Primrose School of Walnut Creek

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: One playground did not have the required six inches of loose fill. Areas around the fall zone had dirt exposed.

Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified by the state Jun 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training, and it must be documented.

State rule 746.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: Two staff members did not the required 24hours of training.

Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified by the state Jun 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: It was determined that the caregiver was not aware of the number of children in their group, as three children had exited the classroom unnoticed. The caregiver was not aware the children were missing until one of their parents arrived for pickup. (Note: The caregiver is no longer employed).

Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: It was determined that three children exited the classroom without the caregiver's knowledge and were later found unsupervised on the playground. (Note: The caregiver is no longer employed).

Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"

Inspector's note: The caregiver responsible for the supervision of the children was observed using their personal cell phone while in the classroom. (Note: The caregiver is no longer employed).

Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must complete pre-service training as the state requires.

State rule 746.1301(a)(2)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training"

Inspector's note: Two caregivers only completed 8 of the required 24 clock hours of training for their previous training year. One caregiver only completed 17 of the required 24 clock hours of training for their previous training year. (Note: The 3 caregivers will need to make-up the training hours and the hours will not be counted towards their current training year).

Corrected Jun 25, 2025, verified by the state Jun 27, 2025.

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: A child's food allergy plan was not signed and dated by the parent or health care professional.

Corrected Jun 18, 2025, verified by the state Jun 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold the required admission information.

State rule 746.603(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Admission Information"

Inspector's note: One child did not have complete admission informationon file.

Corrected Jun 16, 2025, verified by the state Jun 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: Two children did not have a health statement on file.

Corrected Jun 20, 2025, verified by the state Jun 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: One child did not have a current immunization record on file.

Corrected Jun 18, 2025, verified by the state Jun 24, 2025.