Palo Alto · Licensed center

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at 3 of its 7 licensing inspections since September 2022.

Fewer than 20 Bay Area centers have had 7 licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.

Licensing inspections

Aug 19, 20261 citation
  • “Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision 101229(a)(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as two (2) children was left unsupervised at the facility in separate incidents, which posed an immediate threat to the health and safety of the child in care.”

    CCR 101229(a)(1)

Jul 22, 20261 citation
  • “All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as four (4) staff present during the inspection did not have fingerprint clearances associated with the facility, which poses an immediate health, safety, and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

    CCR 101170(e)(2)

Dec 22, 2025No rules cited
Oct 30, 2025No rules cited
Nov 18, 20241 citation
  • “101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one (1) child was left unsupervised, which poses an immediate/potential health, safety, and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

    CCR 101229(a)(1)

Aug 31, 2023No rules cited
Sep 12, 2022No rules cited
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State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing

Last visit
August 19, 2026
On file
7 visits since September 2022 — 4 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
Most serious
Type A — Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision 101229(a)(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as two (2) children was left unsupervised at the facility in separate incidents, which posed an immediate threat to the health and safety of the child in care. · August 19, 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.

Aug 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 19, 2026

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision 101229(a)(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as two (2) children was left unsupervised at the facility in separate incidents, which posed an immediate threat to the health and safety of the child in care.

State report

Jul 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · July 22, 2026

CCR 101170(e)(2) · Type A

All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as four (4) staff present during the inspection did not have fingerprint clearances associated with the facility, which poses an immediate health, safety, and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Jun 2026 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · June 19, 2026

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Five (5) allegations: 1. Staff utilized hazardous cleaning materials that can harm daycare children 2. Staff do not prevent infants from eating inappropriate materials 3. Staff do not tend to infants hygiene in a timely manner 4. Staff do not ensure that children are provided with a sufficient quantity of food 5. Staff do not ensure the children are treated with dignity and respect INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 07/22/2026 at 10:10am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.J.Z. conducted an UNANNOUNCED COMPLAINT SITE INSPECTION. LPA met with Director J.K. LPA advised director the purpose of today’s inspection is to deliver the findings of the investigation regarding the above allegations. Present during the inspection were 9 staff and 39 children. Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA obtained copies of the facility roster and personnel report. LPA and director toured the facility inside and outside for a health and safety inspection to make observations. LPA also conducted interviews with Director, teachers, and parents. Although the above allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted, report was reviewed, and Appeal Rights were provided to Director J.K. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: 0

State report

Dec 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited
Oct 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited
Nov 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · November 18, 2024

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one (1) child was left unsupervised, which poses an immediate/potential health, safety, and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Aug 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited
Sep 2022 Licensing visit nothing cited

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Details

(650) 618-3342

Website
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Address
3864 Middlefield Rd
License
434407984

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All checked July 2026.

State record

The state’s licensing transparency data reports 1 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 1 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=0, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=5, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=0. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.

From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

Details

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.