Creative Gardens
1429 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Campus & Classroom Visual Tour
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Executive Regulatory & Staffing Overview
California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Title 22 compliance audit • Updated October 2026
Creative Gardens is an authorized California day care center (located at 1429 Valencia St in San Francisco), licensed by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS #384004110) for up to 56 children. Enrolling early childhood learners, the center operates 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (11 hours daily), providing commuter runway for local working parents. Across official state audits, Creative Gardens holds a flawless 36-month California regulatory compliance history with zero Type A or Type B citations issued during on-site inspections, and earned an OpenPHR Staff Stability Score of 88/100 (HIGH STABILITY), reflecting educator retention and regulatory staffing consistency, where the program operates under regional early educator wage baselines.
CDSS #384004110 • LICENSED
56 children across approved classrooms
Clean Regulatory Record (0 Citations)
88 / 100 • HIGH STABILITY
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (11 hours daily)
Safety Record: What Happened, When & Was It Fixed
Clean Safety Record · 3 Years
Zero recorded Type A or Type B health and safety violations during trailing 36 months.
This campus has zero recorded Type A or Type B citations across California Department of Social Services monitoring reports for the past 36 months.
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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.
Full Regulatory Audit • 26 Compliance Areas
Detailed CDSS Title 22 engineering audits including seismic water reserves, MERV-13 air quality, lead fixture assays, staff TrustLine clearances, and Title 22 ratios.
Parent Experiences at Creative Gardens
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Frequently Asked Parent Questions for Creative Gardens
Verified answers extracted directly from CDSS Title 22 inspections and California labor records.
Q:How much does tuition cost at Creative Gardens in San Francisco?
Tuition at Creative Gardens is estimated at approximately $2,600 – $3,500/mo (Regional Est.) for full-day care. Exact rates vary depending on child age cohort (infant, toddler, or preschool) and enrollment schedule. Contact Creative Gardens directly at (415) 577-8389 for current tuition schedules and sibling discounts.
Q:What ages does Creative Gardens accept and what are their operating hours?
Creative Gardens is licensed for up to 56 children and enrolls 24 – 60 months (2 – 5 yrs · Preschool & Pre-K). Standard operating hours are 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, providing commuter runway for local working parents.
Q:What is the Staff Stability Index score for Creative Gardens?
Creative Gardens holds an OpenPHR Staff Stability Score of 88.0/100. This score is objectively synthesized from California CDSS Title 22 compliance audits, teacher retention data, and wage transparency benchmarks under California SB 1162.
Q:Does Creative Gardens have any California CDSS inspection citations or violations?
Creative Gardens holds a spotless regulatory record with 0 recorded Type A or Type B health and safety citations over the trailing 36-month monitoring window from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
Q:How do I schedule a tour or contact Creative Gardens?
Creative Gardens is located at 1429 Valencia St, CA. Parents can call their administrative desk directly at (415) 577-8389 to confirm current classroom availability, waitlist status, and schedule an on-site visit.