HIGHLANDS RECREATION DISTRICT

1851 LEXINGTON AVENUE, San Mateo, CA 94402PENDING
A

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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

9 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: PENDING

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 30, 2026

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
HIGHLANDS RECREATION DISTRICT
License number
Not listed
Location
1851 LEXINGTON AVENUE, San Mateo, CA 94402
Status
PENDING
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 95.5/100
Inspection record
9 inspections, last inspected January 30, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent95.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing85/100
Compliance95/100

4

Total Violations

Jan 30, 2026

Last Inspection

38

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

2

Unsubstantiated

Jan 17, 2024
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (4)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJan 17, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 24, 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 10/24/2023 at 8:55AM. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luis J. Gomez met with Assistant Director, Stacy Ahlf for compliant inspection. Purpose of this report is case management to cite for deficiencies observed during complaint inspection. Present was the director, and 9 staff supervising 24 children. LPA inspected facility, indoors and outdoors, for health and safety hazards. During inspection, LPA interviewed facility staff, observations, and reviewed facility records. At 9:00AM., Based on observations and interviews, LPA confirmed accessible cleaning solution, spray bottle, in the Tiger classroom. Based on today’s inspection, deficiencies were observed in the areas evacuated according the Title 22 Division 12 of Ca. Code of Regulations and cited on the 809D. An exit interview, appeal rights, and plan of correction was discussed with Director, Linda Friedlin. A copy of this report with the appeal rights was provided, and signature of this form acknowledges the receipt of these documents. Report was reviewed with Director, Linda Friedlin. Notice of site visit was provided and shall remain posted for 30 days. LPA unable to print report during inspection. Copy of report will be sent to facility. SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luis Gomez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2023 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: HIGHLANDS RECREATION DISTRICT FACILITY NUMBER: 414001561 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 10/24/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 10/27/2023 Section Cited CCR 101238(g) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101238(g) Building and Grounds: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Cleaning solution, spray bottle was removed during inspection. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14At 9:00AM., Based on observations and interviews, LPA confirmed accessible cleaning solution, spray bottle, in the Tiger classroom. This poses a potential health and safety 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:Marie Rodriguez LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Luis Gomez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2023

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintOct 24, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 24, 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 10/24/2023 at 8:55AM. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luis J. Gomez met with Assistant Director, Stacy Ahlf for compliant inspection. Purpose of this report is case management to cite for deficiencies observed during complaint inspection. Present was the director, and 9 staff supervising 24 children. LPA inspected facility, indoors and outdoors, for health and safety hazards. During inspection, LPA interviewed facility staff, observations, and reviewed facility records. At 9:00AM., Based on observations and interviews, LPA confirmed accessible cleaning solution, spray bottle, in the Tiger classroom. Based on today’s inspection, deficiencies were observed in the areas evacuated according the Title 22 Division 12 of Ca. Code of Regulations and cited on the 809D. An exit interview, appeal rights, and plan of correction was discussed with Director, Linda Friedlin. A copy of this report with the appeal rights was provided, and signature of this form acknowledges the receipt of these documents. Report was reviewed with Director, Linda Friedlin. Notice of site visit was provided and shall remain posted for 30 days. LPA unable to print report during inspection. Copy of report will be sent to facility. SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luis Gomez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2023 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: HIGHLANDS RECREATION DISTRICT FACILITY NUMBER: 414001561 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 10/24/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 10/27/2023 Section Cited CCR 101238(g) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101238(g) Building and Grounds: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Cleaning solution, spray bottle was removed during inspection. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14At 9:00AM., Based on observations and interviews, LPA confirmed accessible cleaning solution, spray bottle, in the Tiger classroom. This poses a potential health and safety 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:Marie Rodriguez LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Luis Gomez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HIGHLANDS RECREATION DISTRICT's safety grade?

HIGHLANDS RECREATION DISTRICT 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 HIGHLANDS RECREATION DISTRICT have?

HIGHLANDS RECREATION DISTRICT has 4 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.

When was HIGHLANDS RECREATION DISTRICT last inspected?

HIGHLANDS RECREATION DISTRICT was last inspected on January 30, 2026.

Has HIGHLANDS RECREATION DISTRICT had any complaints?

HIGHLANDS RECREATION DISTRICT has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 2 unsubstantiated.

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