DaycareFacts.com
Menu
Back

SMILES DAY SCHOOL

5701 THORNHILL DRIVE, Oakland, CA 94611

Facility:
010212422
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
85

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionFebruary 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 27, 2026

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for SMILES DAY SCHOOL from September 19, 2023 through February 27, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on January 23, 2026 and involved child guidance, with a due date of January 23, 2026.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
5

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 2 local median in 94611

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.4
Local median
0.45

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
45%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.07

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223(a)(2) Personal Roghts (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and observations, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as center did not section cited above as center did not fulfill or meet day care child’s needs, which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Report comments
Based on interviews and observations, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as center did not section cited above as center did not fulfill or meet day care child’s needs, which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 23, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: at least 2 staff were observed using a stern voice telling children to "stop crying" which is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspector notes
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: at least 2 staff were observed using a stern voice telling children to "stop crying" which is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 25, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)