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King's Valley Preschool

4255 Clayton Rd, Concord, CA 94521 · Contra Costa County
3 Type A citations in last 12 months5 substantiated complaintsChild care center (preschool)

King's Valley Preschool is a licensed child care center in Concord, CA, licensed for up to 120 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 1994. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 3 times and investigated 7 complaints, 5 of them substantiated. The state issued 24 citations, 4 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for caregiver conduct (7 of 24). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 Type A. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #55 of 56 centers in Concord and has more citations per inspection than 99% of California licensed centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 99%of 10,948 California licensed centers, per inspection, weighted by severity. Among the most cited
Tied for #55 of 56 centers in Concord
4Type A citations
20Type B citations
3Inspections
5 of 7Complaints substantiated
24 citations from 18 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 1, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 10, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 10, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 9, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 9, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation issuedNo citationTop row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct7
Records & paperwork4
Supervision4
Training & qualifications3
Staff ratios2
Health & medication2
Building & playground safety1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Type BJul 2, 2026Complaint investigationStaff ratios
Teacher-child ratio §101216.3(a)
Director will submit a plan to ensure that facility remains in ratio at all times to Licensing by 7/10/2026. According to staff, the facilicty has operated out of ratio on several occasions which poses a potential risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights 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 Jul 10, 2026
Type AJul 1, 2026Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(3)
The director will conduct a training with staff on personal right and the handling of children struggling with self regulation. A plan for the training shall be submitted to licensing by 7/2/2026 and submit proof of training and sign-in sheet to licensing once completed It was determined that a shelving unit was tipped over, forcing a child to fall out of the unit onto the floor which posed an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights 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 Jul 2, 2026
Type AJul 1, 2026Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(3)
The director will conduct a training with staff on personal right and the handling of children struggling with self regulation. A plan for the training shall be submitted to licensing by 7/2/2026 and submit proof of training and sign-in sheet to licensing once completed A child was confined to the bathroom as a form of discipline which posed an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights 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 Jul 2, 2026
Type AJul 1, 2026Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(2)
The director will conduct a training with staff on personal right and the handling of children struggling with self regulation. A plan for the training shall be submitted to licensing by 7/2/2026 and submit proof of training and sign-in sheet to licensing once completed During an incident when a child was forced out of a shelving unit, the shelving unit was tipped over by the staff member, causing toys in and on the shelf to fall on the child and other children in that area of the classroom which posed an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights 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 Jul 2, 2026
Type BJul 1, 2026Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(1)
The director will conduct a training with staff on personal right and the handling of children struggling with self regulation. A plan for the training shall be submitted to licensing by 7/2/2026 and submit proof of training and sign-in sheet to licensing once completed Staff yelled at children and spoke to children in a condescending manner which posed a potential risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights 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 Jul 2, 2026
Type BMay 21, 2026Case management visit (deficiencies)Records & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(d)(1)(B)
By 05/28/2026, Director stated they will submit a written statement on how facility will come back into compliance. The facility did not report to licensing an incident that occurred where a child was injured and received medical treatment. 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 May 28, 2026
Type BApr 10, 2026Case management visit (annual continuation)Records & paperwork
Personnel records §101217(a)(12)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of staff which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 15, 2026
Type BApr 10, 2026Case management visit (annual continuation)Health & medication
Children's medical assessments §101220(a)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 child which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 24, 2026
Type BFeb 10, 2026Case management visit (incident)Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when C1 was left unsupervised in the bathroom for less than a minute which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 19, 2026
Type BJul 18, 2025Case management visit (incident)Records & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(d)(1)(C)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when Director did not contact licensing regarding an incident in a timely manner which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 28, 2025
Type AFeb 19, 2025Case management visit (incident)Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
C1 was left in the classroom unsupervised on 0/23/25 which poses a immediate risk to the health and saftey of children in care. 8 Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected.
Plan of correction due Feb 19, 2025
Type BSep 23, 2024Complaint investigationSupervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
C2 was left in the classroom unsupervised which poses a potential risk to the health and 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 Oct 4, 2024
Type BSep 23, 2024Complaint investigationTraining & qualifications
Teacher qualifications and duties §101216.1(b)(2)
S8 was hired as a teacher. S8 does not met teacher qualifications. LPA observed 1 Director shall review teacher qualifications. Director shall submit a letter to CCL by 10/4/24 confirming that she has read and understands teacher qualifications. S10 supervising children alone. S10 does not meet the required qualifications for a teacher which poses a potential risk to the health and 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 Oct 4, 2024
Type BSep 23, 2024Complaint investigationStaff ratios
Teacher-child ratio §101216.3(b)
an aide and teacher were supervising Director shall develop a written plan describing how she will ensure the facility is in ratio at all times. Director shall submit a copy of the plan to CCL by 10/4/24. more than 15 children which is a potential risk to the health and 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 Oct 4, 2024
Type BSep 23, 2024Case management visit (incident)Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
C1 was left in the classroom unsupervised on 9/17/24 which poses a potential risk to the health and saftey 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 Oct 4, 2024
Type BFeb 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Lead testing of drinking water §1597.16(a)(1)
Based on interview, the facility has not had its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels by January 1, 2023 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Mar 13, 2024
Type BMar 10, 2023Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(1)
child in care was bitten by another child in care which is a potential risk to the health and 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 Mar 17, 2023
Type BMar 10, 2023Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(1)
children in care have been hit by another child in care which is a potential risk to the health and 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 Mar 17, 2023
Type BJan 19, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Staff immunizations §1596.7995(a)(1)
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY A REVIEW OF RECORDS- TODAY SEVERAL STAFF MEMBERS DO NOT HAVE IMMUNIZATION RECORDS IN FILE
Plan of correction due Feb 2, 2023
Type BJan 19, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Mandated reporter training §1596.8662(c)
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY A REVIEW OF RECORDS- TODAY SEVERAL STAFF DO NOT HAVE UP TO DATE MANDATED REPORTER CERTIFICATES IN FILE
Plan of correction due Feb 2, 2023
Type BJan 19, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(g)(2)
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY A REVIEW OF RECORDS- TODAY SEVERAL STAFF MEMBERS DO NOT HAVE THE HEALTH SCREENING FORM IN FILE
Plan of correction due Feb 2, 2023
Type BJan 9, 2023Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(2)
By
Plan of correction due Jan 16, 2023
Type BJan 9, 2023Case management visit (other)Records & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(f)
By
Plan of correction due Jan 16, 2023
Type BJun 2, 2022Complaint investigationOther standards
Rule §101216.101216.3
Based on conformation from Director Michelle Ketner a teacher was supervising 13 children, which can pose a potential risk to child in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 16, 2022

