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The Latchkey Alternative Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (650) 755-8574
- Address
- 1200 Skyline Drive
- 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
1 citation 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.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) A licensed child day care center... 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...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not completing lead testing by January 1, 2023 in accordance to written directives, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-06-04.
4 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Daly City
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Latchkey Alternative Center licensed in California?
Yes, The Latchkey Alternative Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2021.
How many citations does The Latchkey Alternative Center have?
The Latchkey Alternative Center has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 5 visits (4 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was The Latchkey Alternative Center last inspected?
The Latchkey Alternative Center was last inspected on June 4, 2025 (about 12 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is The Latchkey Alternative Center?
The Latchkey Alternative Center 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 54 children. It is located in Daly City, San Mateo County, California.
How does The Latchkey Alternative Center compare to other daycares in San Mateo County?
The Latchkey Alternative Center has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.6 citations per facility. There are 945 licensed childcare facilities in San Mateo County.
Does The Latchkey Alternative Center have any serious violations?
The Latchkey Alternative Center has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does The Latchkey Alternative Center serve?
The Latchkey Alternative Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 54 children.
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