Pacifica · Licensed center
We Play We Learn
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 60 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 4 of its 5 licensing inspections since April 2022.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Oct 8, 20261 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 that 4 staff's mandated reporter training certificates were expired, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
Sep 25, 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, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Two of the four staff files did not have a current Mandated Reporter Training certificate.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
- Jun 6, 2024Nothing cited
Apr 4, 20231 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 on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that licensee has not had water faucets tested which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1597.16(a)(1)
Apr 19, 20221 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 [(observation) (interview) (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.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
The state cited rules at 4 of this center's 5 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 5 times had fewer: 96% of 457 had rules cited at 3 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%
- 4 of 54%This center
- All 5under 1%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- October 8, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since April 2022 — 1 cited nothing · 3 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- 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 that 4 staff's mandated reporter training certificates were expired, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
· October 8, 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.
Oct 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 8, 2026
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 that 4 staff's mandated reporter training certificates were expired, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Jul 2026 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · July 21, 2026
ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not ensure that emergency exits are free of obstructions. Daycare operates in an unlicensed area. Staff left daycare children unattended. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On October 08, 2026, at 8.50AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tso conducted an unannounced visit for delivery of the complaint investigation findings and met with the Director, L.W. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection and were granted entry to the facility by the licensee. Present, 5 staff are supervising 27 children. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted with children and staff members and relevant documents were gathered. Based on the interviews, documents review and observation in multiple visits since end of April 2026, there was no sufficient evidence to prove that the allegations listed above, occurred. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted and this report was reviewed with the Director whose signature confirm has read the report. Report must be made available for public review upon request. A copy of this report and appeal rights have been discussed and left with Director. Notice of Site Visit shall remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Oct 2025 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · October 9, 2025
CCR 101212(c) · Type B
101212 Reporting Requirements (c)The licensee shall notify the Department in writing of his/her intent prior to making any structural changes. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interview with the Director, LPAs confirmed that the program occasionally uses an unlicensed area (the hallway in Wing - A) as1 indoor activity space during inclement weather, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
CCR 101238.3(a)(1) · Type B
101238.3 Indoor Activity Space (a) (1) Bathrooms, halls, offices, isolation areas, food-preparation areas, and storage places shall not be included in the calculation of indoor activity space. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interview with the Director, LPAs confirmed that the program occasionally uses the hallway in Wing - C as indoor activity space during inclement weather, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Sep 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · September 25, 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, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Two of the four staff files did not have a current Mandated Reporter Training certificate.
Apr 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · April 4, 2023
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 on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that licensee has not had water faucets tested which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Apr 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · April 19, 2022
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 [(observation) (interview) (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.
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Details
- Phone
- (650) 660-5404
- Address
- 830 Rosita Rd., Rm C17, C19, Pacifica, 94044
- License
- 414002966
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Sources and dates
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 2 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 2 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=2, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=3, 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.