NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDCARE CENTER
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
3 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
November 5, 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
- NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDCARE CENTER
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 904 WESTERN DRIVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- C (Average), score 73.8/100
- Inspection record
- 3 inspections, last inspected November 5, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
12
Total Violations
Nov 5, 2025
Last Inspection
36
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (12)
Based on record review, Staff #2 and #4 are missing proof that they completed the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Based on staff interviews, there were lack of supervision for four children (C1, C2, C3, C4) during outdoor play time on 10/22/2025.
Based on record review, Staff #2 and #4 are missing proof that they completed the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.
Based on director's statement and record review, the facility did not complete the lead testing requirement by not having the drinking water and food preparation faucet tested for lead prior to January 1, 2023. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Based on director's statement and record review, the facility did not complete the lead testing requirement by not having the drinking water and food preparation faucet tested for lead prior to January 1, 2023. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Get Inspection Alerts
Be the first to know when new inspections or violations are reported for NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDCARE CENTER.
Nearby Daycares in Santa Cruz
BALLA, GUSTAVO AND SARA
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
BARE, LAURA
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
CASTILLO, ADRIANA
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
BAYSIDE BAPTIST CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
1335 SEABRIGHT AVENUE
MESSIAH LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL AND DAY CARE
801 HIGH STREET
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDCARE CENTER's safety grade?
NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDCARE CENTER has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 73.8 out of 100.
How many violations does NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDCARE CENTER have?
NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDCARE CENTER has 12 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.
When was NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDCARE CENTER last inspected?
NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDCARE CENTER was last inspected on November 5, 2025.