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Highlands Pre-school
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 20 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (510) 547-4242
- Address
- 400 Highland Avenue
- Licensed since
Alameda County context
1,746*CCLD
Total facilities
2.5*CCLD
Avg citations
5.6*CCLD
Avg visits
1.2*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
1 citation on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on observation,and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a copy of the water lead test report was not posted at facility or made available for review today which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
2 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-01-07.
2 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Piedmont
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Highlands Pre-school licensed in California?
Yes, Highlands Pre-school is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1974.
How many citations does Highlands Pre-school have?
Highlands Pre-school has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 2 visits (2 inspections).
When was Highlands Pre-school last inspected?
Highlands Pre-school was last inspected on January 7, 2026 (about 4 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Highlands Pre-school?
Highlands Pre-school is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 20 children. It is located in Piedmont, Alameda County, California.
How does Highlands Pre-school compare to other daycares in Alameda County?
Highlands Pre-school has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.5 citations per facility. There are 1,746 licensed childcare facilities in Alameda County.
Does Highlands Pre-school have any serious violations?
Highlands Pre-school has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Highlands Pre-school serve?
Highlands Pre-school serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 20 children.
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