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Patricia Sorto
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (415) 533-2209
- Licensed since
Alameda County context
1,442*CCLD
Total facilities
1.6*CCLD
Avg citations
5.0*CCLD
Avg visits
0.9*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
7 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.
2025
- 102425(f)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there was one infant sleeping in a sleep sac that restricted leg movement which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(b)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there were two infant under age 1 with blankets in their cribs as they slept which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 102425(j)(D)Type B
(D) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following:a. Date.b. Infant’s name.c. Time of each 15-minute check This requirement has not been met as evidenced by observations and interview with the licensee. MIssing infant sleep logs for infants in care. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 102416.5(a)Type A
STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY
(a) The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time.This requirement has not been met as evidenced by observations and interviews. The facility had 11 infants in care today. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 102370(d)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
(d) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility:(1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or This requirement has not been met as evidenced by observations and interview with the licensee. One or more persons did not obtain a criminal record clearance and was caring for children. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 102416(c)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by document review and interview with the licensee. Assistants caring for children alone don't have current CPR/First Aid certificates.This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 102416.5(b)(2)Type A
(b) For a Small Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home, shall be one of the following:(1) Four infants; or This requirement has not been met as evidenced by observations and interviews. 11 infants were observed in care during the inspection. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
11 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-07-16.
1 routine inspection, 5 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 2 of 2 substantiated.
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
7 citations across the record on file
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Patricia Sorto licensed in California?
Yes, Patricia Sorto is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2022.
How many citations does Patricia Sorto have?
Patricia Sorto has 7 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 4 Type B citations. It has received 11 visits (1 inspection, 5 complaint visits, 5 other visits).
When was Patricia Sorto last inspected?
Patricia Sorto was last inspected on July 16, 2025 (about 11 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Patricia Sorto?
Patricia Sorto is a Family Child Care Home (FCC), which is a home-based program licensed to care for up to 14 children with a licensed capacity of 14 children. It is located in Berkeley, Alameda County, California.
How does Patricia Sorto compare to other daycares in Alameda County?
Patricia Sorto has 7 citations. The county average is 1.6 citations per facility. There are 1,442 licensed childcare facilities in Alameda County.
Does Patricia Sorto have any serious violations?
Patricia Sorto has 3 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Patricia Sorto had any complaint inspections?
Patricia Sorto has received 5 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Patricia Sorto serve?
Patricia Sorto serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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