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Center of Arts, Technology and Science
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 110 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (925) 283-4500
- Address
- 961 First Street
- 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
4 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
- 101238(g)Type A
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 45 bottles of cleaning solutions and disinfectants were found accessible to children in the staff bathroom that is which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type A
Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 11 staff do not have a criminal record clearance which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101170(e)Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by ensuring all staff have eligible clearance prior to working in the facility, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff left the facility during today's visit. Director is aware staff is not allowed to return to the facility until staff has eligible clearance. Check Guardian or contact Oakland office to verify clearance.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by ensuring all staff and/or volunteers have required immunization records in their file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-04-07.
4 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Lafayette
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Center of Arts, Technology and Science licensed in California?
Yes, Center of Arts, Technology and Science is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2002.
How many citations does Center of Arts, Technology and Science have?
Center of Arts, Technology and Science has 4 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (4 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Center of Arts, Technology and Science last inspected?
Center of Arts, Technology and Science was last inspected on April 7, 2026 (3 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Center of Arts, Technology and Science?
Center of Arts, Technology and Science 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 110 children. It is located in Lafayette, Contra Costa County, California.
How does Center of Arts, Technology and Science compare to other daycares in Contra Costa County?
Center of Arts, Technology and Science has 4 citations. The county average is 2.9 citations per facility. There are 1,472 licensed childcare facilities in Contra Costa County.
Does Center of Arts, Technology and Science have any serious violations?
Center of Arts, Technology and Science has 2 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.
What ages does Center of Arts, Technology and Science serve?
Center of Arts, Technology and Science serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 110 children.
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