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The Garden Community Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 39 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (925) 671-2979
- Address
- 1015 Oak Grove 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
16 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.
2026
- 101212(d)(1)(B)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center...a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. (1) Events reported shall include the following:(B) Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on inteviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when facility failed to report incident within 24 hours which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
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 severely injured due to S1 looking away while placing child on climbing dome which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
2025
- 101238(a)(1)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
101238 Buildings and Grounds(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.(1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY INTERVIEWS WITH THE DIRECTOR AND OWNER WHICH REVEALED MICE WERE RECENTLY SEEN INSIDE OF THE FACILITY.
- 101216.3(a)Type B
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendanceTHIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY:Interviews and review of records which revealed on at least one occasion the facility was out of ratio by 2 children when there were 2 teachers and 26 children on the playground for less than 30 minutes
2023
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
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, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by a review of records which revealed a child was able to wander into the director's office through the back door from the play yard without the supervising staff knowledge. The child was retrieved by a staff member in the office.
- 101218.1(b)(1)Type B
101218.1 Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights(b) At the time of acceptance of each child in care, the licensee shall inform each child's parent or authorized representative of his/her rights that include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) To enter and inspect the child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.857.: REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY INTERVIEWS WHICH REVEALED DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC PARENTS WERE NOT ALLOWED INTO THE BUILDING FOR HEALTH REASONS.
- 101238.2(e)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
101238.2 Outdoor Activity Space(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY: A TOUR OF THE PLAY GROUND REVEALED THE CUSHIONING UNDER THE PLAY STRUCTURE IS CRACKED AND EXPOSING THE CEMENT/ROCK BENEATH WHICH MAY CAUSE A POTENTIAL TRIPPING HAZARD.
- 101239(n)Type B
FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies(n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY A TOUR OF THE PLAY YARD WHICH REVEALED THE STORAGE CABINET FOR ART SUPPLIES IS MISSING A DOOR AND THE OTHER DOORS APPEAR TO BE LOOSE, EXPOSING THE PAINTS AND OTHER MATERIALS. THE PLAY KITCHENS ETC. ARE COVERED IN DIRT/DEBRI AND NEED TO BE CLEANED.
- 1596.8662(c)Type B
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. TODAY A REVIEW OF RECORDS SHOWS STAFF EITHER DO NOT HAVE THE MANDATED REPORTER CERTIFICATE IN FILE OR THE CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. TODAY THERE ARE SEVERAL STAFF THAT DO NOT HAVE IMMUNIZATION RECORDS IN FILE OR ARE MISSING THE FLU VACCINE/DECLARATION OR PROOF OF MMR VACCINE
- 101216(l)(1)(B)Type B
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. TODAY THERE IS ONE STAFF MEMBER THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE SIGNED EMPLOYEE RIGHTS RECEIPT IN FILE.
- 101215.1(m)Type B
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. TODAY THE CENTER DIRECTOR IS UNABLE TO LOCATE HER HEALTH & SAFETY CERTIFICATE
2022
- 101223(a)(3)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(3) 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 EVIDENCE WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY: STAFF MEMBERS ENGAGED IN A VERBAL ALTERCATION IN THE PRESENCE OF DAY CARE CHILDREN
- 101223(a)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(1):(a)The 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 staff interviews that indicated that there have been instances where staff has argued in front of the children in care. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
2021
- 101220(a)Type B
CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 child files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216(g)(2)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 staff files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
17 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-04-28.
2 routine inspections, 9 complaint visits. 8 complaints on record, 7 of 8 substantiated.
- Other1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
16 citations across the record on file
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Garden Community Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, The Garden Community Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2020.
How many citations does The Garden Community Preschool have?
The Garden Community Preschool has 16 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 14 Type B citations. It has received 17 visits (2 inspections, 9 complaint visits, 6 other visits).
When was The Garden Community Preschool last inspected?
The Garden Community Preschool was last inspected on April 28, 2026. California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is The Garden Community Preschool?
The Garden Community Preschool 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 39 children. It is located in Concord, Contra Costa County, California.
How does The Garden Community Preschool compare to other daycares in Contra Costa County?
The Garden Community Preschool has 16 citations. The county average is 2.9 citations per facility. There are 1,472 licensed childcare facilities in Contra Costa County.
Does The Garden Community Preschool have any serious violations?
The Garden Community Preschool 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.
Has The Garden Community Preschool had any complaint inspections?
The Garden Community Preschool has received 9 complaint-triggered inspections. 7 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does The Garden Community Preschool serve?
The Garden Community Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 39 children.
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