University Heights Children's Center
Licensed child care center in Menlo Park
University Heights Children's Center is a licensed child care center located in the 94025 zip code, Menlo Park, California. This center-based child care provider operates under California Department of Social Services license #410517432 and has a licensed capacity of 31 children. University Heights Children's Center has served the community for over 36 years, first licensed in 1989.
Parents researching this provider can review official inspection history, complaint investigations, facility scores, and licensing details directly on this page. All information is sourced from publicly available California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) records and is updated regularly.
Licensed for up to 31 children in a center-based setting. Child care centers typically offer structured programs with age-specific classrooms, trained staff, and dedicated facilities designed for early learning and development.
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Inspections: Routine evaluations by CCLD to verify health and safety standards.
Complaint visits: On-site investigations of complaints filed against the facility.
Other visits: Follow-ups, technical assistance, or other regulatory contacts.
Type A citations: Serious violations posing immediate risk to children.
Type B citations: Less serious violations needing correction.
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The California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) conducts regular inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed childcare facilities. Below is the complete compliance history.
Reports
6 reportsLicense Information
- Facility Number
- 410517432
- License Status
- Licensed
- Capacity
- 31 children
- Licensee
- Gaston, Shirley Saada
- Facility Type
- Preschool Centers
- Ages Served
- 950 - CHILDREN
- License Effective Date
- Jul 25, 1995
- First Licensed
- Jul 25, 1989
- Last Visit
- Dec 1, 2025
What Is a Child Care Center?
Child care centers are licensed facilities that operate in commercial or institutional settings, providing structured care and early education for groups of children. In California, centers must employ qualified teachers with early childhood education (ECE) units and maintain specific teacher-to-child ratios as required by the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD).
Parents often choose this type of child care for:
- Structured curriculum and daily programming
- Qualified teachers with ECE credentials
- State-mandated teacher-to-child ratios
- Dedicated indoor and outdoor learning spaces
- Regular licensing inspections by CCLD
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