Sugar and Spice

Official CCLD name: SUGAR AND SPICE

Child Care Center
Day Care Center
Alameda, CA 94501
License Status

Closed

Closed Jan 2026

Capacity

40 children

Last Visited

Mar 2026

Record

2 Type A, 2 Type B

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3 inspections · 7 complaint visits · 2 substantiated

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January 21, 2026Deficiency Follow-Up

1 citation (1 Type A, 0 Type B)

Subsequent complaint investigation found critical supervision violations. Single teacher observed walking away from napping children without visual supervision at least 10 times, including leaving children unattended while taking a child to restroom. Type A citation issued representing immediate risk to health, safety, and personal rights.

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December 9, 2025Incident Response

1 citation (0 Type A, 1 Type B)

Case management investigation found facility violated child dignity and respect requirements by changing child diaper on eating surface and in view of other children.

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December 9, 2025complaint

No citations issued

December 9, 2025complaint

No citations issued

February 20, 2025Annual Inspection

No citations issued

August 22, 2024complaint

No citations issued

April 11, 2024Annual Inspection

1 citation (1 Type A, 0 Type B)

Unannounced annual inspection identified multiple compliance issues with medication storage, visual supervision sight lines, food labeling, and outdoor safety equipment. Facility has 16 preschool children with proper ratios and current staff certifications.

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July 6, 2022Annual Inspection

No citations issued

Clean visit
Citations issued

Citation History

Total Citations: 4 (2 Type A · 2 Type B)

From inspections: 1A/0B · From complaints: 0A/2B

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

Jan 21, 2026

Type B
101215.1(f)(1)

Jan 21, 2026

FOOD SERVICE

Jan 21, 2026

PERSONAL RIGHTS

Dec 9, 2025

2 serious citations on record

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Facility Details

License Number
#013417441
Facility Type
Child Care Center
Licensed Since
January 21, 2004
Address
2238 Mariner Square Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
Regional Office
#2

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