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CHALLENGE SCHOOL (PS)

1661 FASHION ISLAND BLVD., San Mateo, CA 94404

Facility:
414002960
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:
88

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionMarch 7, 2024
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 7, 2024

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for CHALLENGE SCHOOL (PS) from March 8, 2022 through March 7, 2024.

One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 22, 2024 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of February 23, 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
5

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 5 local median in 94404

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.2
Local median
0.45

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
20%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

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
Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status (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 is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There were 25 children in a classroom that can only accomidate 13 kids, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Per measurements of classrrom, the square footage 461.21 sq ft divided by 35 equals 13 children in classroom 1(Big Catapiller room). Classroom 4 (Small Caterpiller room) accomidates 7. LPAs observed Room 1 (combined caterpillar rooms) to be over capacity.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 23, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
Official code
101161(a)