HEADSUP! CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

2800 WEST BAYSHORE ROAD, Palo Alto, CA 94303LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

10 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 30, 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
HEADSUP! CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
2800 WEST BAYSHORE ROAD, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 73.8/100
Inspection record
10 inspections, last inspected October 30, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average73.8 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing55/100
Compliance0/100

13

Total Violations

Oct 30, 2025

Last Inspection

24

Capacity

Complaint History

3 complaint investigations on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

5

Unsubstantiated

Oct 30, 2025
2 unsubstantiated
Sep 10, 2024
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated1 citation
Feb 22, 2021
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (13)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Oct 17, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(b)Oct 17, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(b)(8)(C)Oct 17, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(C)Oct 17, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(b)(8)(C)Type BOct 17, 2025

(C) A signed consent form for emergency medical treatment unless the child's authorized representative has signed the statement specified in Section 101220(f).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(C)Type BOct 17, 2025

(C) An infant shall not be swaddled while in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(C)Type BOct 17, 2025

(C) An infant shall not be swaddled while in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(b)(8)(C)Type BOct 17, 2025

(C) A signed consent form for emergency medical treatment unless the child's authorized representative has signed the statement specified in Section 101220(f).

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Type AOct 17, 2025

(1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. Under no circumstances shall ANY infant be left unattended.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(b)Type BOct 17, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Type AOct 17, 2025

(1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. Under no circumstances shall ANY infant be left unattended.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(b)Type BOct 17, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 10, 2024

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEADSUP! CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER's safety grade?

HEADSUP! CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 73.8 out of 100.

How many violations does HEADSUP! CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER have?

HEADSUP! CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER has 13 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 10 serious, and 0 minor.

When was HEADSUP! CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER last inspected?

HEADSUP! CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER was last inspected on October 30, 2025.

Has HEADSUP! CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER had any complaints?

HEADSUP! CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER has 3 complaint investigations on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 5 unsubstantiated.

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