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Champions-john Muir Elementary (sa)
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (650) 797-4310
- Address
- 130 Cambridge Lane
- Licensed since
San Mateo County context
721*CCLD
Total facilities
1.6*CCLD
Avg citations
4.5*CCLD
Avg visits
0.4*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
33 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
- 101223(a)(3)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(3)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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted and the facility did not comply with section cited above which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101216.2(e)Type A
TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101216.2:Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties:"(e)An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher."This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as upon arrival, LPA observed that there were two aides supervising 23 school age children without the direct supervision of a fully qualified teacher. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229: Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: "(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision...Supervision shall include visual observation."This requirement was not met as evidenced by... Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed children coming into the classroom without the supervision of staff. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8595(a)(1)Type A
1596.8595(a): "a)(1) Each licensed child day care facility shall post a copy of any licensing report pertaining to the facility that documents either a facility visit...that results in a citation for a violation that...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... 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 is not met as evidence by: Based on observation, the facility did not comply as the facility did not have the entire report that documents a Type A citation posted from 2/202/6. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8595(c)(1)(3)Type A
1596.8595(c)(1)(3): "(c)(1) 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... (3) The licensee shall require each recipient of the licensing report described in paragraph (1) pertaining to a complaint investigation to sign a statement indicating that he or she has received the document and the date it was received."This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply as the facility still has to give the LIC 9224s for some children and the newly enrolled children from Allen Site. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216.2(e)Type A
TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101216.2:Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties:"(e)An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher."This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as upon arrival, LPA observed that there were two aides supervising 29 school age children without the direct supervision of a fully qualified teacher. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216(i)(2)Type A
101216: Personnel Requirements: "(i) Prior to employment or initial presence in the child care center, all employees and volunteers subject to a criminal record review shall: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance...:This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply as there are two champion staff that are not associated with this site. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101516.5(b)(1)Type A
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
101516.5: Teacher-Child Ratio:" (b) There shall be a staffing ratio of one teacher and one aide present to every 28 children in attendance.(1) A teacher shall supervise no more than 14 children or with an aide a maximum of 28 children."This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed there were 29 school age children in the cafeteria with two aides. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216.2(e)Type A
TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101216.2:Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties:(e)An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as upon arrival, LPA observed that there was teacher aide supervising 24 school age children without the direct supervision of a fully qualified teacher. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8595(c)(1)(3)Type A
1596.8595: "(c)(1) 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... (3) The licensee shall require each recipient of the licensing report described in paragraph (1) pertaining to a complaint investigation to sign a statement indicating that he or she has received the document and the date it was received."This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply as the facility did not have LIC 9224 of all children enrolled and newly enrolled children from the past three reports that document Type A citations. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101516.5(b)(1)Type A
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
101516.5: Teacher-Child Ratio:" (b) There shall be a staffing ratio of one teacher and one aide present to every 28 children in attendance.(1) A teacher shall supervise no more than 14 children or with an aide a maximum of 28 children."This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as upon arrival, LPA observed that there were 24 school age children with one teacher aide in the classroom. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238(a)(1)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229: Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: "(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision...Supervision shall include visual observation."This requirement was not met as evidenced by.. Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed two separate incidents where children ran out of the classroom without the supervision of staff. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216(i)(2)Type A
101216 Personnel Requirements: "(i) Prior to employment or initial presence in the child care center, all employees and volunteers subject to a criminal record review shall: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance...:This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply as there are three champion staff that are not associated with this site. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101215.1(f)Type A
CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101215.1: Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties:" (f) When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made... to act as substitute. This substitute child care center director shall be aware of center operations, including total enrollment; shall be trained in program operation; and shall be designated as an authorized person to correct operational deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to children's health and safety.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as staff members present in the absence of a director are not designated to be responsible at the facility. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8595(a)(1)Type B
- 1596.8595(c)(1)(3)Type A
1596.8595: "(c)(1) 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... (3) The licensee shall require each recipient of the licensing report described in paragraph (1) pertaining to a complaint investigation to sign a statement indicating that he or she has received the document and the date it was received."This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply as the facility did not have LIC 9224 for children who have been present since the last two reports that document Type A citations. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101215.1(b)Type A
CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
