PALO ALTO FRIENDS NURSERY SCHOOL

957 COLORADO ST, Palo Alto, CA 94303LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

5 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 10, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
PALO ALTO FRIENDS NURSERY SCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
957 COLORADO ST, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 95.5/100
Inspection record
5 inspections, last inspected February 10, 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

Feb 10, 2025

Last Inspection

38

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (3)

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 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 August 28, 2023, at 2:10 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Mathew conducted a Case Management - Lead Testing/Exceedance Visit. LPA met with the Director Heather Barberena and advised her the purpose of the inspection. LPA was provided a tour of the facility inside and out. There were 5 children in care and 3 staff at the time of the inspection. LPA discussed to the Director that Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test. Health and Safety (HSC) Code section 1597.16 authorizes the Department to implement and administer procedures for lead testing at CCCs through written instructions until it adopts regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act. LPA discussed to the Director of the PIN 21-21-CCP - Release of the Written Directives for Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Centers Per AB 2370 https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2021/CCP/PIN-21-21-CCP.pdf Sample ID A drinking fountain_out dr nr of and sample ID C drinking fountain_hallway had a Lead Action Level of Exceedance Response of more than 5.5 ppb. The Director stated that once they received the report faucet was closed and facility is using bottle waters. Director also stated that they have plans to remove sources that tested high. LPA observed drinking fountains where covered and inaccessible LPA confirmed the Plan of Correction with the Director. Please see LIC 809D page for the citation. LPA generated a Proof of Correction Clearance Letter and provided a copy to the Director. Appeal rights provided. Exit interview was conducted with Director Heather Barberena SUPERVISORS NAME: Wynn Norona LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michael Mathew LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/28/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/28/2023 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: PALO ALTO FRIENDS NURSERY SCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 430700496 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 08/28/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 08/28/2023 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7LPA confirmed the Plan of Correction (Facility has closed the drinking fountain and facility is using bottle waters. Director also stated that they have plans to remove sources that tested high.). 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Sample ID A drinking fountain_out dr nr of and sample ID C drinking fountain_hallway had a Lead Action Level of Exceedance Response of more than 5.5ppb.This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children 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:Wynn Norona LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Michael Mathew LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/28/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/28/2023

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)ComplaintAug 28, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 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 August 28, 2023, at 2:10 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Mathew conducted a Case Management - Lead Testing/Exceedance Visit. LPA met with the Director Heather Barberena and advised her the purpose of the inspection. LPA was provided a tour of the facility inside and out. There were 5 children in care and 3 staff at the time of the inspection. LPA discussed to the Director that Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test. Health and Safety (HSC) Code section 1597.16 authorizes the Department to implement and administer procedures for lead testing at CCCs through written instructions until it adopts regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act. LPA discussed to the Director of the PIN 21-21-CCP - Release of the Written Directives for Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Centers Per AB 2370 https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2021/CCP/PIN-21-21-CCP.pdf Sample ID A drinking fountain_out dr nr of and sample ID C drinking fountain_hallway had a Lead Action Level of Exceedance Response of more than 5.5 ppb. The Director stated that once they received the report faucet was closed and facility is using bottle waters. Director also stated that they have plans to remove sources that tested high. LPA observed drinking fountains where covered and inaccessible LPA confirmed the Plan of Correction with the Director. Please see LIC 809D page for the citation. LPA generated a Proof of Correction Clearance Letter and provided a copy to the Director. Appeal rights provided. Exit interview was conducted with Director Heather Barberena SUPERVISORS NAME: Wynn Norona LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michael Mathew LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/28/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/28/2023 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: PALO ALTO FRIENDS NURSERY SCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 430700496 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 08/28/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 08/28/2023 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7LPA confirmed the Plan of Correction (Facility has closed the drinking fountain and facility is using bottle waters. Director also stated that they have plans to remove sources that tested high.). 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Sample ID A drinking fountain_out dr nr of and sample ID C drinking fountain_hallway had a Lead Action Level of Exceedance Response of more than 5.5ppb.This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children 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:Wynn Norona LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Michael Mathew LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/28/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/28/2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PALO ALTO FRIENDS NURSERY SCHOOL's safety grade?

PALO ALTO FRIENDS NURSERY 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 PALO ALTO FRIENDS NURSERY SCHOOL have?

PALO ALTO FRIENDS NURSERY SCHOOL has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was PALO ALTO FRIENDS NURSERY SCHOOL last inspected?

PALO ALTO FRIENDS NURSERY SCHOOL was last inspected on February 10, 2025.

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