PRIDE AND JOY PRE-SCHOOL

1226 LIBERTY STREET, El Cerrito, CA 94530LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

5 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

August 12, 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
PRIDE AND JOY PRE-SCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
1226 LIBERTY STREET, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 95.5/100
Inspection record
5 inspections, last inspected August 12, 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

Aug 12, 2025

Last Inspection

28

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (3)

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3Type BComplaintMay 19, 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 05/19/2023 at 08:30 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nyeesha Blount conducted a unannounced Case management for Lead Testing/ exceedance at Pride and Joy Preschool. LPA met with Director Moilan Manning and explained the purpose of today's inspection. LPA toured the facility for a health and safety check. The water fountain outside in the backyard, exceeded the acceptable amount of lead allowed in a child care center. The director stated that facility has not used drinking fountain outdoor since 12/17/21 and will be permanently ceased. the drinking fountain are inaccessible to children in care. 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 Moilan, Manning. SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nyeesha Blount LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/19/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/19/2023 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: PRIDE AND JOY PRE-SCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 073405658 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 05/19/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 05/19/2023 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 will permanently cease Drinking fountain outdoor valves have been completely shut off. POC as of 05/19/2023. Corrections have been done. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there was a drinking foutain outdoor 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: 05/19/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/19/2023

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3Type BComplaintMay 19, 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 05/19/2023 at 08:30 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nyeesha Blount conducted a unannounced Case management for Lead Testing/ exceedance at Pride and Joy Preschool. LPA met with Director Moilan Manning and explained the purpose of today's inspection. LPA toured the facility for a health and safety check. The water fountain outside in the backyard, exceeded the acceptable amount of lead allowed in a child care center. The director stated that facility has not used drinking fountain outdoor since 12/17/21 and will be permanently ceased. the drinking fountain are inaccessible to children in care. 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 Moilan, Manning. SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nyeesha Blount LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/19/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/19/2023 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: PRIDE AND JOY PRE-SCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 073405658 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 05/19/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 05/19/2023 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 will permanently cease Drinking fountain outdoor valves have been completely shut off. POC as of 05/19/2023. Corrections have been done. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there was a drinking foutain outdoor 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: 05/19/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/19/2023

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3ComplaintMay 19, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRIDE AND JOY PRE-SCHOOL's safety grade?

PRIDE AND JOY PRE-SCHOOL 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 PRIDE AND JOY PRE-SCHOOL have?

PRIDE AND JOY PRE-SCHOOL has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was PRIDE AND JOY PRE-SCHOOL last inspected?

PRIDE AND JOY PRE-SCHOOL was last inspected on August 12, 2025.

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