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Russian Hill School

At a glance

  • Small center, licensed for 22 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 4 licensing inspections since May 2022.

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Licensing inspections

  • Jun 12, 20252 citations
    • CCR 101229(a)(1)Type B
      • “(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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by allowing children to transition between indoor and outdoor activity spaces without supervision of a teacher which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101229(a)(1)

    • CCR 101216.2(e)Type B
      • “(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having an aide supervise children in the outdoor space by themselves, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101216.2(e)

  • Jul 2, 20242 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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not conducted an emegrency drill within the last six months, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101174(d)

    • 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 by not maintaining current Mandated Reporter Training for three out of three staff files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)

  • Jul 3, 2023Nothing cited
  • May 12, 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
July 31, 2025
On file
4 visits since May 2022 — 2 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Type B — (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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by allowing children to transition between indoor and outdoor activity spaces without supervision of a teacher which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. · June 12, 2025

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.

Jun 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · June 12, 2025

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

(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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by allowing children to transition between indoor and outdoor activity spaces without supervision of a teacher which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101216.2(e) · Type B

(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having an aide supervise children in the outdoor space by themselves, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Jun 2025 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · June 3, 2025

ALLEGATION(S): -Staff handled day care children in a rough manner INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 7/31/2025, at approximately 8:45AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.T. conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit at the facility. LPA met with Office Manager, Pranita Prasadi (O1), and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit was O1, three staff members, and 11 preschool age children. The facility denied the above allegation. Based on LPAs’ site observations, record review, and interviews with relevant parties, there is no direct evidence to prove that the allegation above did or did not occur. Based on relevant information reviewed, 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 at this time. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit on 7/31/2025. Appeal rights were provided and explained to O1. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Office Manager, Pranita Prasadi. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

Jul 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · July 2, 2024

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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not conducted an emegrency drill within the last six months, 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 by not maintaining current Mandated Reporter Training for three out of three staff files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Jul 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited
May 2022 Licensing visit nothing cited

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Details

Phone
(415) 202-0525
Address
2026 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, 94115
License
384001346

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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

Small means the smallest quarter of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 8 to 30 children. Medium is 31 to 75; large is 76 to 312.

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