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Sunshine Adventures Preschool

At a glance

  • Small center, licensed for 30 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 4 of its 7 licensing inspections since April 2022.

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Licensing inspections

  • Jun 10, 2026Nothing cited
  • Jul 22, 20251 citation
    • CCR 101215.1(f)Type B
      • “101215.1 Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties (f) When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. A new director was not reported to the department, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.”

        CCR 101215.1(f)

  • Apr 22, 2025Nothing cited
  • Mar 18, 20251 citation
    • 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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The staff did not have current Mandated Reporter Training certificates, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.”

        HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)

  • May 1, 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 upon record review, the facility did not test for lead, which poses / posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.”

        HSC 1597.16(a)(1)

  • Feb 21, 20237 citations
    • CCR 101174(d)(2)Type B
      • “(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there is no emergency drill documented in the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101174(d)(2)

    • 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 in one child was left alone in the yard after staff brought other children back into the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101229(a)(1)

    • HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
      • “(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 4 out of 4 staff did not have all immunizations on file which a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)

    • 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 4 staff did not have Health Screening of file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101216(g)(1)

    • CCR 101217(a)(12)Type B
      • “(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g). 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 4 staff did not have TB clearance of file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101217(a)(12)

    • CCR 101226(e)(3)(B)Type B
      • “(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 children did not have parental permission to admininster mediction on file which a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101226(e)(3)(B)

    • CCR 101229.1(a)Type B
      • “(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there were no children signed in to the facility this day which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101229.1(a)

  • Apr 19, 2022Nothing cited

The state cited rules at 4 of this center's 7 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 7 times had fewer: 86% of 145 had rules cited at 3 or fewer.

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%
  • 3 of 715%
  • 4 of 710%This center
  • 5 of 73%
  • 6 of 71%
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing

Last visit
June 10, 2026
On file
7 visits since April 2022 — 3 cited nothing · 3 complaint investigations
Most serious
Type B — 101215.1 Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties (f) When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. A new director was not reported to the department, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. · July 22, 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 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited
Jul 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · July 22, 2025

CCR 101215.1(f) · Type B

101215.1 Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties (f) When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. A new director was not reported to the department, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

State report

Jul 2025 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · July 21, 2025

ALLEGATION(S): Staff are operating over capacity INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On August 14, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Leong and Quimbo conducted an unannounced complaint visit to deliver the findings and close the complaint. LPAs met with Site Supervisor Y.Y. and Director M.C. Twenty one children (thirteen pre-k and eight toddlers) and five staff members were present at today's visit. All relevant information was collected and analyzed during the LPA investigation, and all parties involved were contacted and interviewed. Based on staff interviews, observations and record review, the allegation listed above was unsubstantiated, meaning it may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the violations did or did not occur. There were no deficiencies cited at this time. Appeal Rights were given to the director. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, M.C. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

Apr 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited
Mar 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 18, 2025

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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The staff did not have current Mandated Reporter Training certificates, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

State report

May 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 1, 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 upon record review, the facility did not test for lead, which poses / posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.

State report

Oct 2023 Complaint 1 of 2 allegations substantiated

Complaint · October 3, 2023

California decided each allegation separately.

Substantiated

  • -Staff did not ensure reporting requirements were followed

Unsubstantiated

  • - Staff did not provide adequate supervision resulting in child sustaining multiple injuries while in care

Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.

CCR 101212(d)(1) · Type B

101212(d) Reporting Requirement: Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made This requirement was not met, as evidenced by interviews and records review. It has been found that the Center failed to meet the requirement of reporting a head injury to the family and Licensing Office. The Center's failure to report the injury could pose a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101173(d) · Type B

101173 The child care center shall operate in accordance with the terms specified in the plan of operation. (d)The child care center shall operate in accordance with the terms specified in the plan of operation. This requirement was not met, as evidenced by the record review. The Center failed to adhere to the parents’ handbook, which indicated that an injury that a child sustained at the Center would warrant an immediate report to the family. Not following the Center’s plan of operation poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

State report, November 8, 2023

Feb 2023 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · February 21, 2023

CCR 101174(d)(2) · Type B

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there is no emergency drill documented in the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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 in one child was left alone in the yard after staff brought other children back into the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) · Type B

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 4 out of 4 staff did not have all immunizations on file which 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 4 staff did not have Health Screening of file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101217(a)(12) · Type B

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g). 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 4 staff did not have TB clearance of file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101226(e)(3)(B) · Type B

(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 children did not have parental permission to admininster mediction on file which a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101229.1(a) · Type B

(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there were no children signed in to the facility this day which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Apr 2022 Licensing visit nothing cited

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Details

Phone
(415) 699-5180
Address
4837 Geary Blvd,first Floor, San Francisco, 94118
License
384004025

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State record

The state’s licensing transparency data reports 3 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 2 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=1, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=2, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=2. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.

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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