Walnut Creek · Licensed center
Primrose School of Walnut Creek East
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 211 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 2 of its 3 licensing inspections since February 2025.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Apr 7, 20262 citations
CCR 101220.1(g)(1)Type B
“(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's immunization record when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Four (4) of the children's files reviews showed out of date immunization records. Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101220.1(g)(1)
CCR 101419.3(a)Type B
“(a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Twenty-nine (29) Infant Needs & Services Plans reviewed have not been updated quarterly. Based onrecord review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101419.3(a)
Aug 6, 20251 citation
CCR 101170(e)(1)Type B
“101170(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working...in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: One staff member was present providing care and supervision without haveing a criminal record clearance. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to the children in care.”
CCR 101170(e)(1)
- Feb 20, 2025Nothing cited
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
- May 6, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since February 2025 — 1 cited nothing · 6 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type B —
101238(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 was not met as evidenced by: both staff bathrooms were not in good repair, which posed a potential risk to the health and safety of the employees present.
· May 6, 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.
Apr 2026 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · April 28, 2026
CCR 101238(a) · Type B
101238(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 was not met as evidenced by: both staff bathrooms were not in good repair, which posed a potential risk to the health and safety of the employees present.
Apr 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · April 7, 2026
CCR 101220.1(g)(1) · Type B
(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's immunization record when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Four (4) of the children's files reviews showed out of date immunization records. Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101419.3(a) · Type B
(a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Twenty-nine (29) Infant Needs & Services Plans reviewed have not been updated quarterly. Based onrecord review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Mar 2026 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · March 9, 2026
ALLEGATION(S): Supervision - Staff left infant unattended while on a changing table INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 5/6/2026 at 9:20am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.P. met with director V.A. for a complaint visit for the allegations listed above. Present during LPAs visit were one hundred twenty-six (126) children (55 infants and 71 preschool age children), and thirty-two (32) additional staff. The facility holds a single license with an infant and preschool component. Thirteen (13) classrooms were toured. One (1) additional classroom was not in use. The facility operates from 7:00am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday. Through the investigation documents were collected and observations and interviews were conducted. It was alleged that staff left an infant unattended on a changing table. Interviews and observations conducted did not produce enough evidence to prove the allegation to be true. Due to the conflicting information gathered LPA determined 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 UNSUBSTANTIATED. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Sep 2025 Complaint 1 of 2 allegations substantiated
Complaint · September 19, 2025
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- Personal Rights
Unsubstantiated
- Food Service
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B
101223(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... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Two children in care reported that a staff member had pinched them on seperate occassions which is a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of the children in care.
Sep 2025 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · September 16, 2025
CCR 101216.2(e) · Type B
101216.2(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: A teachers aide was left alone by their co-teacher with children on multiple occassions which poses a potential risk to the health and saftey of the children in care.
Aug 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 6, 2025
CCR 101170(e)(1) · Type B
101170(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working...in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: One staff member was present providing care and supervision without haveing a criminal record clearance. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to the children in care.
Jul 2025 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · July 29, 2025
HSC 1596.8662(4)(b)(1) · Type B
(b) (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who...is a...employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training...and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial...training. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: through record review it was found that 5 staff members do not have a valid mandated reporter training. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety & personal rights of the children in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (925) 214-3877
- Address
- 2291 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, 94598
- License
- 073409620
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 11 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 5 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=4, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=2, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=4. 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
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.