Play Pals Space, LLC
Play Pals Space, LLC is a licensed child care center in San Leandro, CA, licensed for up to 40 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 2023. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 1 time and investigated 4 complaints, 3 of them substantiated. The state issued 15 citations, 0 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 15). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. It has too few inspections so far for a statewide comparison.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Staff S5 observed supervising children in the toddler option class lacks required infant/toddler units which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Based on record review, the center terminated a family which did not corrolate with the admission agreement which could pose a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
The facility did not ensure proper care on completing a through wellness check on a child resulting in a child's needs being looked over, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care. 8 Once all staff has completed, facility Administrator will email this written statement to LPA at Lorraine.Dacanay-Breaux@dss.ca.gov no later than the due date of 03/15/2024.
A child sustained a injury while in care and the incident was not reported to the authorized representative. This poses an potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. 8 Review Title 22 regulation 101212 Reporting Requirements and 101226.3 Observation of the Child. Facility Representatice will email a statement to LPA by 03/15/2024 explaining the steps that will be taken if a child(ren) is injuried.
through admission during interview it was found that staff handled child in an inappropriate manner. This presents a potential risk to the health and safety to the children in care. 8 Facility Representative will create and write code of conduct on appropriate physical interaction with children. Director will send to LPA on or before POC date, 03/15/2024.
One staff member does not haved a Health Screening Report (LIC 503) nor proof of a TB clearance.
Licensee will obtain updated immunization records for the five children and email these records to LPA Dacanay-Breaux no later than the due date of 03/29/2024. One child's file does not have any record of immunizations. 4 other children's immunization records need to be updated as it only provides proof of having received one of the three required doses of Hepatitis B vaccine.
Licensee will submit a completed director packet or submit an exception request via email to LPA Dacanay-Breaux no later than the due date of 03/29/2024. The facility does not have a qualified director. The individual assigned as the director needs to meet several requirements to qualify as a director.
One staff member does not have record of immunization against Measles (MMR). Two staff members do not have record for influenza.
Licensee will ensure that all children's files are complete and up to date. Licensee was provided with a list of which chidren's files needed which forms to be completed. Licensee will email a copy of each of these documents from the list to LPA Dacanay-Breaux no later than the due date of 03/29/24. Several children's files had incomplete documents and are need of being completed by the children's authorized representatives.
One child does not have a Identification and Emergency (LIC 700) form in their file.
Licensee will ensure that the authorized representative of these children schedule medical assessment for their child and obtain a Physician's Report (LIC 701) completed by the physician. Licensee will email these completed forms to LPA Dacanay-Breaux no later than the due date of 03/29/24. Three children's files do not have a completed Physician's Report (LIC 701) form.
One child's prescription medication did not include the original packaging nor the prescription label.
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies. The licensee shall maintain the temperature in rooms that children occupy between a minium of 68 degrees F(20 degrees C) and a maximum of 85 degrees F (30 degrees C) In areas of extreme heat, the maximum shall be 20 degrees F (11.1 degrees C) less than the outside temperature. 1 The center will acquire additional portable heaters units purchases and will place a unit in each classroom, to ensure the temperature is comfortable. The facility representative will send proof to LPA by or email. Licensee will also send pictures of the heaters by
(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. 1 Director will obtain all required documents for all current staff, including substitute staff/volunteers, and have them maintained at the facility at all times. LPA Breaux will return to review records and verify that the POC has been met. Based on record review the facility files were found incomplete. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 Director will create a plan and submit to LPA on how she will ensure that personnel files will be maintained going forward. Director will email the plan to LPA: Lorraine.Dacanay-Breaux@dss.ca.gov
Complaint investigations
Unqualified staff providing care to day care children
Personal RIghts - Child sustained injuries while in care
Personal Rights - Staff does not ensure children are handled in an appropriate manner.
About this center
Common questions
Does Play Pals Space, LLC take infants?
Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children.
Has Play Pals Space, LLC had any serious violations?
No Type A citations since 2021. It has 15 Type B citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Play Pals Space, LLC?
California investigated 4 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 3. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.
When was Play Pals Space, LLC last inspected?
Nov 26, 2024. No citations were issued during that visit.
How much does Play Pals Space, LLC cost?
California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Play Pals Space, LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Alameda County, which includes San Leandro, was $1,547 a month for preschoolers (about $1,950 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.
Who runs Play Pals Space, LLC?
The licensee is Play Pals Space, LLC, and the administrator listed with the state is Tamila Jackson.
Licensed centers nearby
14871 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro · 0.5 mi away · 60 spotsAmong the most citedLittle Apple Academy
2000 East 14th Street, San Leandro · 0.7 mi away · 77 spotsAmong the most citedLots Of Love Child Care Center
2000 Washington Ave, San Leandro · 0.8 mi away · 23 spotsAmong the most citedLots Of Love Child Care Center
2000 Washington Ave, San Leandro · 0.8 mi away · 20 spotsAmong the most citedKids Konnect Infant Care & Preschool
1600 Bancroft Avenue, San Leandro · 0.9 mi away · 30 spotsNo citationsKids Konnect Infant Care & Preschool
1600 Bancroft Avenue, San Leandro · 0.9 mi away · 22 spotsAbout typical
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 015700598 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.