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VALLE VERDE CHILDREN'S CENTER

3275 PEACHWILLOW LANE, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Facility:
070212461
Type:
SCHOOL AGE 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:
208

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionSeptember 22, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 22, 2025

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for VALLE VERDE CHILDREN'S CENTER from March 7, 2023 through September 22, 2025.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 7, 2023 and involved background screening, with a due date of March 8, 2023.

Six later inspections, from March 17, 2023 through September 22, 2025, 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 3.5 local median in 94598

Compared to 26 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.14
Local median
0.07

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
14%
Local median
7%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.04

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.

Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Criminal Record Clearance (e) 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 Department or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. A staff MARY MICHAEL was supervising children but not associated to license. Director stated she started working October 2022, Transfer Request was faxed to CCLD Office but Director did not verify if association was complete.Today Guardian showed MARY was not associated to any licensed childcare facility and her process was closed in January 2023 due to inaction. During inspection MARY left facility to get Live Scan re-done. Since facility initiated fingerprint process when MARY was hired and there is no history of clearance citations, a Type B deficiency with $100 civil penalty is being assessed today. All other staff present today were cleared and associated. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction / follow-up note
Criminal Record Clearance (e) 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 Department or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. A staff MARY MICHAEL was supervising children but not associated to license. Director stated she started working October 2022, Transfer Request was faxed to CCLD Office but Director did not verify if association was complete.Today Guardian showed MARY was not associated to any licensed childcare facility and her process was closed in January 2023 due to inaction. During inspection MARY left facility to get Live Scan re-done. Since facility initiated fingerprint process when MARY was hired and there is no history of clearance citations, a Type B deficiency wit...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 8, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
Official code
101170(e)(1)