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CREATIVE GARDENS

1429 VALENCIA STREET, San Francisco, CA 94110

Facility:
384004111
Type:
INFANT 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:
20

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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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 September 17, 2021 through June 25, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 9, 2024 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of April 12, 2024.

Four later inspections, from May 23, 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

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

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 55 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.2
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
20%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.22

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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101416.5(b) Staff-Infant Ratio. (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on evidence collected, LPA determine facility operating out of the required Infant-Staff ratio(4:1). This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on evidence collected, LPA determine facility operating out of the required Infant-Staff ratio(4:1). This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 12, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.5(b) - 101416.5(b)
Official code
101416.5(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
101427(h) Infant Care Food Services: (h) Infants who are unable to hold a bottle shall be held by a staff person or other adult for bottle feeding. At no time shall a bottle be propped for an infant. An infant shall not be allowed to carry a bottle while ambulatory. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, LPA confirmed, LPA confirmed staff using equipment (Bib) to prop-up bottle during infant feeding. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on observation and interviews, LPA confirmed, LPA confirmed staff using equipment (Bib) to prop-up bottle during infant feeding. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 16, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101427(h) - 101427(h)
Official code
101427(h)