Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.75
- Local median
- 0
GARDEN COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL, THE
1015 OAK GROVE ROAD, Concord, CA 94518
- Facility:
- 073408880
- 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:
- 39
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for GARDEN COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL, THE from November 16, 2021 through April 23, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 9, 2026 and involved supervision, with a due date of April 10, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
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
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 3 local median in 94518
Compared to 31 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 19%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 56%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.06
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 19, 2023April 9, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this 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...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when C1 was severely injured due to S1 looking away while placing child on climbing dome which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
- Report comments
- met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when C1 was severely injured due to S1 looking away while placing child on climbing dome which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 10, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101229(a)(1)
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center...a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. (1) Events reported shall include the following:(B) Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on inteviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when facility failed to report incident within 24 hours which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children.
- Report comments
- child that requires medical treatment. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on inteviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when facility failed to report incident within 24 hours which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 17, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101212(d)(1)(B) - 101212(d)(1)(B)
- Official code
- 101212(d)(1)(B)
Medium concern: Environmental health
- Report finding
- 101238 Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY INTERVIEWS WITH THE DIRECTOR AND OWNER WHICH REVEALED MICE WERE RECENTLY SEEN INSIDE OF THE FACILITY.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 4, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(a)(1) - 101238(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101238(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- 101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY:Interviews and review of records which revealed on at least one occasion the facility was out of ratio by 2 children when there were 2 teachers and 26 children on the playground for less than 30 minutes
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 24, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
- Official code
- 101216.3(a)
No recorded violations in this 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 was not met as evidenced by a review of records which revealed a child was able to wander into the director's office through the back door from the play yard without the supervising staff knowledge. The child was retrieved by a staff member in the office.
- Report comments
- This requirement was not met as evidenced by a review of records which revealed a child was able to wander into the director's office through the back door from the play yard without the supervising staff knowledge. The child was retrieved by a staff member in the office.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 20, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101229(a)(1)
Medium concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- 101218.1 Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights (b) At the time of acceptance of each child in care, the licensee shall inform each child's parent or authorized representative of his/her rights that include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) To enter and inspect the child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.857.: REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY INTERVIEWS WHICH REVEALED DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC PARENTS WERE NOT ALLOWED INTO THE BUILDING FOR HEALTH REASONS.
- Report comments
- (1) To enter and inspect the child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.857.: REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY INTERVIEWS WHICH REVEALED DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC PARENTS WERE NOT ALLOWED INTO THE BUILDING FOR HEALTH REASONS.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 5, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101218.1(b)(1) - 101218.1(b)(1)
- Official code
- 101218.1(b)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 101238.2 Outdoor Activity Space (e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY: A TOUR OF THE PLAY GROUND REVEALED THE CUSHIONING UNDER THE PLAY STRUCTURE IS CRACKED AND EXPOSING THE CEMENT/ROCK BENEATH WHICH MAY CAUSE A POTENTIAL TRIPPING HAZARD.
- Report comments
- BENEATH WHICH MAY CAUSE A POTENTIAL TRIPPING HAZARD.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 22, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238.2(e) - 101238.2(e)
- Official code
- 101238.2(e)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY A TOUR OF THE PLAY YARD WHICH REVEALED THE STORAGE CABINET FOR ART SUPPLIES IS MISSING A DOOR AND THE OTHER DOORS APPEAR TO BE LOOSE, EXPOSING THE PAINTS AND OTHER MATERIALS. THE PLAY KITCHENS ETC. ARE COVERED IN DIRT/DEBRI AND NEED TO BE CLEANED.
- Report comments
- STORAGE CABINET FOR ART SUPPLIES IS MISSING A DOOR AND THE OTHER DOORS APPEAR TO BE LOOSE, EXPOSING THE PAINTS AND OTHER MATERIALS. THE PLAY KITCHENS ETC. ARE COVERED IN DIRT/DEBRI AND NEED TO BE CLEANED.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 22, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101239(n) - 101239(n)
- Official code
- 101239(n)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. THIS EVIDENCE WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY: STAFF MEMBERS ENGAGED IN A VERBAL ALTERCATION IN THE PRESENCE OF DAY CARE CHILDREN
- Report comments
- THIS EVIDENCE WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY: STAFF MEMBERS ENGAGED IN A VERBAL ALTERCATION IN THE PRESENCE OF DAY CARE CHILDREN
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by November 17, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(3)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 101223(a)(1):(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 staff interviews that indicated that there have been instances where staff has argued in front of the children in care. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- Inspector notes
- This requirement was not met as evidenced by staff interviews that indicated that there have been instances where staff has argued in front of the children in care. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 19, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Personnel Requirements (2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 staff files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by December 7, 2021
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216(g)(2) - 101216(g)(2)
- Official code
- 101216(g)(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services 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 3 child files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by December 7, 2021
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
- Official code
- 101220(a)