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Pacifica Nursery School

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 2 of its 3 licensing inspections since May 2023.

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Licensing inspections

  • Feb 25, 2026Nothing cited
  • Sep 12, 20241 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in testing for lead water before January 1st, 2023 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        HSC 1597.16(a)(1)

  • May 26, 20236 citations
    • CCR 101174(d)Type B
      • “(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the facility's last logged drill is 2-8-22 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101174(d)

    • 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), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility has not yet tested water for lead which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        HSC 1597.16(a)(1)

    • 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 that 1 out of 1 teachers did not have a current Mandated Reporter Training on file. which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)

    • CCR 101216(f)Type B
      • “(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that no staff present had CPR and First Aid on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101216(f)

    • CCR 101216(g)(1)Type B
      • “(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 staff did not have Health Screening on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101216(g)(1)

    • CCR 101216(l)(1)(B)Type B
      • “(B) A copy of the signed LIC 9052 (11/94) shall be kept in the employee's personnel record. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 staff did not have Employee Rights on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101216(l)(1)(B)

The state cited rules at 2 of this center's 3 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 3 times had fewer: 85% of 568 had rules cited at 1 or none.

How all 568 Bay Area centers inspected 3 times compare

Of the 568 Bay Area centers the state inspected 3 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None51%
  • 1 of 334%
  • 2 of 312%This center
  • All 33%
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing

Last visit
February 25, 2026
On file
3 visits since May 2023 — 1 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.

Feb 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited
Sep 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 12, 2024

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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in testing for lead water before January 1st, 2023 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Aug 2024 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · August 13, 2024

ALLEGATION(S): Staff do not properly enroll daycare children. Staff do not properly maintain the facility's toilets. Staff do not meet the minimum qualifications. Staff are not following the terms and conditions of the license. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On September 12th, 2024, at approximatly 11:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.G. conducted an unannounced inspection in order to deliver findings on the complaint investigation for the above allegations. LPA G. met with the director, C. G.(C.), to discuss complaint allegations findings.Present during inspection included 16 children with 3 staff members (including director) and 4 parents. Facility is operating within capacity requirements and ratios at time of LPA's inspection. Based on LPAs record reviews, and interviews which were conducted on inspection date. The allegations may have happened or are valid, however there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to director, C.G.C.). Notice of Site visit was observed to be posted and shall remain posted for 30 days. No deficiencies were issued today under Title 22 Division 12 of the California Code of Regulations. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

May 2023 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · May 26, 2023

CCR 101174(d) · Type B

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the facility's last logged drill is 2-8-22 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility has not yet tested water for lead which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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 that 1 out of 1 teachers did not have a current Mandated Reporter Training on file. which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101216(f) · Type B

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that no staff present had CPR and First Aid on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101216(g)(1) · Type B

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 staff did not have Health Screening on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101216(l)(1)(B) · Type B

(B) A copy of the signed LIC 9052 (11/94) shall be kept in the employee's personnel record. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 staff did not have Employee Rights on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

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Details

Phone
(650) 355-4465
Address
548 Carmel Avenue, Pacifica, 94044
License
410509300

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All checked November 2026.

State record

The state’s licensing transparency data reports 1 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=4, 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

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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