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SOUTH COAST DAY CARE

40 SCHOOL STREET, Point Arena, CA 95468

Facility:
233010356
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Closed, Single License Conversion
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
16

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 inspectionMay 21, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 21, 2025

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for SOUTH COAST DAY CARE from February 2, 2023 through May 21, 2025.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 6, 2025 and involved recordkeeping, with a due date of May 20, 2025.

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
7

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 3 local median in Mendocino County

Compared to 34 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.57
Local median
0.37

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
57%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.5

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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
(b): Any unusual behavior, any injury or signs of illness requiring assessment and/or administration of first aid by staff shall be reported to the child's authorized representative and recorded in the child's record. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, there was an incident on 6/10/24 in which first aid was provided to a child (C1) that was not reported to that child's authorized representative which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 20, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226.3(b) - 101226.3(b)
Official code
101226.3(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Licensure Requirements Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, facility did not possess a working carbon monoxide detector which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 19, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.954 - 1596.954
Official code
1596.954
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the facility has not completed a disaster drill within the last 6 months which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 19, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
Official code
101174(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, S2 did not possess a current mandated reporter training certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 19, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
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 facility did not possess record of physician's reports for C1 and C5 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 19, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code
101220(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Immunizations (g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility did not possess record of immunizations for C1 and C2 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 19, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220.1(g) - 101220.1(g)
Official code
101220.1(g)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Child's Records (a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facilty did not possess a complete child file for C3 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 19, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101221(a) - 101221(a)
Official code
101221(a)
View official report
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the facility has not completed a disaster drill within the last 6 months which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 5, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
Official code
101174(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, S1-S3 did not possess a current mandated reporter training certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 5, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Personnel Records (d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available to the licensing agency for review. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the staff files for S2 and S3 were incomplete which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 5, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101217(d) - 101217(d)
Official code
101217(d)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The Licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the director threatened to photograph a child as a means to coerce them which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 6, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)