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Melissa Allen
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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
- (415) 509-4014
- 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
3 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.
- 102423(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights...To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee stated a child wandered away from the home due to a disrepair in the backyard fence. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 102416.29(b)(2)Type B
The licensee shall report to the department any of the events...Any child absence means any instance where a child in care is missing. For example any child in care who wanders away from the family child care home...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Per licensee she was not aware that she must report this incident to the licensing office. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 102417(g)(6)Type B
The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child... Outdoor play areas shall be either fenced or outdoor play shall be supervised by the licensee or caregiver. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: A day care child wandered away from the home without licensee's knowledge, due to disrepair in the licensee's back yard fence. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-12-04.
2 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Melissa Allen licensed in California?
Yes, Melissa Allen is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2021.
How many citations does Melissa Allen have?
Melissa Allen has 3 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (2 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 3 other visits).
When was Melissa Allen last inspected?
Melissa Allen was last inspected on December 4, 2025 (about 5 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Melissa Allen?
Melissa Allen 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 Martinez, Contra Costa County, California.
How does Melissa Allen compare to other daycares in Contra Costa County?
Melissa Allen has 3 citations. The county average is 2.9 citations per facility. There are 1,472 licensed childcare facilities in Contra Costa County.
Does Melissa Allen have any serious violations?
Melissa Allen 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.
Has Melissa Allen had any complaint inspections?
Melissa Allen has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Melissa Allen serve?
Melissa Allen serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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