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Hollister Child Development Center, Llc
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (831) 635-9284
- Address
- 331 Gateway Drive
- Licensed since
San Benito County context
78*CCLD
Total facilities
3.3*CCLD
Avg citations
4.0*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
18 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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, LPAs observed fire and disaster drill log was last completed on 11/15/2024, which is not in compliance - disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101416.2(c)(2)(A)Type B
(c) To be a fully qualified preschool teacher, a teacher shall have the following:(2) At least six months of experience in a licensed infant care center or comparable group child care program for children under five years of age.(A)Experience shall be verified as having been performed satisfactorily, at least three hours per day for a minimum of 50 days in a six-month period, as a paid or volunteer staff member under the supervision of a person who would qualify as a teacher or director under this chapter. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on record review S1 did not have the required verification letter of experiance needed to be a qualified teacher.
- 101216.3(b)Type A
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records review, and interviews conducted, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. On 12/27/2023 S-1 (Teacher) and S-2 (Aide) supervised 26 children in the preschool classroom.
2023
- 101223(a)(1)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Since 10/12/2023, child 1 has bitten four times and one attempted bite. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
- 1596.8595(c)(1)Type A
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b This requirement was not met as evidenced by Sarah stated she had reports available but did not give to parents but informed them and had them sign LIC9224. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
- 1596.8595(a)(1)Type A
Each licensed child day care facility shall post a copy of any licensing report pertaining to the facility that documents either a facility visit or a complaint investigation that results in a citation for a violation that, if not corrected, will create a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. The licensing report provided by the department shall be posted immediately upon receipt, adjacent to the postings required pursuant to Section 1596.817 and on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door to the facility and shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA did not observe required posting for Type A violations issued on 10/12/2023. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
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 was not met as evidenced by Staff failed to see child bite on 10/30/2023 resulting in injury and only observed the child who was bit crying and teeth marks on child's hand.This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
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 was not met as evidenced by it was noted that child has a staff member directly supervising child but child continues to bite. Child is not being supervised. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
- 101223(a)(1)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Children have been bit by one individual child several times. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Staff aggressively grabbed a child by their arm. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
- 101223(a)(1)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Staff inappropriately yelled at children in a aggressive tone. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
- 101216.3(a)Type A
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
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 Staff reported they have worked out of ratio during nap time. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
2022
- 101217(a)(12)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff 4 does not have a valid TB test on File which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff 4 is missing measles immunization record which poses/posed 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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff 4 Mandated Reporter certificate expired 08/10/2022 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2021
- 101152(c)(3)(A)Type A
Assistance in diapering, toileting, dressing, grooming, bathing and other personal hygiene. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Staff did not change child's diaper in a timely manner resulting in child getting excrement on hands and clothing. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
- 101216.3Type 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 LPA observed teacher Esperanza alone with 14 children in the large playground to the right of the preschool. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
- 101170(e)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
101170(e)(1) Criminal Record Clearance. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review shall obtain a clearance or criminal record exemption. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observed Araceli Pineda and Isabella Maria Lopez did not have criminal record clearance.This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
Inspection record
27 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-09-11.
2 routine inspections, 18 complaint visits. 12 complaints on record, 10 of 12 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
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- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint3 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
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- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
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18 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Hollister Child Development Center, Llc licensed in California?
Yes, Hollister Child Development Center, Llc is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2019.
How many citations does Hollister Child Development Center, Llc have?
Hollister Child Development Center, Llc has 18 citations on record: 13 Type A (more serious) and 5 Type B citations. It has received 27 visits (2 inspections, 18 complaint visits, 7 other visits).
When was Hollister Child Development Center, Llc last inspected?
Hollister Child Development Center, Llc was last inspected on September 11, 2025 (about 8 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Hollister Child Development Center, Llc?
Hollister Child Development Center, Llc 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 60 children. It is located in Hollister, San Benito County, California.
How does Hollister Child Development Center, Llc compare to other daycares in San Benito County?
Hollister Child Development Center, Llc has 18 citations. The county average is 3.3 citations per facility. There are 78 licensed childcare facilities in San Benito County.
Does Hollister Child Development Center, Llc have any serious violations?
Hollister Child Development Center, Llc has 13 Type A citations 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 Hollister Child Development Center, Llc had any complaint inspections?
Hollister Child Development Center, Llc has received 18 complaint-triggered inspections. 10 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Hollister Child Development Center, Llc serve?
Hollister Child Development Center, Llc serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 60 children.
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