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Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 140 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (510) 374-7025
- Address
- 1001 S. 57th Street
- Licensed since
Contra Costa County context
1,003*CCLD
Total facilities
1.6*CCLD
Avg citations
4.7*CCLD
Avg visits
1.1*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
8 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
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
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 has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when C1 was left unsupervised for 1 minute which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights-The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following 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...This requirement was not met as eviendenced by: Staff grabbed a child by the shirt (collar) which is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights-The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following 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 including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as eviendenced by: Staff grabbed a child by the arm which is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
2023
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal RightsTo be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. A teacher grabbed a child by his clothes and placed the child on the floor. The same child was held down by the teacher with her hand on his back. This requirement was not met as evidenced by document review and licensee interview. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
- 101223(a)1Type A
Personal RightsThe 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 was not met as evidenced by document review and licensee interview. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
2022
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. During a classroom tour, a monitor observed a child walk into the bathroom to wash hands and exit without any adult supervision. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101700.3(b)(1)Type B
California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers
Lead Testing Written DirectiveA result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 101223(a)Type B
Personal RightsTo be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by video recordings that a staff member physically moved a child who was laying on a mat and fell to the floor. This poses an potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
30 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-12-18.
1 routine inspection, 7 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 1 of 4 substantiated.
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- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
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- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
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- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
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8 citations across the record on file
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc licensed in California?
Yes, Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1995.
How many citations does Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc have?
Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc has 8 citations on record: 4 Type A (more serious) and 4 Type B citations. It has received 30 visits (1 inspection, 7 complaint visits, 22 other visits).
When was Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc last inspected?
Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc was last inspected on December 18, 2025 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc?
Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc 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 140 children. It is located in Richmond, Contra Costa County, California.
How does Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc compare to other daycares in Contra Costa County?
Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc has 8 citations. The county average is 1.6 citations per facility. There are 1,003 licensed childcare facilities in Contra Costa County.
Does Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc have any serious violations?
Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc has 4 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 Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc had any complaint inspections?
Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc has received 7 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc serve?
Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 140 children.
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