San Carlos · Licensed center

Sora Intnl Preschool of San Carlos

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since May 2022.

Of the 92 Bay Area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 2% had rules cited at all 3, as this center did. 54% had none cited.

Licensing inspections

Dec 15, 20251 citation
  • “Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. 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 as there was an adult (A1) present who does not have fingerprint clearance which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

    HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)

Oct 24, 20232 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

    HSC 1597.16(a)(1)

  • “Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision (f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. 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.”

    HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)

May 5, 20221 citation
  • “(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 (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff files did not have proof of Measles vaccine which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

    HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)

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State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing

Last visit
December 15, 2025
On file
3 visits since May 2022 — all of them cited findings · 3 complaint investigations
Most serious
Type A — Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. 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 as there was an adult (A1) present who does not have fingerprint clearance which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. · December 15, 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.

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · December 15, 2025

HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) · Type A

Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. 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 as there was an adult (A1) present who does not have fingerprint clearance which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 24, 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 which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) · Type B

Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision (f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. 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.

State report

May 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 5, 2022

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 (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff files did not have proof of Measles vaccine which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Jan 2022 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · January 10, 2022

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Facility is not enforcing mask use at the facility. Facility is not providing sufficient details to parents regarding positive COVID-19 cases. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A.M. conducted this conclusionay complaint visit. Purpose of visit explained. There are 20 children and 3 staff present during visit. Initiial complaint investigation conducted on 1/14/2021. Based on information obtained and observed, children wear masks at facility. The only times children do not wear masks is during nap time, eating during meal time, and playing outside. All staff wear masks while at facility. Director states she communicates with the families regarding any COVID-19 cases as discovered. More specific information is not provided such as personal details that are confidential, i.e. name of individual and additional identifying information. Facility does contact the local health department as incidents arise and follow their guidance regarding specific guidance related to the circumstances of the COVID case. Families are notified of information that is allowed to be shared in accordance with local health department guidance. Although the 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. This report is reviewed with facility representative and delivered via email and a copy of this report must be made available for public review upon request. Notice of Site visit posted and shall remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

Aug 2021 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · August 25, 2021

Unsubstantiated · No longer on the state’s site as of October 1, 2026

ALLEGATION(S): Staff are not following Covid-19 mandates. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On September 22, 2021 at 9:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.Q. conducted an unannounced, complaint investigation to Sora Intnl Preschool of San Carlos. LPA met with director, M.G. The purpose of the visit was explained to director. Present at time of visit were 4 staff members (including director) and 19 preschool children. During the investigation, LPA conducted classroom observations, interviews, and reviewed records and documents. Upon initial complaint visit on 08/25/2021, LPA observed all staff to be wearing masks, some children in care to be wearing masks and some children not to be wearing masks. Documents provided to LPA outline facility's health and COVID-19 guidelines implemented. As part of this complaint investigation, interviews were conducted with the director and random selection of enrolled children’s parents. Director stated children are encouraged by staff to wear masks but do not force children to wear masks. (Continue on 9099C) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

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How they teach

Montessori–inspired, Reggio Emilia–inspired and bilingual

“We employ English speaking teachers and Japanese speaking teachers to interact with the students in the same classroom.”

What it costs

Application fee
$150

A day here

Schedule
Full Day (5:30) / School Day (3:30)

Details

(650) 593-7672

Website
sorapreschool.com
Address
356 El Camino Real
License
414003061, active
Ages they serve
2-5 years

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All checked July 2026.

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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=2, 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.

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Details

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.