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City of Menlo Park-menlo Children's Ctr-preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (650) 330-2260
- Address
- 801 Laurel Street
- Licensed since
San Mateo County context
720*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
3 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.
- 101429(a)(2)(B)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 4 children who were below 24 months did not have infant sleeping logs conducted nor completed which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229.1(b)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 sign in sheets were missing signatures throughout the month which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101170(e)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
101170(e)(1): Criminal Record Clearance: All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the DepartmentThis requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, Observations, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as there is an individual who is not fringerprint cleared, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-04-24.
3 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Menlo Park
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is City of Menlo Park-menlo Children's Ctr-preschool licensed in California?
Yes, City of Menlo Park-menlo Children's Ctr-preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2006.
How many citations does City of Menlo Park-menlo Children's Ctr-preschool have?
City of Menlo Park-menlo Children's Ctr-preschool has 3 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (3 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 2 other visits).
When was City of Menlo Park-menlo Children's Ctr-preschool last inspected?
City of Menlo Park-menlo Children's Ctr-preschool was last inspected on April 24, 2026 (about 2 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is City of Menlo Park-menlo Children's Ctr-preschool?
City of Menlo Park-menlo Children's Ctr-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 72 children. It is located in Menlo Park, San Mateo County, California.
How does City of Menlo Park-menlo Children's Ctr-preschool compare to other daycares in San Mateo County?
City of Menlo Park-menlo Children's Ctr-preschool has 3 citations. The county average is 1.6 citations per facility. There are 720 licensed childcare facilities in San Mateo County.
Does City of Menlo Park-menlo Children's Ctr-preschool have any serious violations?
City of Menlo Park-menlo Children's Ctr-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.
Has City of Menlo Park-menlo Children's Ctr-preschool had any complaint inspections?
City of Menlo Park-menlo Children's Ctr-preschool has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does City of Menlo Park-menlo Children's Ctr-preschool serve?
City of Menlo Park-menlo Children's Ctr-preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 72 children.
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