City of San Rafael - Pickleweed P/s
40 CANAL STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 50% violation rate, no complaints on record, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 44
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 14, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing Subsequent to Initial Licensure, a Person Specified in Subdivision (B) Who Is Not Exempt From Fingerprinting Shall Obtain Either A…HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Based on observation,interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in staff member did not have crimminal record clearance and another staff member was not associated to facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/15/2025
- Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (D) Disaster Drills Shall Be Conducted at Least Every Six Months. (2) The Drills Shall Be Documented. This Documentation Shall Be Kept in the Child…CCR 101174(d)(2)
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Disaster drills were not documented which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/21/2025
- Personnel Requirements (2) Each Person Specified in (G) Above Shall Have a Health-screening Report Signed by the Person Performing the Screening. This Report Shall Indicate The…CCR 101216(g)(2)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in staff members not having lic 503 and proof of immunizaions or flu declinations which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/28/2025
Oct 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 01223 Personal Rights (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…CCR 101223(a)(3)
, the center will submit all training materials and the teachers' attendance confirmations to the Licensing Office. Once received, the deficiency will be cleared. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 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. Ali Zebila NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Jaclyn Naves NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/21/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/21/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3
Nov 21, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Requirements (F) At Least One Staff Member Who Is Trained in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Pediatric First Aid Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section…CCR 101216(f)
Based on interview and 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. POC Due Date: 12/21/2022
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