Pinole · Licensed center
Tulip Child Care LLC/Pinole Montessori
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 64 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 3 of its 6 licensing inspections since December 2021.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Apr 8, 20261 citation
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 Director did not comply with the section cited above in, Director's CPR expired on 02/10/26, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101216(f)
- Jan 29, 2025Nothing cited
Jan 10, 20241 citation
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 [(observation)(record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101216(f)
Jun 28, 20221 citation
HSC 1596.8662(4)(b)(1)Type B
“1596.8662(4)On or before March 30, 2018, ...employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training...and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years ...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: 4 staff members missing proof of completion. This poses a potienal health and safety risk to the children in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(4)(b)(1)
- Apr 27, 2022Nothing cited
- Dec 13, 2021Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 3 of this center's 6 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 6 times had fewer: 82% of 252 had rules cited at 2 or fewer.
How all 252 Bay Area centers inspected 6 times compare
Of the 252 Bay Area centers the state inspected 6 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None17%
- 1 of 635%
- 2 of 631%
- 3 of 612%This center
- 4 of 66%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- April 8, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since December 2021 — 3 cited nothing · 4 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. 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 was not met as evidenced by: A child climbed onto another child's cot during naptime that was advised by another child. During absence of visual supervision which is an immediate risk to the health and safety and personal rights of children in care.
· December 5, 2023
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 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · April 8, 2026
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 Director did not comply with the section cited above in, Director's CPR expired on 02/10/26, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 10, 2024
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 [(observation)(record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Sep 2023 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · September 12, 2023
CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. 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 was not met as evidenced by: A child climbed onto another child's cot during naptime that was advised by another child. During absence of visual supervision which is an immediate risk to the health and safety and personal rights of children in care.
CCR 101212(a)(d)(1)(c) · Type B
101212 Reporting Requirements (a) Each licensee or applicant shall furnish to the Department reports as required by the Department including, but not limited to, the following: (d) 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 to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1) Events reported shall include the following:(C)Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: the incident was not reported to licensing within 24 hour timeframe. which is an potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Jun 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · June 28, 2022
HSC 1596.8662(4)(b)(1) · Type B
1596.8662(4)On or before March 30, 2018, ...employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training...and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years ...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: 4 staff members missing proof of completion. This poses a potienal health and safety risk to the children in care.
May 2022 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · May 4, 2022
ALLEGATION(S): Facility is operating out of ratio INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 07/06/2022 at 9:40 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) C.W. and M.P. conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Tulip Child Care LLC/Pinole Montessori. LPAs met with Acting Director/Teacher A.L. and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. During today's inspection, there were 22 children in care and 38 children enrolled. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. During the course of the investigation completed a physical plant inspection, reviewed facility records and conducted interviews. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means 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. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview conducted with Acting Director/Teacher A.L. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Apr 2022 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · April 15, 2022
CCR 101216.3(a) · Type A
Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement was not met as evidenced by document review and licensee interview. A toddler teacher was left alone with 8 toddlers on more than one occasion. A preschool teacher was left alone with 13-14 children on more than one occasion. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (510) 222-9688
- Address
- 2612 Appian Way, Pinole, 94564
- License
- 073408296
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 5 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 3 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=3, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=1, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=2, Type B citations=1. 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, Who runs it 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.