01215.1:Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties: (b) "All child care centers shall have a director."This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply as the facility has yet to send the appropriate documentation to prove who is the acting director until one is permanently hired. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8595(c)(1)(3)Type B
1596.8595(c)(1)(3): "(c)(1) 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... (3) The licensee shall require each recipient of the licensing report described in paragraph (1) pertaining to a complaint investigation to sign a statement indicating that he or she has received the document and the date it was received."This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply as the facility did not start to give the LIC 9224 to parents until today. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8595(a)(1)Type B
1596.8595(a): "a)(1) Each licensed child day care facility shall post a copy of any licensing report pertaining to the facility that documents either a facility visit...that results in a citation for a violation that...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... 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 is not met as evidence by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply as the facility did not have the report that documents a Type A citation posted. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101516.5(b)(1)Type A
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
101516.5: Teacher-Child Ratio:" (b) There shall be a staffing ratio of one teacher and one aide present to every 28 children in attendance.(1) A teacher shall supervise no more than 14 children or with an aide a maximum of 28 children."This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that there were 31 school age children with two teacher aides without the supervision of a qualified staff. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216(i)(2)Type A
101216 Personnel Requirements: "(i) Prior to employment or initial presence in the child care center, all employees and volunteers subject to a criminal record review shall: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance...:This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply as there are three champion teachers that are not associated to this site. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216.2(e)Type B
TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101216.2:Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties:(e)An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply as the facility has aides working without the direct supervision of a fully qualified staff. LPA observed there are two classrooms where there were only aides supervising the children. This poses a potential l health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101215.1(b)Type B
CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101215.1:Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties: (b) All child care centers shall have a director.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply as the facility does not have a director for this facility as of January 23rd, 2026. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2025
- 101238(c)Type B
101238 Buildings and Grounds(c) All outdoor and indoor passageways, stairways, inclines, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard shall be kept free of obstruction.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on site observations, and interviews conducted during the course of this investigation, it was confirmed that a baby gate was installed briefly in the doorway to prevent children from leaving the classroom.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision...This requirement was not met as evidenced by.. Based on LPAs observations on this day, there were three instances recorded at 2:22 PM, 3:09 PM and 3:55 PM when children were observed to be outside of the classroom without active visual supervision, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101516.5Type A
101516.5 Teacher-Child Ratio (b) There shall be a staffing ratio of one teacher and one aide present to every 28 children in attendance. (1) A teacher shall supervise no more than....This requirement was not met as evidenced by.. At 2:50 PM, Based on record review, interview, and observation, LPAs confirmed there were 31 school-age children present in Room 1 being supervised by two staff. LPAs observed the facility is operating over capacity.
- 101212(c)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212 Reporting Requirements(c)The licensee shall notify the Department in writing of his/her intent prior to making any structural changesThis requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, LPAs confirmed that the program occasionally uses an unlicensed area notably the open area located behind the portables.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on observation and interview with the director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not testing for lead water, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101223(a)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights (a)(1) The licensee shall ensure that each child is...To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interviews, children and parent stated they have observed and/or heard staff make an inappropriate comment in their presence. Employee Handbook also stated staff are to use appropriate and respectful language when representing Champions.
- 101229.1(a)(1)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
101229.1 Sign in and Sign Out (a)(1) The person who signs the child...out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, record review and interviews, staff did not ensure person who signed a child out of program to use their legal signature.
2022
- 101170(d)Type A
Based on a review of the records, the licensee failed to comply with an employee's fingerprint clearance.which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
30 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-05-29.
2 routine inspections, 16 complaint visits. 12 complaints on record, 6 of 12 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other6 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other6 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
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- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
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- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
33 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Champions-john Muir Elementary (sa) licensed in California?
Yes, Champions-john Muir Elementary (sa) is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2001.
How many citations does Champions-john Muir Elementary (sa) have?
Champions-john Muir Elementary (sa) has 33 citations on record: 21 Type A (more serious) and 12 Type B citations. It has received 30 visits (2 inspections, 16 complaint visits, 12 other visits).
When was Champions-john Muir Elementary (sa) last inspected?
Champions-john Muir Elementary (sa) was last inspected on May 29, 2026 (5 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Champions-john Muir Elementary (sa)?
Champions-john Muir Elementary (sa) 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 120 children. It is located in San Bruno, San Mateo County, California.
How does Champions-john Muir Elementary (sa) compare to other daycares in San Mateo County?
Champions-john Muir Elementary (sa) has 33 citations. The county average is 1.6 citations per facility. There are 721 licensed childcare facilities in San Mateo County.
Does Champions-john Muir Elementary (sa) have any serious violations?
Champions-john Muir Elementary (sa) has 21 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 Champions-john Muir Elementary (sa) had any complaint inspections?
Champions-john Muir Elementary (sa) has received 16 complaint-triggered inspections. 6 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Champions-john Muir Elementary (sa) serve?
Champions-john Muir Elementary (sa) serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 120 children.
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