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Complaint investigations

SubstantiatedJul 2, 2026Complaint investigationreceived May 15, 2026
Substantiated allegation:
Facility is operating out of ratio
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedJul 2, 2026Complaint investigationreceived May 15, 2026
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedJul 1, 2026Complaint investigationreceived Apr 8, 2026
Substantiated allegation:
Staff handled child in a rough manner
4 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedSep 23, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Aug 1, 2024
Substantiated allegation:
Facility is operating out of ratio
3 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedMar 10, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Feb 7, 2023
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
2 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedJan 9, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Dec 14, 2022
Substantiated allegation:
Personal Rights - Staff do not meet daycare child's toileting needs
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedJun 2, 2022Complaint investigationreceived Mar 9, 2022
Substantiated allegation:
Day care is out of ratio
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.

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About this center

Licensed capacity120 children
License typeChild care center (preschool)
License statusLicensed
Licensed sinceJan 29, 1994
LicenseeLife Church Of Open Bible Churches
AdministratorLorie Sartorius
Phone(925) 687-2020
State facility #070206070

Common questions

Does King's Valley Preschool take infants?

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

Has King's Valley Preschool had any serious violations?

California issued 4 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Jul 1, 2026, for personal rights. Each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about King's Valley Preschool?

California investigated 7 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 5. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.

How does King's Valley Preschool compare with other daycares in Concord?

It is tied for #55 of 56 centers in Concord by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 99% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was King's Valley Preschool last inspected?

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

How much does King's Valley Preschool cost?

California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask King's Valley Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Contra Costa County, which includes Concord, was $1,287 a month for preschoolers (about $1,620 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.

Who runs King's Valley Preschool?

The licensee is Life Church Of Open Bible Churches, and the administrator listed with the state is Lorie Sartorius.

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 070206070 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.