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CITY OF MENLO PARK-MENLO CHILDREN'S CTR-PRESCHOOL

801 LAUREL STREET, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Facility:
414002020
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:
72

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionFebruary 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 9, 2026

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for CITY OF MENLO PARK-MENLO CHILDREN'S CTR-PRESCHOOL from April 22, 2022 through February 9, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 18, 2024 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of July 18, 2024.

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
6

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 5 local median in 94025

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.67
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
23%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.04

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.

Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 4 children who were below 24 months did not have infant sleeping logs conducted nor completed which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 18, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(2)(B) - 101429(a)(2)(B)
Official code
101429(a)(2)(B)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Sign In and Sign Out (b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 sign in sheets were missing signatures throughout the month which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 18, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229.1(b) - 101229.1(b)
Official code
101229.1(b)
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b)(1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on results received from the certified water samplers, the facility exceeded 5.5 ppb of lead in their water source in faucets A, G, and H. This pose a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on results received from the certified water samplers, the facility exceeded 5.5 ppb of lead in their water source in faucets A, G, and H. This pose a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 4, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
101170(e)(1): Criminal Record Clearance: 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: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, Observations, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as there is an individual who is not fringerprint cleared, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on interviews, Observations, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as there is an individual who is not fringerprint cleared, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 13, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
Official code
101170(e)(1)