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C.a.m.(cfs)-old Gallinas Children's Center (sa)

License 210108889Child Care CenterSan Rafael, CA
5 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
69 children
Age range
2 years to 5 years
Phone
(415) 479-2771
Address
251 North San Pedro Road
Licensed since

Marin County context

322*CCLD

Total facilities

2.1*CCLD

Avg citations

6.0*CCLD

Avg visits

1.1*CCLD

Avg complaint visits

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .

Citations

5 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.

  • 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: Based on the reviewed records and the interviews conducted, the center did not comply with the section cited above. The staff failed to follow the center's sign-in and sign-out protocol, which resulted in a C1 being left at Venitia School and not being picked up. This was uncovered when Venitia School contacted the family, and the center realized the child was not accounted for. Fortunately, the child was still with Venitia Valley School. This situation poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.• Following the incident, the center’s director met with all staff members, reviewed active supervision practices, and implemented a new transition protocol. As a corrective action, the center will submit active supervision training materials, including details of the new implementation and procedures, along with the sign-in attendance of the staff members who participated, to Licensing by September 10, 2025, or earlier, to resolve the deficiency.

  • REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, 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. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. Based on interviews and record reviews the center did not comply with the cited section above. CCLD was not informed of an unusual incident ocurring.

  • 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 ; Based on interviews and record reviews the center did not comply with the cited section above. A child was initially accounted for then child unexpectedly separated from the group and fortunately left with his father without any knowledge from any staff.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223 Personal Rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and a review of records, the center did not comply with the cited section above. C1’s teacher suggested that, since C1 was reluctant to stay in class, they could leave the classroom. This suggestion led C1 to leave the classroom on their own, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 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. Based on interviews and a review of records, the center did not comply with the cited section above. C1 left the classroom and was found unsupervised in the school hallway.This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.

Inspection record

11 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-11-17.

4 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 4 of 2 substantiated.

5 citations across the record on file

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FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is C.a.m.(cfs)-old Gallinas Children's Center (sa) licensed in California?

Yes, C.a.m.(cfs)-old Gallinas Children's Center (sa) is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1988.

How many citations does C.a.m.(cfs)-old Gallinas Children's Center (sa) have?

C.a.m.(cfs)-old Gallinas Children's Center (sa) has 5 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 11 visits (4 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 5 other visits).

When was C.a.m.(cfs)-old Gallinas Children's Center (sa) last inspected?

C.a.m.(cfs)-old Gallinas Children's Center (sa) was last inspected on November 17, 2025 (about 6 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is C.a.m.(cfs)-old Gallinas Children's Center (sa)?

C.a.m.(cfs)-old Gallinas Children's Center (sa) 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 69 children. It is located in San Rafael, Marin County, California.

How does C.a.m.(cfs)-old Gallinas Children's Center (sa) compare to other daycares in Marin County?

C.a.m.(cfs)-old Gallinas Children's Center (sa) has 5 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 322 licensed childcare facilities in Marin County.

Does C.a.m.(cfs)-old Gallinas Children's Center (sa) have any serious violations?

C.a.m.(cfs)-old Gallinas Children's Center (sa) 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 C.a.m.(cfs)-old Gallinas Children's Center (sa) had any complaint inspections?

C.a.m.(cfs)-old Gallinas Children's Center (sa) has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 4 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

What ages does C.a.m.(cfs)-old Gallinas Children's Center (sa) serve?

C.a.m.(cfs)-old Gallinas Children's Center (sa) serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 69 children.

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