead in their water source. This pose a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
101700.3
- Sep 15, 2022Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 2 of this center's 7 inspections. Bay Area centers inspected 7 times split three ways: 45% had fewer, 26% the same, and 29% more (145 centers).
How all 145 Bay Area centers inspected 7 times compare
Of the 145 Bay Area centers the state inspected 7 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None19%
- 1 of 726%
- 2 of 726%This center
- 3 of 715%
- 4 of 710%
- 5 of 73%
- 6 of 71%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- October 20, 2026
- On file
- 7 visits since September 2022 — 5 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- Type B —
101223 Personal Rights (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, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This evidence is not met: Based on interview and report received, a staff member inappropriately disciplined a child.
· March 17, 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 1 finding
Licensing visit · March 17, 2026
CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B
101223 Personal Rights (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, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This evidence is not met: Based on interview and report received, a staff member inappropriately disciplined a child.
Dec 2025 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · December 5, 2025
ALLEGATION(S): Staff pinched/twisted child's arm INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On February 11, 2026, at 8.30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tso conducted an unannounced visit for delivery of the complaint investigation findings and met with the Assistant Director, M.S. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection and were granted entry to the facility by the staff of the facility. Present, is 46 children supervised by 9 staff. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted with children and staff members and relevant documents/information were gathered. Based on the interviews, observation and documents/information review, there was no sufficient evidence to prove that the allegation listed above, occurred. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted and this report was reviewed with the Assistant Director whose signature confirm have read the report. Report must be made available for public review upon request. A copy of this report and appeal rights have been discussed and left with the Assistant Director. Notice of Site Visit shall remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 31, 2023
101700.3 · Type B
101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b)(1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on results received from the certified water samplers, the facility exceeded 5.4 ppb of lead in their water source. This pose a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (415) 558-9006
- Address
- 728 - 20th Street, San Francisco, 94107
- License
- 384002073
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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
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.