Dublin · Licensed center
Tots University Preschool
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 34 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 3 of its 5 licensing inspections since August 2022.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Oct 3, 2024Nothing cited
Jan 30, 20241 citation
CCR 101216.3(a)Type B
“101216.3: Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visiually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that S1 was supervising 13 children in the playground, and S2 was left alone on multiple occasions with 17 children in care, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.”
CCR 101216.3(a)
Jan 24, 20242 citations
CCR 101216(c)Type A
“101216(c) Personnel requirements: The licensee may utilize volunteers provided that such volunteers are supervised and are not included in the center's staffing plan. This requirement is not met, as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon arrival, LPA observed that a volunteer ( S2) was supervising nine preschoolers alone, which is an immediate risk to the children in care.”
CCR 101216(c)
CCR 102416(c)Type B
“(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The opening teacher (S1) did not have current CPR, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 102416(c)
Aug 31, 20233 citations
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 [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Volunteer staff does not have proof of MMR and pertussis which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)
CCR 101229.1(d)Type B
“(d) The sign-in and sign-out sheets with the signatures required by this section and by Section 101226.1 shall be kept for one month and shall be available at the center for review by the Department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the inspection, LPA observed that out of 26 children only 20 children were signed in, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101229.1(d)
CCR 101227(a)(19)Type B
“(19) All food shall be protected against contamination. Contaminated food shall be discarded immediately. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the inspection, LPA observed an expired bread loaves in the refrigerator which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101227(a)(19)
- Aug 30, 2022Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 3 of this center's 5 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 5 times had fewer: 88% of 457 had rules cited at 2 or fewer.
How all 457 Bay Area centers inspected 5 times compare
Of the 457 Bay Area centers the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None29%
- 1 of 535%
- 2 of 523%
- 3 of 59%This center
- 4 of 54%
- All 5under 1%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- October 3, 2024
- On file
- 5 visits since August 2022 — 2 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
101216(c) Personnel requirements: The licensee may utilize volunteers provided that such volunteers are supervised and are not included in the center's staffing plan. This requirement is not met, as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon arrival, LPA observed that a volunteer ( S2) was supervising nine preschoolers alone, which is an immediate risk to the children in care.
· January 24, 2024
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.
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 30, 2024
CCR 101216.3(a) · Type B
101216.3: Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visiually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that S1 was supervising 13 children in the playground, and S2 was left alone on multiple occasions with 17 children in care, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Request Denied
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · January 24, 2024
CCR 101216(c) · Type A
101216(c) Personnel requirements: The licensee may utilize volunteers provided that such volunteers are supervised and are not included in the center's staffing plan. This requirement is not met, as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon arrival, LPA observed that a volunteer ( S2) was supervising nine preschoolers alone, which is an immediate risk to the children in care.
Request Denied
CCR 102416(c) · Type B
(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The opening teacher (S1) did not have current CPR, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Jan 2024 Complaint 2 of 3 allegations substantiated
Complaint · January 22, 2024
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- -The facility is not kept clean and sanitary at all times.
- -The licensee does not keep the facility free of rodents.
Unsubstantiated
- -The licensee allows sick children to attend day care.
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 101238(a) · Type B
101238(a)Buildings and Grounds 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The carpets and rugs in the facility are soiled and stained with dirt and need thorough shampooing or replacement/removal. It poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.
Request Denied
CCR 101238(1) · Type B
101238(1)Buildings and Grounds (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews,the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility is aware of the rodent issue and has signed up for the measures with pest control services which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.
Request Denied
Aug 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · August 31, 2023
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 [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Volunteer staff does not have proof of MMR and pertussis which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101229.1(d) · Type B
(d) The sign-in and sign-out sheets with the signatures required by this section and by Section 101226.1 shall be kept for one month and shall be available at the center for review by the Department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the inspection, LPA observed that out of 26 children only 20 children were signed in, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101227(a)(19) · Type B
(19) All food shall be protected against contamination. Contaminated food shall be discarded immediately. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the inspection, LPA observed an expired bread loaves in the refrigerator which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (225) 368-6002
- Address
- 7890 Oxbow Lane, Dublin, 94568
- License
- 015700574
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Sources and dates
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 3 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 1 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=2, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=1, 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
- Phone, Address, License ccld.dss.ca.gov
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.