Redwood City · Licensed center
Rainbow Preschool & Day Care
- Small center, licensed for 22 children.
- Run by the person who holds the license.
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What the state has found
The state cited rules at 4 of its 5 licensing inspections since March 2023.
Of the 98 Bay Area centers with 5 licensing inspections, 5% had rules cited at 4 of them, as this center did. 20% had none cited.
Licensing inspections
May 13, 20252 citations
“(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 in Director's has not renewed Mandated reporter training which expired 03/2025, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
“(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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 staff have not completed CPR/First aid training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101216(f)
Sep 6, 20242 citations
“101218.1 Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights (e) At the time of acceptance of each child into care and for all children in care on August 7, 2002, the licensee shall give each parent or authorized representative a copy of the Notification of Parents' Rights (LIC 995 [8/02]) and the LIC 995E, Caregiver Background Check Process form. (1) The licensee shall request the child’s parent or authorized representative to sign and date the acknowledgement-of-receipt statement at the bottom of the LIC 995 (8/02). The bottom portion of this form must be kept in the child's file as proof that the parent or authorized representative has been notified of his or her rights by the child care center and received a copy of the LIC 995E, Caregiver Background Check Process form. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 4 children's files did not have a signed copy of LIC995 Parents Rights, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101218.1(e)(1)
“Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (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 in licensee and staff have not completed mandated reporter training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC1596.8662(b)(1)
Jun 20, 20244 citations
“101223(a)(3)Personal Rights (a) (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPAs overheard Director using a loud firm voice and scolding a child in care. LPAs interviewed Director regarding incident. This posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.”
CCR 101223(a)(3)
“101221 Child's Records (a) A separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. This posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.”
CCR10122(a)
“1596.841 Current roster of children provided care in facility required Each child day care facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Facility did not have a facility roster available for review. This posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.”
HSC 1596.841
“101238 Buildings and Grounds (a) 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. (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: This posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care. Based on tour of facility, LPAs observed ants on the kitchen counter of the facility. This posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.”
CCR101238
Feb 28, 20242 citations
“(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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.”
HSC 1597.16(a)(1)
“(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 licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 staff did not have CPR/FA certificates on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101216(f)
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State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- May 13, 2025
- On file
- 5 visits since March 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 2 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 in Director's has not renewed Mandated reporter training which expired 03/2025, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
· May 13, 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.
May 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · May 13, 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 in Director's has not renewed Mandated reporter training which expired 03/2025, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 staff have not completed CPR/First aid training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Sep 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · September 6, 2024
CCR 101218.1(e)(1) · Type B
101218.1 Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights (e) At the time of acceptance of each child into care and for all children in care on August 7, 2002, the licensee shall give each parent or authorized representative a copy of the Notification of Parents' Rights (LIC 995 [8/02]) and the LIC 995E, Caregiver Background Check Process form. (1) The licensee shall request the child’s parent or authorized representative to sign and date the acknowledgement-of-receipt statement at the bottom of the LIC 995 (8/02). The bottom portion of this form must be kept in the child's file as proof that the parent or authorized representative has been notified of his or her rights by the child care center and received a copy of the LIC 995E, Caregiver Background Check Process form. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 4 children's files did not have a signed copy of LIC995 Parents Rights, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
HSC1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (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 in licensee and staff have not completed mandated reporter training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Sep 2024 Complaint 3 of 5 allegations substantiated
Complaint · September 3, 2024
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- Staff do not have adequate record keeping
- Staff do not properly maintain the facility bathrooms
- Unqualified staff are providing care and supervision
Unsubstantiated
- Staff do not provide adequate care and supervision of the daycare children
- Staff yell at the daycare children
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
Unsubstantiated
ALLEGATION(S): Staff do not provide adequate care and supervision of the daycare children Staff yell at the daycare children INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On November 22, 2024 @ approx. 12:15pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.O., conducted an unannounced visit to close the complaint investigation into the above allegations and met with Director R.B.A. Present during today’s visit was Director, 1 staff and 7 children. During the Investigation, LPA conducted file reviews, interviewed staff, parents, and conduct three unannounced visits. During the course of the investigation, LPA was unable to determined staff do not provide adequate care and supervision of the daycare children and staff yell at the daycare children. Based on investigation and information gathered, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. Although the above allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegations did or did not occur, therefore, the above allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. This report and exit interview were conducted with Director, R.B.A. Notice of Site Visit shall remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. This report is public and can be reviewed. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Substantiated · CCR 101217(a) · Type B
101217 Personnel Records (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 This requirement is not met by: Based on interviews and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as staff do not have adequate record keeping, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Substantiated · CCR 101216.1(b)(1) · Type B
101216.1 Teacher Qualifications and Duties(b)Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below: (1) A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units of the education requirement specified in (c)(1) below, or shall have obtained a Child Development Assistance Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher C. This requirement is not met by: Based on interviews and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as unqualified staff are providing care and supervisiong, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Substantiated · CCR 101239(e)(4) · Type B
101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (e)(4) All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Additional equipment, aids and/or conveniences shall be provided as needed in centers that serve children with physical disabilities This requirement is not met by: Based on observations, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as staff do not properly maintain the facility bathrooms, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Jun 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · June 20, 2024
CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B
101223(a)(3)Personal Rights (a) (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPAs overheard Director using a loud firm voice and scolding a child in care. LPAs interviewed Director regarding incident. This posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.
CCR10122(a) · Type B
101221 Child's Records (a) A separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. This posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.
HSC 1596.841 · Type B
1596.841 Current roster of children provided care in facility required Each child day care facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Facility did not have a facility roster available for review. This posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.
CCR101238 · Type B
101238 Buildings and Grounds (a) 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. (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: This posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care. Based on tour of facility, LPAs observed ants on the kitchen counter of the facility. This posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.
Feb 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · February 28, 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 on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
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 licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 staff did not have CPR/FA certificates on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Details
- Address
- 2223 Vera Avenue
- License
- 410505727, active
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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=3, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=2, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=3. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked October 11, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 ccld.dss.ca.gov
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 ccld.dss.ca.gov
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.