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South Hillsborough Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 25 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (650) 343-3689
- Address
- 300 El Cerrito Ave., Rm. 3 & 4
- Licensed since
San Mateo County context
945*CCLD
Total facilities
2.6*CCLD
Avg citations
5.2*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*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.
- 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type A
Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance
Based on record review, LPAs identified that the incorrect live scan form was used for one of the teachers. This resulted in incomplete criminal record clearance. Therefore, licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of three persons which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.This is an amended report. The type A violation has been changed to a type B violation.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not completing lead testing by January 1, 2023 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-02-27.
2 routine inspections.
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Hillsborough
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is South Hillsborough Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, South Hillsborough Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1992.
How many citations does South Hillsborough Preschool have?
South Hillsborough Preschool has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 3 visits (2 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was South Hillsborough Preschool last inspected?
South Hillsborough Preschool was last inspected on February 27, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is South Hillsborough Preschool?
South Hillsborough 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 25 children. It is located in Hillsborough, San Mateo County, California.
How does South Hillsborough Preschool compare to other daycares in San Mateo County?
South Hillsborough Preschool has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.6 citations per facility. There are 945 licensed childcare facilities in San Mateo County.
Does South Hillsborough Preschool have any serious violations?
South Hillsborough Preschool 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.
What ages does South Hillsborough Preschool serve?
South Hillsborough Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 25 children.
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