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GARDEN SCHOOL, THE

4037 24TH STREET, San Francisco, CA 94114

Facility:
384004582
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:
24

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMarch 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 27, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for GARDEN SCHOOL, THE from September 27, 2022 through March 27, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 15, 2024 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of February 16, 2024.

Four later inspections, from March 6, 2024 through March 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

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 7 local median in 94114

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.57
Local median
0.27

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.38

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
101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the Center did not comply with the section cited above in that the Center had 27 children present today. The Center did not follow its licensed limitations of 24 capacity, which poses immediate health, safety, or personal rights risks to children in care.
Report comments
Based on observation and interview, the Center did not comply with the section cited above in that the Center had 27 children present today. The Center did not follow its licensed limitations of 24 capacity, which poses immediate health, safety, or personal rights risks to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 16, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
Official code
101161(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
101215.1 Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties. (f) When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made for a fully qualified teacher as specified in Section 101216.1(c) to act as substitute. This substitute child care center director shall be aware of center operations, including total enrollment; shall be trained in program operation; and shall be designated as an authorized person to correct operational deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to children's health and safety. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the Center did not comply with the abovementioned section. The Center did not assign a person in charge or appoint a substitute childcare center Director when the Director was absent. Each of the teachers who were present upon LPA entrance to the Center confirmed that they were not assigned as a substitute director or in charge of the Center, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on observation and interview, the Center did not comply with the abovementioned section. The Center did not assign a person in charge or appoint a substitute childcare center Director when the Director was absent. Each of the teachers who were present upon LPA entrance to the Center confirmed that they were not assigned as a substitute director or in charge of the Center, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 29, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101215.1(f) - 101215.1(f)
Official code
101215.1(f)
View official report
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Lead Testing (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the above-referenced section. Water fixtures were not tested for lead after the due date of January 1, 2023, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 19, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
Official code
1597.16(a)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: This requirement is not met, as evidenced by a records review. Three out of five teachers did not have complete immunizations on file. Not having updated immunizations on file for teachers could present health and safety risks to the children.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 19, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
Official code
1596.7995(a)(1)