CHILDRENS COMMUNITY CENTER
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
7 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
October 23, 2025
Provenance
California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- CHILDRENS COMMUNITY CENTER
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 1140 WALNUT ST, Berkeley, CA 94707
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- C (Average), score 73.1/100
- Inspection record
- 7 inspections, last inspected October 23, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
11
Total Violations
Oct 23, 2025
Last Inspection
52
Capacity
Complaint History
2 complaint investigations on record.
2
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
3
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (11)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On July 25, 2024 at 11:40am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Indira Loza met with Co-Director Alyssa Adair. The purpose of the visit was due to a self reported incident that was received at the Oakland Regional office. Present during the visit were 29 children and 7 fingerprint cleared staff. LPA walked through the facility for a health and safety check. LPA interviewed staff and children regarding the incident that occurred in the facility on July 10, 2024, where a child opened the gate that exits the facility. Staff and children were interviewed and it was stated that the child was able to exit the classroom and go to the off limit area by reaching over the short gate, and opening the door. Once the child got through the door, they got to the second door (which is an exit to the sidewalk) and was able to open the door. A staff person was entering the facility at that moment, and was able to stop the child from exiting the facility. This is a violation of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22 101229(a)(1), which is a Type A deficiency and a zero tolerance violation, which carries an immediate Civil Penalty for $500. The attached type A violation is cited today and must be corrected by the due date of July 26, 2024. Upon receipt, the director shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. All parents/guardians must sign an acknowledgement form of proof of receiving this report (LIC9224). The LIC9224 must be placed in the child's file to be reviewed by licensing. See LIC809-D for citation. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights provided to Director Alyssa Adair. Notice of Site Visit provided. SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Indira Loza LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: CHILDRENS COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 010200115 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/25/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 07/26/2024 Section Cited CCR 101229(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7The Direcor shall create a detailed plan to maintain 100% supervision on the children at all times. This plan shall be emailed to the LPA no later than the close of business on 7/26/2024. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on record review and interviews, it has been determined that a child was able to open two doors and almost make it out of the facility, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Mayla Mendoza LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Indira Loza LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On July 25, 2024 at 11:40am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Indira Loza met with Co-Director Alyssa Adair. The purpose of the visit was due to a self reported incident that was received at the Oakland Regional office. Present during the visit were 29 children and 7 fingerprint cleared staff. LPA walked through the facility for a health and safety check. LPA interviewed staff and children regarding the incident that occurred in the facility on July 10, 2024, where a child opened the gate that exits the facility. Staff and children were interviewed and it was stated that the child was able to exit the classroom and go to the off limit area by reaching over the short gate, and opening the door. Once the child got through the door, they got to the second door (which is an exit to the sidewalk) and was able to open the door. A staff person was entering the facility at that moment, and was able to stop the child from exiting the facility. This is a violation of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22 101229(a)(1), which is a Type A deficiency and a zero tolerance violation, which carries an immediate Civil Penalty for $500. The attached type A violation is cited today and must be corrected by the due date of July 26, 2024. Upon receipt, the director shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. All parents/guardians must sign an acknowledgement form of proof of receiving this report (LIC9224). The LIC9224 must be placed in the child's file to be reviewed by licensing. See LIC809-D for citation. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights provided to Director Alyssa Adair. Notice of Site Visit provided. SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Indira Loza LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: CHILDRENS COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 010200115 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/25/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 07/26/2024 Section Cited CCR 101229(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7The Direcor shall create a detailed plan to maintain 100% supervision on the children at all times. This plan shall be emailed to the LPA no later than the close of business on 7/26/2024. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on record review and interviews, it has been determined that a child was able to open two doors and almost make it out of the facility, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Mayla Mendoza LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Indira Loza LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On July 25, 2024 at 11:40am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Indira Loza met with Co-Director Alyssa Adair. The purpose of the visit was due to a self reported incident that was received at the Oakland Regional office. Present during the visit were 29 children and 7 fingerprint cleared staff. LPA walked through the facility for a health and safety check. LPA interviewed staff and children regarding the incident that occurred in the facility on July 10, 2024, where a child opened the gate that exits the facility. Staff and children were interviewed and it was stated that the child was able to exit the classroom and go to the off limit area by reaching over the short gate, and opening the door. Once the child got through the door, they got to the second door (which is an exit to the sidewalk) and was able to open the door. A staff person was entering the facility at that moment, and was able to stop the child from exiting the facility. This is a violation of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22 101229(a)(1), which is a Type A deficiency and a zero tolerance violation, which carries an immediate Civil Penalty for $500. The attached type A violation is cited today and must be corrected by the due date of July 26, 2024. Upon receipt, the director shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. All parents/guardians must sign an acknowledgement form of proof of receiving this report (LIC9224). The LIC9224 must be placed in the child's file to be reviewed by licensing. See LIC809-D for citation. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights provided to Director Alyssa Adair. Notice of Site Visit provided. SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Indira Loza LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: CHILDRENS COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 010200115 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/25/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 07/26/2024 Section Cited CCR 101229(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7The Direcor shall create a detailed plan to maintain 100% supervision on the children at all times. This plan shall be emailed to the LPA no later than the close of business on 7/26/2024. