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Tinker Preschool

License 384002991Child Care CenterSan Francisco, CA
2 citations on record

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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
(415) 272-8307
Address
554 Clement Street
Licensed since

San Francisco County context

707*CCLD

Total facilities

1.4*CCLD

Avg citations

5.2*CCLD

Avg visits

0.5*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

  • ARTICLE 3. Administration

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Lead water testing was completed after the January 1, 2023 deadline, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

2023

  • 101700.3Type B

    101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b)(1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on results received from the certified water samplers, the facility exceeded 5.4 ppb of lead in their water source. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Inspection record

5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-04-16.

4 routine inspections.

2 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed daycares in San Francisco

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Tinker Preschool licensed in California?

Yes, Tinker Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2017.

How many citations does Tinker Preschool have?

Tinker Preschool has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (4 inspections, 1 other visit).

When was Tinker Preschool last inspected?

Tinker Preschool was last inspected on April 16, 2026 (3 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Tinker Preschool?

Tinker Preschool 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 San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.

How does Tinker Preschool compare to other daycares in San Francisco County?

Tinker Preschool has 2 citations. The county average is 1.4 citations per facility. There are 707 licensed childcare facilities in San Francisco County.

Does Tinker Preschool have any serious violations?

Tinker Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.

What ages does Tinker Preschool serve?

Tinker Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 45 children.

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