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Miss Helens Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 22 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (510) 727-0790
- Address
- 20121 Santa Maria
- 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
5 citations 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.
2023
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on interview & record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the licensee did not have lead testing performed for the facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101174(d)(2)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Last recorded emergency drill performed was on 03/05/2020. Director states that drills are performed but not recorded.
- 101216(f)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Director's CPR/First-Aid Certification expired on 07/12/2016.
- 101226(e)(3)(B)Type B
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. One child has a prescribed Epi-Pen at the facility but does not have a signed Parent Consent for Medicaiton Administration (LIC 9221) form.
- 101238(g)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. A container of Clorox wipes was left unattended and within reach of children in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-06-11.
3 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Castro Valley
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Miss Helens Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Miss Helens Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2012.
How many citations does Miss Helens Preschool have?
Miss Helens Preschool has 5 citations on record: 5 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (3 inspections).
When was Miss Helens Preschool last inspected?
Miss Helens Preschool was last inspected on June 11, 2025 (about 12 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Miss Helens Preschool?
Miss Helens Preschool 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 22 children. It is located in Castro Valley, Alameda County, California.
How does Miss Helens Preschool compare to other daycares in Alameda County?
Miss Helens Preschool has 5 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 1,746 licensed childcare facilities in Alameda County.
Does Miss Helens Preschool have any serious violations?
Miss Helens Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 5 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Miss Helens Preschool serve?
Miss Helens Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 22 children.
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