CONTRA COSTA CO. HEAD START - BALBOA CDC

1001 S. 57TH STREET, Richmond, CA 94804LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

21 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

December 18, 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
CONTRA COSTA CO. HEAD START - BALBOA CDC
License number
Not listed
Location
1001 S. 57TH STREET, Richmond, CA 94804
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 62.3/100
Inspection record
21 inspections, last inspected December 18, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average62.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety70/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance75/100

20

Total Violations

Dec 18, 2025

Last Inspection

140

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (20)

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintDec 18, 2025

document review and licensee interview. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)1Type AComplaintDec 18, 2025

(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (6) A signed copy of the admission agreement specified in Section 101219.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)1Type AComplaintDec 18, 2025

(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (6) A signed copy of the admission agreement specified in Section 101219.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintDec 18, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintDec 18, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintDec 18, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintDec 18, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintDec 18, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintDec 18, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintDec 18, 2025

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintDec 18, 2025

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 18, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 18, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 18, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 18, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintDec 18, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Type AComplaintJan 26, 2023

(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)(1)Type BComplaintJan 26, 2023

(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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Type AComplaintJan 26, 2023

(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)(1)Type BComplaintJan 26, 2023

(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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CONTRA COSTA CO. HEAD START - BALBOA CDC's safety grade?

CONTRA COSTA CO. HEAD START - BALBOA CDC has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 62.3 out of 100.

How many violations does CONTRA COSTA CO. HEAD START - BALBOA CDC have?

CONTRA COSTA CO. HEAD START - BALBOA CDC has 20 total violations on record, including 8 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CONTRA COSTA CO. HEAD START - BALBOA CDC last inspected?

CONTRA COSTA CO. HEAD START - BALBOA CDC was last inspected on December 18, 2025.

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