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Brave Christian Preschool · Preschool, Dublin

7500 Inspiration Drive, Dublin, CA 94568 · Alameda County
1 Type A citation in last 12 months4 substantiated complaintsChild care center (preschool)

Brave Christian Preschool is a licensed child care center in Dublin, CA, licensed for up to 132 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 1994. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 5 times and investigated 4 complaints, 4 of them substantiated. The state issued 11 citations, 2 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for supervision (3 of 11). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 Type A. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is #33 of 34 centers in Dublin and has more citations per inspection than 88% of California licensed centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 88%of 10,948 California licensed centers, per inspection, weighted by severity. Among the most cited
#33 of 34 centers in Dublin
2Type A citations
9Type B citations
5Inspections
4 of 4Complaints substantiated
11 citations from 16 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 24, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation issuedNo citationTop row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Supervision3
Building & playground safety3
Records & paperwork2
Caregiver conduct2
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Type ASep 24, 2026Case management visit (incident)Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
Based on the interviews and record reviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. C1 was left unattended in the classroom for approximately 2–3 minutes during the transition from the classroom to outdoor play, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. 8 An immediate civil penalty of $1000 for repeat violation is assessed today.
Plan of correction due Sep 25, 2026
Type BJul 8, 2026Case management visit (lead testing/exceedance)Building & playground safety
Lead in drinking water §101700.3(b)
Based on the record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, as four outlets were identified with lead levels of 5.5 ppb or greater, which exceeds the action level and poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 8 The facility shall submit the remediation results to CCLD by the Plan of Correction due date.
Plan of correction due Aug 10, 2026
Type BFeb 18, 2026Case management visit (incident)Records & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(f)
Based on interviews and documents recieved The facility did not inform the parent of the specific unusual incident or event that allegedly posed a threat to health and safety. This poses a potential health and safety risk.
Plan of correction due Mar 4, 2026
Type BJan 29, 2026Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Discipline §101223.2(a)
Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as termination was used as a form of discipline due to child's "behavior." Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. A copy of the completed training log shall submitted to the department by
Plan of correction due Feb 6, 2026
Type BJan 29, 2026Complaint investigationSupervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. It was determined that a child was left without adult supervision which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 6, 2026
Type BDec 9, 2025Complaint investigationBuilding & playground safety
Fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies §101239(a)(1)
Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The Fireside Room heater is not currently functioning, and the room is being utilized on a daily basis for activities, scheduled at staggered times for each classroom which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Dec 15, 2025
Type BFeb 6, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food service §101227(a)(19)
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the inspection, LPA observed expired food (milk and yogurt) in the kitchen, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 6, 2025
Type AApr 23, 2024Case management visit (incident)Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
101229(a)(1)Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision:(a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation This requirement is not met as evidence by: 1 The facility has already conducted in-house training on care and supervision. During the inspection, LPA received a copy of the training provided to the staff. The director also submitted a written plan to the LPA on how the facility and staff will ensure complete supervision of all children in care. Based on the interviews and record reviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. (C1) was left unattended in the bathroom for approximately 5 minutes, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. 8 An immediate civil penalty of 500$ is assessed today
Plan of correction due Apr 24, 2024
Type BSep 7, 2022Case management visit (other)Building & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)
Based on Lead Testing Samples the facility has multiple water faucets and fountains for lead exposure. This is an potential risk to Health and Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care. 8 Since the facility has opt to repair/replace the water outlets, a follow up water sample shall be taken following the lead testing protocol.
Plan of correction due Sep 28, 2022
Type BJan 7, 2022Case management visit (other)Records & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(d)(1)(E)
Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in... Events reported shall include the following: (E) Epidemic outbreaks. This was not met as evidence by: 1 Director will submit an unusual incident report (LIC 624) for 12/20/2021 within 7 business days. Based on observation, interviews and record review the facility did not report to licensing within 24 hours that the facility had a positive covid on 12/20/2021 which poses a potential risk to the health safety of children in care. 8 Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are $250 per violation and $100 per day until corrected.
Plan of correction due Jan 7, 2022
Type BJan 3, 2022Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(2)
The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations... This was not met as evidence by: 1 Director will notify all staff and parents that mask are required while indoors immediately. Director will post Guidance for the Use of Masks by the CA Dept. of Public Health for all parents and staff by 1/10/2022. Based on observation, interviews and record review, the facility did not ensure staff and children wore mask indoors during the mask mandate which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety to children in care. 8 Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are $250 per violation and $100 per day until corrected.
Plan of correction due Jan 7, 2022

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Complaint investigations

SubstantiatedJan 29, 2026Complaint investigationreceived Jan 23, 2026
Substantiated allegation:
-The facility did not follow proper procedure when terminated the child.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedJan 29, 2026Complaint investigationreceived Jan 29, 2026
Substantiated allegation:
-Staff did not provide adequate supervision of a daycare child
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedDec 9, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Dec 4, 2025
Substantiated allegation:
-Staff do not ensure day care children are provided a comfortable temperature.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedJan 3, 2022Complaint investigationreceived Dec 24, 2021
Substantiated allegation:
Staff not wearing mask
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.

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About this center

Licensed capacity132 children
License typeChild care center (preschool)
License statusLicensed
Licensed sinceMar 1, 1994
LicenseeValley Christian Center Of Dublin
AdministratorRina Jarin
Phone(925) 560-6235
State facility #010205821

Common questions

Does Brave Christian Preschool take infants?

Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children.

Has Brave Christian Preschool had any serious violations?

California issued 2 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Sep 24, 2026, for care and supervision. Each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Brave Christian Preschool?

California investigated 4 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 4. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.

How does Brave Christian Preschool compare with other daycares in Dublin?

It is #33 of 34 centers in Dublin by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 88% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Brave Christian Preschool last inspected?

Apr 2, 2026. No citations were issued during that visit.

How much does Brave Christian Preschool cost?

California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Brave Christian Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Alameda County, which includes Dublin, was $1,547 a month for preschoolers (about $1,950 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.

Who runs Brave Christian Preschool?

The licensee is Valley Christian Center Of Dublin, and the administrator listed with the state is Rina Jarin.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from California Department of Social Services inspection and complaint reports. Type A citations are the state’s most serious category (an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or personal rights); Type B citations are a potential risk. A citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall. Complaint allegations appear here only when the state substantiated them.

To read the full state reports, search facility number 010205821 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.