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North Bay Children's Center

License 213000762Child Care CenterNovato, CA
2 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
107 children
Age range
2 years to 5 years
Phone
(415) 883-6222
Address
932 C Street
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

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.

2026

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the Licensee did not comply with the above by leaving a child without supervision in a classroom. This posed an immediate risk to the health or safety of children in care.

2025

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 10 staff files, current Mandated Reporter training was not available for review, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Inspection record

7 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-02-10.

2 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record.

2 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed daycares in Novato

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is North Bay Children's Center licensed in California?

Yes, North Bay Children's Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1996.

How many citations does North Bay Children's Center have?

North Bay Children's Center has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 7 visits (2 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 3 other visits).

When was North Bay Children's Center last inspected?

North Bay Children's Center was last inspected on February 10, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is North Bay Children's Center?

North Bay Children's Center 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 107 children. It is located in Novato, Marin County, California.

How does North Bay Children's Center compare to other daycares in Marin County?

North Bay Children's Center has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.1 citations per facility. There are 322 licensed childcare facilities in Marin County.

Does North Bay Children's Center have any serious violations?

North Bay Children's Center 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 North Bay Children's Center had any complaint inspections?

North Bay Children's Center has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

What ages does North Bay Children's Center serve?

North Bay Children's Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 107 children.

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