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South Coast Day Care
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 16 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (818) 219-7478
- Address
- 40 School Street
- Licensed since
Mendocino County context
91*CCLD
Total facilities
2.7*CCLD
Avg citations
4.8*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
10 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
- 101174(d)Type B
DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN
Based on record review and interview, the facility has not completed a disaster drill within the last 6 months which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101220.1(g)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on record review, the facility did not possess record of immunizations for C1 and C2 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101220(a)Type B
CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS
Based on record review, the facility did not possess record of physician's reports for C1 and C5 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101221(a)Type B
CHILD'S RECORDS
Based on record review, the facilty did not possess a complete child file for C3 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, S2 did not possess a current mandated reporter training certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.954Type B
ARTICLE 2. Licensure Requirements
Based on observation, facility did not possess a working carbon monoxide detector which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101174(d)Type B
DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN
Based on record review and interview, the facility has not completed a disaster drill within the last 6 months which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101217(d)Type B
PERSONNEL RECORDS
Based on record review, the staff files for S2 and S3 were incomplete which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, S1-S3 did not possess a current mandated reporter training certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101223(a)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
The Licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other personsThis requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the director threatened to photograph a child as a means to coerce them which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-05-21.
2 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection6 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
10 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Point Arena
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is South Coast Day Care licensed in California?
Yes, South Coast Day Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2023.
How many citations does South Coast Day Care have?
South Coast Day Care has 10 citations on record: 10 Type B citations. It has received 8 visits (2 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was South Coast Day Care last inspected?
South Coast Day Care was last inspected on May 21, 2025 (about 12 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is South Coast Day Care?
South Coast Day Care 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 16 children. It is located in Point Arena, Mendocino County, California.
How does South Coast Day Care compare to other daycares in Mendocino County?
South Coast Day Care has 10 citations. The county average is 2.7 citations per facility. There are 91 licensed childcare facilities in Mendocino County.
Does South Coast Day Care have any serious violations?
South Coast Day Care has no Type A (serious) citations. All 10 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has South Coast Day Care had any complaint inspections?
South Coast Day Care has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does South Coast Day Care serve?
South Coast Day Care serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 16 children.
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