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C.a.m (cfs) Hamilton (sa)

License 210111538Child Care CenterNovato, CA
3 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
48 children
Age range
2 years to 5 years
Phone
(415) 883-5232
Address
5520 Nave Drive
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

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.

2024

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    101229(a)(1) Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher at any time except as specified in sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1).This requirement is not met as evidenced by: A child was able to run out of the classroom when another parent was picking up their child which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

2023

  • 101161(a)Type B

    LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY

    1011161 Limitations in Capacity(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.This requirement is not met as evidence by: LPA has observed that the facility is operating in classroom 5 which is not part of the school age program rooms. Room 5 is currently under the the preschool license number 213001939. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 101229(a)Type B

    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.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: A child was left sleeping and unattended in the classroom while the teachers and other children were outside which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

Inspection record

12 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-03-12.

3 routine inspections.

3 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed daycares in Novato

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is C.a.m (cfs) Hamilton (sa) licensed in California?

Yes, C.a.m (cfs) Hamilton (sa) is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1993.

How many citations does C.a.m (cfs) Hamilton (sa) have?

C.a.m (cfs) Hamilton (sa) has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 12 visits (3 inspections, 9 other visits).

When was C.a.m (cfs) Hamilton (sa) last inspected?

C.a.m (cfs) Hamilton (sa) was last inspected on March 12, 2026 (7 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is C.a.m (cfs) Hamilton (sa)?

C.a.m (cfs) Hamilton (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 48 children. It is located in Novato, Marin County, California.

How does C.a.m (cfs) Hamilton (sa) compare to other daycares in Marin County?

C.a.m (cfs) Hamilton (sa) has 3 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 322 licensed childcare facilities in Marin County.

Does C.a.m (cfs) Hamilton (sa) have any serious violations?

C.a.m (cfs) Hamilton (sa) has no Type A (serious) citations. All 3 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.

What ages does C.a.m (cfs) Hamilton (sa) serve?

C.a.m (cfs) Hamilton (sa) serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 48 children.

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