CREATIVE WORLD

14830 WASHINGTON AVENUE, San Leandro, CA 94578LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

27 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 17, 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
CREATIVE WORLD
License number
Not listed
Location
14830 WASHINGTON AVENUE, San Leandro, CA 94578
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
27 inspections, last inspected February 17, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

52

Total Violations

Feb 17, 2026

Last Inspection

32

Capacity

Complaint History

9 complaint investigations on record.

13

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

4

Unsubstantiated

Feb 17, 2026
1 substantiated2 citations
Jan 2, 2026
1 unsubstantiated
Sep 17, 2025
2 unsubstantiated
Sep 15, 2025
3 substantiated1 unsubstantiated3 citations
Apr 30, 2025
1 substantiated1 citation
Jul 24, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation
Apr 14, 2024
5 substantiated4 citations
Aug 10, 2022
1 substantiated1 citation
Jul 29, 2022
1 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (52)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintFeb 17, 2026

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintFeb 17, 2026

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 15, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 15, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 15, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2025

101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(h)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2025

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type AComplaintSep 10, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type AComplaintSep 10, 2025

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintSep 10, 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 BComplaintSep 10, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(1)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2025

(1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(1)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2025

(1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(h)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2025

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2025

(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.955(a)(3)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2025

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintSep 10, 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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintSep 10, 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 BComplaintSep 10, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.4(a)(2)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2025

(2) The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children. Space planning and usage for the toddler component shall be governed by the provisions of Section 101438.3. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space must be approved by the Department.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(1)ComplaintSep 10, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintSep 10, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(2)ComplaintSep 10, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintSep 10, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.955(a)(3)ComplaintSep 10, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)ComplaintSep 10, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(1)ComplaintSep 10, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)(b)ComplaintSep 10, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)ComplaintSep 10, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.4(a)(2)ComplaintSep 10, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintSep 10, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(h)ComplaintSep 10, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2025

Based on observation the email sent to families was a form of retaliation for a complaint that was filed to the facility. This poses a potential health and safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2025

Based on LPA's interviews with 10 parents, at least 4 parents mentioned the staff was not providing adequate supervision to children in care. This poses a potential risk to Health, Safety and Personal Rights to children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)(b)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2025

(h) Personnel that pose a threat to the health and safety of children shall be relieved of their duties. This requiremnt was not met as evidenced by, through LPAs investigation it was found that facility staff were required to work at the facility with the children when they were ill. This presents a potential risk to the health and saftey of the children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)(b)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2025

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.2(e)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2025

Through LPAs investigation it was found that child(ren) in care had been hit by facility staff. This presents a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.4(a)(2)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2025

(2) The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children. Space planning and usage for the toddler component shall be governed by the provisions of Section 101438.3. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space must be approved by the Department.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.955(a)(3)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2025

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.2(e)ComplaintSep 10, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2025

(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type AComplaintSep 10, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.2(e)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2025

(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type AComplaintSep 10, 2025

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 30, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 24, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 14, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 14, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 14, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 14, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 10, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 29, 2022

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CREATIVE WORLD's safety grade?

CREATIVE WORLD has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does CREATIVE WORLD have?

CREATIVE WORLD has 52 total violations on record, including 12 critical, 40 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CREATIVE WORLD last inspected?

CREATIVE WORLD was last inspected on February 17, 2026.

Has CREATIVE WORLD had any complaints?

CREATIVE WORLD has 9 complaint investigations on record, with 13 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 4 unsubstantiated.

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