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CREATIVE GARDENS

1429 VALENCIA STREET, San Francisco, CA 94110

Facility:
384004110
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:
56

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJune 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 25, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 10 available inspections for CREATIVE GARDENS from November 1, 2021 through June 25, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 28, 2024 and involved supervision, with a due date of September 5, 2024.

Four later inspections, from September 17, 2024 through June 25, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 5 local median in 94110

Compared to 31 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.3
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
11%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
30%
Local median
36%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.35

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.

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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. (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). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: During inspection, LPA observed children were left without supervision of a qualified teacher. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspector notes
During inspection, LPA observed children were left without supervision of a qualified teacher. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 5, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
101216.1(g) Teacher Qualifications and Duties. A photocopy of the teacher's Child Development Permit as specified in (c)(3) above, or a photocopy of the teacher's transcript(s) documenting successful completion of required course work, shall be maintained at the center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 10:30AM., Based on record review and interview, LPA confirmed proof of teacher qualifications (S1) missing from facility files. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction / follow-up note
At 10:30AM., Based on record review and interview, LPA confirmed proof of teacher qualifications (S1) missing from facility files. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 5, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.1(g) - 101216.1(g)
Official code
101216.1(g)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
**This is an ammended report from 08/01/24** 101170(e)(3) 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. This requirement was not met as evidence by: At 12:00PM., Based on record review, interview, and observation, LPA confirmed staff member (S1) present without facility association. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 2, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(3) - 101170(e)(3)
Official code
101170(e)(3)