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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
- 38 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (510) 374-7025
- Address
- 1001 - South 57th St
- Licensed since
Contra Costa County context
1,001*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
2 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
- 101429(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for InfantsEach infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. During a viewing of video footage, staff observed the teacher leave the classroom with four children alone which she went into a storage room. The teacher closed the door behind her. Furthermore, the teacher also left the children alone with an Aide. This is an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
2022
- 101429(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for InfantsEach infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. During a classroom tour, a monitor observed an infant walk into the kitchen without any adult supervision. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-03-06.
2 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Richmond
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 2000.
How many citations does Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc have?
Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 5 visits (2 inspections, 3 other visits).
When was Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc last inspected?
Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc was last inspected on March 6, 2026 (about 4 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 38 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 2 citations. The county average is 1.6 citations per facility. There are 1,001 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 1 Type A citation 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.
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 38 children.
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