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Happy Lion Day Care Center

License 073405685Child Care CenterSan Pablo, CA
1 citation on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
29 children
Age range
2 years to 5 years
Phone
(510) 734-9119
Address
2929 Castro Road
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

1 citation 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.

  • 1597.16(a)(1)Type B

    ARTICLE 3. Administration

    Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as faucets used for drinking water and food preparation were not tested for Lead which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Inspection record

8 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-06-18.

3 routine inspections.

1 citation across the record on file

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FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Happy Lion Day Care Center licensed in California?

Yes, Happy Lion Day Care Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2009.

How many citations does Happy Lion Day Care Center have?

Happy Lion Day Care Center has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 8 visits (3 inspections, 5 other visits).

When was Happy Lion Day Care Center last inspected?

Happy Lion Day Care Center was last inspected on June 18, 2025 (about 11 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Happy Lion Day Care Center?

Happy Lion Day Care Center 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 29 children. It is located in San Pablo, Contra Costa County, California.

How does Happy Lion Day Care Center compare to other daycares in Contra Costa County?

Happy Lion Day Care Center has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.9 citations per facility. There are 1,472 licensed childcare facilities in Contra Costa County.

Does Happy Lion Day Care Center have any serious violations?

Happy Lion Day Care Center has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.

What ages does Happy Lion Day Care Center serve?

Happy Lion Day Care Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 29 children.

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