CHEN, HELEN Y.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94112, San Francisco, CA 94112LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

12 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 4, 2026

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
CHEN, HELEN Y.
License number
384004607
Location
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94112, San Francisco, CA 94112
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 70.0/100
Inspection record
12 inspections, last inspected February 4, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average70.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

18

Total Violations

Feb 4, 2026

Last Inspection

14

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (18)

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(8)Type BSep 22, 2025

Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: The licensee shall update the roster and submit to CCL by due date, 10-6-25

CRITICALHEALTHCCR 102391(c)Type ASep 22, 2025

Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs observed 13 dropped off with 3 staff members going in to the facility. Upon entering into the facility and during the inspection LPAs were able to verified 2 staff members and 12 children. LPAs requested to inspect the off limit areas and Ms. Chen said she does not have the keys to open the rooms.

Resolution: Follow up inspection will be conducted.

CRITICALHEALTHCCR 102416.5(d)(2)Type ASep 22, 2025

Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs observed 13 children being dropped off at the facility and observed 12 children inside the facility (2 infants, 10 preschool children). Based on record reviewed provided by Ms. Chen, no TK and/or elementary children records.

Resolution: Follow up inspection will be conducted.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102425(j)(1)Type BSep 22, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: C1, C3 do not have sleep log available for review. The facility shall conduct 15 min check and log sheet to be submitted to CCL by due date, 10-6-25.

CRITICALHEALTHCCR 102416.5(e)Type AAug 20, 2024

LPA and the licensee, Helen entered the facility together and LPA observed one helper supervising 11 children. Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: The licensee arrived at the facility and the deficiency cited is corrected.

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type BAug 20, 2024

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: The licensee needs to renew mandated reporter training by due date.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102391(b)Type BAug 20, 2024

LPA waited outside for 20 mins, helper did not answer the door. Because this is the same citation cited within one year, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. A civil penalty of $250 was issued today.

Resolution: The licensee, Helen arrived at the facility and let LPA inpsect the facility.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102421(a)Type BAug 20, 2024

Based on record review, C1,C4,C5,C6 missing records, C7,C8,C9.C10.C11 missing files. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: The facility needs to submit missing documents by due date.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102421(b)Type BSep 18, 2023

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102419(d)(1)Type BSep 18, 2023

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(8)Type BSep 18, 2023

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102425(j)(2)Type BSep 18, 2023

SleepLog was not available. Based on today's inspection and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102370(d)Type BSep 18, 2023

Based on record review, one staff fingerprint is not assoicate to this facility. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102391(b)Type BSep 18, 2023

LPA introduced herself with proper identification, the helper answered the door twice and did not allow LPA to inspect. Based on today's inspection, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Inspection authority regulation was explained to the licensee, Helen Chen. If this occurred again, civil penalty of $500 will be issued.

Resolution: The licensee arrived at the facility 30 mins later and LPA and the licensee entered the facility together. The deficiency has been corrected.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102416.1(a)Type BSep 18, 2023

No staff files. The facility needs lic9052, immunication, tb, flu on file. Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102418(g)Type BSep 18, 2023

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102418(g)(1)Type BSep 18, 2023

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102419(d)Type BSep 18, 2023

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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PRESCHOOL (CENTER)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHEN, HELEN Y.'s safety grade?

CHEN, HELEN Y. has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 70.0 out of 100.

How many violations does CHEN, HELEN Y. have?

CHEN, HELEN Y. has 18 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 15 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CHEN, HELEN Y. last inspected?

CHEN, HELEN Y. was last inspected on February 4, 2026.

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