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SMART START CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER

2020 FIFTH ST, Livermore, CA 94550

Facility:
013422005
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:
70

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJanuary 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 28, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for SMART START CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER from July 19, 2021 through January 28, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 18, 2024 and involved supervision, with a due date of April 22, 2024.

Three later inspections, from September 19, 2024 through January 28, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 6.5 local median in 94550

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.14
Local median
0.37

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
5%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
14%
Local median
32%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.31

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on parent interview/record review, a child left the classroom through an unlocked door and was found in courtyard of the facility by another parent which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on parent interview/record review, a child left the classroom through an unlocked door and was found in courtyard of the facility by another parent which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 22, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)