We Pulled Every CDSS Inspection Record in Solano County: Here's What We Found
OpenPHR analyzed public California Department of Social Services (CDSS) licensing and inspection records for all 283 child care facilities in Solano County (139 commercial centers and 144 family child care homes across Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville, Benicia, Suisun City, Dixon).
Where Licensed Child Care Slots Are Located in Solano County
| Municipality | Licensed Centers | Authorized Center Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 43 | 2,303 slots |
| Vacaville | 32 | 1,814 slots |
| Vallejo | 22 | 997 slots |
| Dixon | 19 | 873 slots |
| Benicia | 15 | 558 slots |
| Suisun City | 5 | 155 slots |
| Rio Vista | 1 | 38 slots |
| Benica | 1 | 35 slots |
We audited every licensed child care center and 144 family child care homes in Solano County: serving I-80 corridor commuters across Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville, and Benicia, extended-hour centers face their highest citation risk during early 6:30 AM drop-off and 5:30 PM pick-up ratio transitions.
Methodology: How We Audited 283 Solano County Records
This investigation synthesizes official public filings from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) and the California Health and Human Services (CHHS) Open Data Portal covering the trailing 36-month inspection window (October 2023 – October 2026).
Solano County Top Audited Daycare Centers (2026 Ranking Table)
Direct links to verified Tier 1 facility inspection records in Solano County, sorted by OpenPHR Staff Stability Score.
| Rank | Facility & Inspection Record | City | Capacity | 36-Mo Citations | Stability Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mary Bird Early Childhood Education Center Fairfield — inspection recordCDSS License #483009256 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Fairfield | 288 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #2 | Learning Experience Vacaville-P/s, The — inspection recordCDSS License #485407833 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Vacaville | 135 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #3 | Kiddie Academy - P/s Vacaville — inspection recordCDSS License #483007933 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Vacaville | 96 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #4 | Kindercare Learning Center Fairfield — inspection recordCDSS License #483001835 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Fairfield | 86 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #5 | Kindercare Learning Center Vacaville — inspection recordCDSS License #483001828 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Vacaville | 75 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #6 | Kindercare Learning Center Benicia — inspection recordCDSS License #483001825 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Benicia | 72 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #7 | Head Start - Couch Vallejo — inspection recordCDSS License #483010122 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Vallejo | 72 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #8 | Kindercare Learning Center Vallejo — inspection recordCDSS License #483001838 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Vallejo | 72 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #9 | Catalyst Kids - Gretchen Higgins School-Age Dixon — inspection recordCDSS License #483004464 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Dixon | 70 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #10 | Vusd - Highland Cdc Preschool Vallejo — inspection recordCDSS License #480105537 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Vallejo | 64 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #11 | Catalyst Kids - Tremont School-Age Dixon — inspection recordCDSS License #483002311 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Dixon | 62 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #12 | Catalyst Kids - Anderson Dixon — inspection recordCDSS License #483008822 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Dixon | 60 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #13 | Vusd - Steffan Manor Child Development Center Vallejo — inspection recordCDSS License #483007618 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Vallejo | 60 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #14 | Catalyst Kids - Dixon Migrant — inspection recordCDSS License #480106707 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Dixon | 56 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #15 | Kindercare Learning Center Fairfield — inspection recordCDSS License #483001833 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Fairfield | 50 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #16 | Catalyst Kids-Glen Richardson Fairfield — inspection recordCDSS License #483006341 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Fairfield | 48 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #17 | Kindercare Learning Center Benicia — inspection recordCDSS License #483001826 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Benicia | 48 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #18 | Vcusd-Loma Vista Cdc P/s Vallejo — inspection recordCDSS License #483009962 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Vallejo | 48 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #19 | Vcusd Glen Cove Cdc P/s Vallejo — inspection recordCDSS License #483009973 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Vallejo | 48 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #20 | Head Start - Tabor Fairfield — inspection recordCDSS License #483002019 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Fairfield | 44 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #21 | Head Start - Mariposa Vacaville — inspection recordCDSS License #483002943 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Vacaville | 44 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #22 | Mary Farmar Preschool Benicia — inspection recordCDSS License #483008675 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Benicia | 42 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #23 | Head Start - Beck Fairfield — inspection recordCDSS License #483009370 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Fairfield | 40 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #24 | Catalyst Kids - Tremont Dixon — inspection recordCDSS License #483003248 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Dixon | 40 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #25 | Head Start - Virginia Vallejo — inspection recordCDSS License #483001191 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Vallejo | 37 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
What This Means for Parents in Solano County
1. A 5-star online review does not equal a clean CDSS inspection docket: Several of the highest-priced centers in Solano County ($1,650 to $2,250/month) carry Type A citations for exceeded teacher-to-child ratios during morning drop-off or late afternoon pick-up windows. Always check the facility's 9-digit CDSS license history before placing a non-refundable waitlist deposit.
2. Distinguish between Type A hazards and Type B paperwork notices: A Type A citation means a state evaluator observed an immediate risk to child health, safety, or personal rights (such as an unmonitored nap room or an understaffed classroom). A Type B citation is typically an administrative or maintenance gap (such as an overdue quarterly fire drill log or playground wood fiber needing topping off).
3. Ask to see the last 36 months of Form LIC 809 on your tour: Under California Title 22 § 101217, every licensed daycare in Solano County is legally required to keep its past 3 years of facility evaluation reports available at the front desk for parents to review.
Frequently Asked Questions (Solano County CDSS Records)
How many licensed daycare facilities operate in Solano County?
According to California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and CHHS licensing records (updated October 20, 2026), Solano County has 283 licensed facilities: 139 commercial child care centers (6,797 licensed slots) and 144 licensed family child care homes.
Which CDSS regional office inspects Solano County daycares?
All licensed child care centers and family child care homes in Solano County are inspected by the California CDSS Community Care Licensing Division Rohnert Park Regional Office (#18), which conducts unannounced Title 22 compliance evaluations and complaint investigations.
How can parents check a Solano County daycare's inspection record?
Parents can review plain-English translations of every Solano County center's 36-month inspection docket, Type A and Type B citations, and Staff Stability Score on OpenPHR's Solano County Safety Hub, or verify the 9-digit license number directly on the state CCLD portal.
Get citation alerts when a Vallejo daycare receives a new CDSS citation
California State Social Services (CDSS) conducts unannounced annual and complaint inspections. We continuously scan the state licensing docket and email you immediately if a new Type A hazard or staffing ratio citation is posted.