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Maria Costa
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (510) 524-3329
- 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.
- 102370(d)(1)Type B
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(d)(1)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
2 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-07-31.
2 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in El Cerrito
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Maria Costa licensed in California?
Yes, Maria Costa is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2009.
How many citations does Maria Costa have?
Maria Costa has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 2 visits (2 inspections).
When was Maria Costa last inspected?
Maria Costa was last inspected on July 31, 2025 (about 12 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Maria Costa?
Maria Costa is a Family Child Care Home (FCC), which is a home-based program licensed to care for up to 14 children with a licensed capacity of 14 children. It is located in El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, California.
How does Maria Costa compare to other daycares in Contra Costa County?
Maria Costa has 2 citations. The county average is 1.6 citations per facility. There are 1,001 licensed childcare facilities in Contra Costa County.
Does Maria Costa have any serious violations?
Maria Costa 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 Maria Costa serve?
Maria Costa serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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