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Polliwog Playschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (707) 961-0874
- Address
- 19201 Del Mar Drive
- Licensed since
Mendocino County context
69*CCLD
Total facilities
2.4*CCLD
Avg citations
4.0*CCLD
Avg visits
0.6*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
4 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
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and staff interview, a potty chair was present outside on the playground while children were present in an area accesible to children. After two children used the potty, LPA observed no staff immediately remove the potty to clean it. During interviews, staff 1, 2, 3, and 5 stated that the potty is used when there are not enough staff in ratio to bring children inside to the bathroom.
2025
- 101216.2(e)Type B
TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and file review, staff 5 (S5) was supervising 12 children in the art room by herself and did not possess teacher qualifications.
- 101216.3(a)Type B
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and file review, staff 5 (S5) was supervising 12 children in the art room by herself and did not possess teacher qualifications.
2024
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, staff 2 (S2) and staff 4 (S4) did not possess current mandated reporter training certificates which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-05-05.
2 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 2 of 3 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Fort Bragg
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Polliwog Playschool licensed in California?
Yes, Polliwog Playschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2018.
How many citations does Polliwog Playschool have?
Polliwog Playschool has 4 citations on record: 4 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (2 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Polliwog Playschool last inspected?
Polliwog Playschool was last inspected on May 5, 2026 (about 2 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Polliwog Playschool?
Polliwog Playschool 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 45 children. It is located in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, California.
How does Polliwog Playschool compare to other daycares in Mendocino County?
Polliwog Playschool has 4 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 69 licensed childcare facilities in Mendocino County.
Does Polliwog Playschool have any serious violations?
Polliwog Playschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 4 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Polliwog Playschool had any complaint inspections?
Polliwog Playschool has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Polliwog Playschool serve?
Polliwog Playschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 45 children.
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