CITY OF EL CERRITO COMM. SVCS. - HARDING PARK

7115 C STREET, El Cerrito, CA 94530LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

3 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

May 14, 2024

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
CITY OF EL CERRITO COMM. SVCS. - HARDING PARK
License number
Not listed
Location
7115 C STREET, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 95.5/100
Inspection record
3 inspections, last inspected May 14, 2024
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

May 14, 2024

Last Inspection

50

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (3)

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3ComplaintMay 24, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3Type BComplaintMay 24, 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 05/24/2023 at 3:45PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nyeesha Blount conducted a unannounced Case management for Lead Testing/ exceedance at City of El Cerrito Comm Svcs Harding Park. LPA met with Director Banuelos, Lila and explained the purpose of today's inspection. LPA toured the facility for a health and safety check. The sink fountain in classroom B exceeded the acceptable amount of lead allowed in a child care center. The director stated that facility has used the sinks since facility opened in classroom A & B and have been replaced. The following deficiency was observed (See LIC 809-D.) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Banuelos, Lila. .. SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nyeesha Blount LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/24/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/24/2023 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: CITY OF EL CERRITO COMM. SVCS. - HARDING PARK FACILITY NUMBER: 070209620 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 05/24/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 05/24/2023 Section Cited 101700.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Licensee shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The facility has replaced both sink fountains in classroom A & B. No plan of Correction is needed. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there was a sink fountain in classroom B had a lead exceedance, which poses a potential Health and Safety risk to persons in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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:Mayla Mendoza LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Nyeesha Blount LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/24/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/24/2023

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3Type BComplaintMay 24, 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 05/24/2023 at 3:45PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nyeesha Blount conducted a unannounced Case management for Lead Testing/ exceedance at City of El Cerrito Comm Svcs Harding Park. LPA met with Director Banuelos, Lila and explained the purpose of today's inspection. LPA toured the facility for a health and safety check. The sink fountain in classroom B exceeded the acceptable amount of lead allowed in a child care center. The director stated that facility has used the sinks since facility opened in classroom A & B and have been replaced. The following deficiency was observed (See LIC 809-D.) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Banuelos, Lila. .. SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nyeesha Blount LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/24/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/24/2023 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: CITY OF EL CERRITO COMM. SVCS. - HARDING PARK FACILITY NUMBER: 070209620 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 05/24/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 05/24/2023 Section Cited 101700.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Licensee shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The facility has replaced both sink fountains in classroom A & B. No plan of Correction is needed. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there was a sink fountain in classroom B had a lead exceedance, which poses a potential Health and Safety risk to persons in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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:Mayla Mendoza LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Nyeesha Blount LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/24/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/24/2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CITY OF EL CERRITO COMM. SVCS. - HARDING PARK's safety grade?

CITY OF EL CERRITO COMM. SVCS. - HARDING PARK 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 CITY OF EL CERRITO COMM. SVCS. - HARDING PARK have?

CITY OF EL CERRITO COMM. SVCS. - HARDING PARK has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CITY OF EL CERRITO COMM. SVCS. - HARDING PARK last inspected?

CITY OF EL CERRITO COMM. SVCS. - HARDING PARK was last inspected on May 14, 2024.

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