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FUZZY CATERPILLAR

1510-1504A ENCINAL AVENUE, Alameda, CA 94501

Facility:
013418175
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:
66

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMay 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 19, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for FUZZY CATERPILLAR from November 10, 2021 through May 26, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 26, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of May 26, 2026.

Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 4 local median in 94501

Compared to 23 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.43
Local median
0.42

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
13%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.22

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
(m) All play equipment and materials used by children shall be age-appropriate. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: A child was injured on a play structure present at the facility that was determined to not be age appropriate by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector, which posed an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 26, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(m) - 101239(m)
Official code
101239(m)
View official report
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three out of the four children had incomplete conditions which poses a potential health risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 3, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(3)(B) - 101226(e)(3)(B)
Official code
101226(e)(3)(B)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidence: child was able to interact with another child inappropriately.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 9, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(A)(1) - 101229(A)(1)
Official code
101229(A)(1)