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North Bay Children's Center-tinker Way Campus-s/a
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (415) 883-6222
- Address
- 22 Tinker Way
- 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.
2025
- 1596.8595(c)(3)(4)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having the required LIC 9224 available for review for each child currently enrolled, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101229Type B
101229.1 Sign In and Sign Out This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on interviews, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 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 is not met as evidenced by:Based on interviews, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-07-24.
3 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 3 of 1 substantiated.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Novato
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is North Bay Children's Center-tinker Way Campus-s/a licensed in California?
Yes, North Bay Children's Center-tinker Way Campus-s/a is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2004.
How many citations does North Bay Children's Center-tinker Way Campus-s/a have?
North Bay Children's Center-tinker Way Campus-s/a has 3 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (3 inspections, 1 complaint visit).
When was North Bay Children's Center-tinker Way Campus-s/a last inspected?
North Bay Children's Center-tinker Way Campus-s/a was last inspected on July 24, 2025 (about 10 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is North Bay Children's Center-tinker Way Campus-s/a?
North Bay Children's Center-tinker Way Campus-s/a 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 56 children. It is located in Novato, Marin County, California.
How does North Bay Children's Center-tinker Way Campus-s/a compare to other daycares in Marin County?
North Bay Children's Center-tinker Way Campus-s/a has 3 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 322 licensed childcare facilities in Marin County.
Does North Bay Children's Center-tinker Way Campus-s/a have any serious violations?
North Bay Children's Center-tinker Way Campus-s/a 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-tinker Way Campus-s/a had any complaint inspections?
North Bay Children's Center-tinker Way Campus-s/a has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does North Bay Children's Center-tinker Way Campus-s/a serve?
North Bay Children's Center-tinker Way Campus-s/a serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 56 children.
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