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Railroad Junction School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (925) 427-2000
- Address
- 2224 Railroad Avenue
- Licensed since
Contra Costa County context
1,472*CCLD
Total facilities
2.9*CCLD
Avg citations
5.5*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
9 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
- 101223(a)(3)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature...
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation.
2023
- 101223(a)(3)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment or other actions of a punitive nature...This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when staff used inappropriate discipline practices with day care children which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
- 101237(a)Type B
ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS OR NEW FACILITIES
101237 Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities (a) Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s). This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interviews, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when facility is using incorrect rooms for license which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
- 101161(a)Type B
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when facility commingle school age children with preschool children which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
- 101216.2(e)Type B
TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101216.2 Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties (e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above... when staff with no units cared and supervised children without a Fully Qualified Teacher present twice which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
- 101223(a)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when staff spoke inappropiately to C1 which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
2021
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision.(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time [...] Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Per LPAs investigation, on at least 2 occasions children used personal devices to interact with a stranger and physically exposed themselves. Staff were unaware, did not witness the incidents and made aware after children self-reported. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children.
- 101223(a)Type A
101223(a) Personal Rights The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded personal rights. his requirement is not met as evidenced by: Per LPA's investigations a child opened the bathroom door when another child was inside, resulting in that child being visually exposed to other children sitting at a table outside. Staff were not aware of the incident, did not visually witness it and became aware when children reported to them. Facility failed to provide safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations to children and which resulted in interference with toileting needs. THis is an immediate risk to safety of children.
Inspection record
16 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-11-21.
2 routine inspections, 10 complaint visits. 5 complaints on record, 5 of 5 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo 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
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
9 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Pittsburg
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Railroad Junction School licensed in California?
Yes, Railroad Junction School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1992.
How many citations does Railroad Junction School have?
Railroad Junction School has 9 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 16 visits (2 inspections, 10 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was Railroad Junction School last inspected?
Railroad Junction School was last inspected on November 21, 2025 (about 6 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Railroad Junction School?
Railroad Junction 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 28 children. It is located in Pittsburg, Contra Costa County, California.
How does Railroad Junction School compare to other daycares in Contra Costa County?
Railroad Junction School has 9 citations. The county average is 2.9 citations per facility. There are 1,472 licensed childcare facilities in Contra Costa County.
Does Railroad Junction School have any serious violations?
Railroad Junction School 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 Railroad Junction School had any complaint inspections?
Railroad Junction School has received 10 complaint-triggered inspections. 5 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Railroad Junction School serve?
Railroad Junction School serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 28 children.
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