SACRED HEART PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN (PSK)

50 EMILIE AVENUE, Atherton, CA 94027LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

5 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

April 3, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
SACRED HEART PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN (PSK)
License number
Not listed
Location
50 EMILIE AVENUE, Atherton, CA 94027
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 95.5/100
Inspection record
5 inspections, last inspected April 3, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent95.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety85/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

3

Total Violations

Apr 3, 2025

Last Inspection

96

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (3)

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3Type BComplaintSep 28, 2023

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 9/28/23 at approximately 2:00 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Nathan Garcia conducted an unannounced, case management inspection for the Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of Lead in Child Care Center's water. LPA met with the director, Jacqueline Cowans. LPA explained the purpose of the visits and was given a tour of the facility. Present in facility are 44 children, present with 6 staff members. LPA discussed the new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires the Lead Testing of water in the Child Care Center with the site director during the inspection. All Child Care Centers that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, must have their water tested and post the results by January 1, 2023, and every 5 years after the date of the first testing. The facility received the ALE report from the Vendor on 8/4/2023. Test results for this facility that exceeded a higher level of parts per billion (ppb) allowed, 5.5 ppb. The facility was proactive in getting facility faucets tested and putting signs indicating that the water fountain/kitchen fixture is not for drinking and or currently out of order. Per director, the affected fixture A (7) has been replaced on 8/19/23 and tested on 9/21/23 and are waiting for the retest results. LPA observed that fixture A is located in the staff lounge. The facility is using other sources of water, sink that passed the tests, for food preparation and water ingestion. LPA obtained the copies of the External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist (LIC9276), Facility Sketch (LIC999), in an email to the LPA from Anna Reitman. * See next page for deficiencies cited today This report was reviewed and signed by Director, Jacqueline Cowans. This report and notice of Site visit and appeal rights were provided to the licensee and must remain posted for 30 days. SUPERVISORS NAME: Daniel J Oquendo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nathan Garcia LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/28/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/28/2023 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: SACRED HEART PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN (PSK) FACILITY NUMBER: 410509784 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 09/28/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 10/30/2023 Section Cited 101700.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101700.3 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:1 2 3 4 5 6 7The facility replaced and retested the affected fixture on 9/21/23. The facility is waiting for the results from the certified water samplers. Once the new results are available, the facility will forward them to LPA for review 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on results received from the certified water samplers, the facility exceeded 5.4 ppb of lead in their water source. Once received, the facility took immediate and proper actions to remediate the fixtures. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14The results from retest samples are still pending from the certified water samplers. 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Daniel J Oquendo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Nathan Garcia LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/28/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/28/2023

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3Type BComplaintSep 28, 2023

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 9/28/23 at approximately 2:00 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Nathan Garcia conducted an unannounced, case management inspection for the Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of Lead in Child Care Center's water. LPA met with the director, Jacqueline Cowans. LPA explained the purpose of the visits and was given a tour of the facility. Present in facility are 44 children, present with 6 staff members. LPA discussed the new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires the Lead Testing of water in the Child Care Center with the site director during the inspection. All Child Care Centers that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, must have their water tested and post the results by January 1, 2023, and every 5 years after the date of the first testing. The facility received the ALE report from the Vendor on 8/4/2023. Test results for this facility that exceeded a higher level of parts per billion (ppb) allowed, 5.5 ppb. The facility was proactive in getting facility faucets tested and putting signs indicating that the water fountain/kitchen fixture is not for drinking and or currently out of order. Per director, the affected fixture A (7) has been replaced on 8/19/23 and tested on 9/21/23 and are waiting for the retest results. LPA observed that fixture A is located in the staff lounge. The facility is using other sources of water, sink that passed the tests, for food preparation and water ingestion. LPA obtained the copies of the External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist (LIC9276), Facility Sketch (LIC999), in an email to the LPA from Anna Reitman. * See next page for deficiencies cited today This report was reviewed and signed by Director, Jacqueline Cowans. This report and notice of Site visit and appeal rights were provided to the licensee and must remain posted for 30 days. SUPERVISORS NAME: Daniel J Oquendo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nathan Garcia LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/28/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/28/2023 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: SACRED HEART PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN (PSK) FACILITY NUMBER: 410509784 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 09/28/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 10/30/2023 Section Cited 101700.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101700.3 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:1 2 3 4 5 6 7The facility replaced and retested the affected fixture on 9/21/23. The facility is waiting for the results from the certified water samplers. Once the new results are available, the facility will forward them to LPA for review 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on results received from the certified water samplers, the facility exceeded 5.4 ppb of lead in their water source. Once received, the facility took immediate and proper actions to remediate the fixtures. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14The results from retest samples are still pending from the certified water samplers. 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Daniel J Oquendo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Nathan Garcia LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/28/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/28/2023

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3ComplaintSep 28, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SACRED HEART PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN (PSK)'s safety grade?

SACRED HEART PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN (PSK) has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 95.5 out of 100.

How many violations does SACRED HEART PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN (PSK) have?

SACRED HEART PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN (PSK) has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was SACRED HEART PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN (PSK) last inspected?

SACRED HEART PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN (PSK) was last inspected on April 3, 2025.

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