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Morello Hills Christian Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 35 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (925) 372-7155
- Address
- 1000 Morello Hills Drive
- 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
6 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.
2024
- 101216(g)(2)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. THIS REQUIREMENT IS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY A REVIEW OF RECORDS WHICH REVEALED ONE STAFF MEMBER DOES NOT HAVE THE HEALTH SCREENING FORM IN FILE
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. THIS REQUIREMENT IS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY A REVIEW OF RECORDS WHICH REVEALED THREE STAFF MEMBERS DO NOT HAVE IMMUNIZATION RECORDS IN FILE
- 1596.8662(c)Type B
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. THIS REQUIREMENT IS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY A REVIEW OF RECORDS WHICH REVEALED TWO STAFF MEMBERS DO NOT HAVE THE MANDATED REPORTER CERTIFICATES IN FILE
2023
- 101223(a)Type B
101223 Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY OBSERVATIONS AND RECORDS REVIEW IT WAS REVEALED THAT A CHILD WAS INJURED BY ANOTHER CHILD WHILE IN CARE
- 101368.1(h)Type B
101638.1 General Sanitation(a) Notwithstanding Section 101438.1, the following shall apply:(h) A disinfecting solution, which shall be used after surfaces and objects have been cleaned with a detergent or other cleaner, shall be freshly prepared each day using 1/4 cup of bleach per gallon of water. Commercial disinfecting solutions, including one-step cleaning/disinfecting solutions, shall be permitted and shall be used in accordance with label directions. THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY AN INSPECTION OF CLEANING SOLUTIONS: A CLEANING AGENT IS USED TO CLEAN SURFACES AND FLOORS, BUT NO DISINFECTING AGENT IS BEING USED IN ADDITION TO THE CLEANING AGENTS
- 102416Type B
101216 Personnel Requirements(a) Child care center personnel shall be competent to provide the services necessary to meet the individual needs of children in care and shall at all times be employed in numbers sufficient to meet those needs.THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY INTERVIEWS AND RECORD REVIEWS AND OBSERVATIONS WHEN STAFF DID NOT PREVENT A CHILD FROM ENGAGING INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR WHEN THE CHILD WAS ABLE TO THROW TOYS AT AND HIT STAFF AND CHILDREN IN CARE
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-11-18.
3 routine inspections, 5 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 2 of 2 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Morello Hills Christian Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Morello Hills Christian Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1993.
How many citations does Morello Hills Christian Preschool have?
Morello Hills Christian Preschool has 6 citations on record: 6 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (3 inspections, 5 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Morello Hills Christian Preschool last inspected?
Morello Hills Christian Preschool was last inspected on November 18, 2025 (about 6 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Morello Hills Christian Preschool?
Morello Hills Christian 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 35 children. It is located in Martinez, Contra Costa County, California.
How does Morello Hills Christian Preschool compare to other daycares in Contra Costa County?
Morello Hills Christian Preschool has 6 citations. The county average is 2.9 citations per facility. There are 1,472 licensed childcare facilities in Contra Costa County.
Does Morello Hills Christian Preschool have any serious violations?
Morello Hills Christian Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 6 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Morello Hills Christian Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Morello Hills Christian Preschool 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 Morello Hills Christian Preschool serve?
Morello Hills Christian Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 35 children.
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