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on record review and interviews, it has been determined that a child was able to open two doors and almost make it out of the facility, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Mayla Mendoza LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Indira Loza LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On July 25, 2024 at 11:40am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Indira Loza met with Co-Director Alyssa Adair. The purpose of the visit was due to a self reported incident that was received at the Oakland Regional office. Present during the visit were 29 children and 7 fingerprint cleared staff. LPA walked through the facility for a health and safety check. LPA interviewed staff and children regarding the incident that occurred in the facility on July 10, 2024, where a child opened the gate that exits the facility. Staff and children were interviewed and it was stated that the child was able to exit the classroom and go to the off limit area by reaching over the short gate, and opening the door. Once the child got through the door, they got to the second door (which is an exit to the sidewalk) and was able to open the door. A staff person was entering the facility at that moment, and was able to stop the child from exiting the facility. This is a violation of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22 101229(a)(1), which is a Type A deficiency and a zero tolerance violation, which carries an immediate Civil Penalty for $500. The attached type A violation is cited today and must be corrected by the due date of July 26, 2024. Upon receipt, the director shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. All parents/guardians must sign an acknowledgement form of proof of receiving this report (LIC9224). The LIC9224 must be placed in the child's file to be reviewed by licensing. See LIC809-D for citation. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights provided to Director Alyssa Adair. Notice of Site Visit provided. SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Indira Loza LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: CHILDRENS COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 010200115 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/25/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 07/26/2024 Section Cited CCR 101229(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7The Direcor shall create a detailed plan to maintain 100% supervision on the children at all times. This plan shall be emailed to the LPA no later than the close of business on 7/26/2024. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on record review and interviews, it has been determined that a child was able to open two doors and almost make it out of the facility, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Mayla Mendoza LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Indira Loza LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On July 25, 2024 at 11:40am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Indira Loza met with Co-Director Alyssa Adair. The purpose of the visit was due to a self reported incident that was received at the Oakland Regional office. Present during the visit were 29 children and 7 fingerprint cleared staff. LPA walked through the facility for a health and safety check. LPA interviewed staff and children regarding the incident that occurred in the facility on July 10, 2024, where a child opened the gate that exits the facility. Staff and children were interviewed and it was stated that the child was able to exit the classroom and go to the off limit area by reaching over the short gate, and opening the door. Once the child got through the door, they got to the second door (which is an exit to the sidewalk) and was able to open the door. A staff person was entering the facility at that moment, and was able to stop the child from exiting the facility. This is a violation of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22 101229(a)(1), which is a Type A deficiency and a zero tolerance violation, which carries an immediate Civil Penalty for $500. The attached type A violation is cited today and must be corrected by the due date of July 26, 2024. Upon receipt, the director shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. All parents/guardians must sign an acknowledgement form of proof of receiving this report (LIC9224). The LIC9224 must be placed in the child's file to be reviewed by licensing. See LIC809-D for citation. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights provided to Director Alyssa Adair. Notice of Site Visit provided. SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Indira Loza LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: CHILDRENS COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 010200115 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/25/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 07/26/2024 Section Cited CCR 101229(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7The Direcor shall create a detailed plan to maintain 100% supervision on the children at all times. This plan shall be emailed to the LPA no later than the close of business on 7/26/2024. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on record review and interviews, it has been determined that a child was able to open two doors and almost make it out of the facility, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Mayla Mendoza LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Indira Loza LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On July 25, 2024 at 11:40am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Indira Loza met with Co-Director Alyssa Adair. The purpose of the visit was due to a self reported incident that was received at the Oakland Regional office. Present during the visit were 29 children and 7 fingerprint cleared staff. LPA walked through the facility for a health and safety check. LPA interviewed staff and children regarding the incident that occurred in the facility on July 10, 2024, where a child opened the gate that exits the facility. Staff and children were interviewed and it was stated that the child was able to exit the classroom and go to the off limit area by reaching over the short gate, and opening the door. Once the child got through the door, they got to the second door (which is an exit to the sidewalk) and was able to open the door. A staff person was entering the facility at that moment, and was able to stop the child from exiting the facility. This is a violation of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22 101229(a)(1), which is a Type A deficiency and a zero tolerance violation, which carries an immediate Civil Penalty for $500. The attached type A violation is cited today and must be corrected by the due date of July 26, 2024. Upon receipt, the director shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. All parents/guardians must sign an acknowledgement form of proof of receiving this report (LIC9224). The LIC9224 must be placed in the child's file to be reviewed by licensing. See LIC809-D for citation. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights provided to Director Alyssa Adair. Notice of Site Visit provided. SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Indira Loza LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: CHILDRENS COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 010200115 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/25/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 07/26/2024 Section Cited CCR 101229(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7The Direcor shall create a detailed plan to maintain 100% supervision on the children at all times. This plan shall be emailed to the LPA no later than the close of business on 7/26/2024. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on record review and interviews, it has been determined that a child was able to open two doors and almost make it out of the facility, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Mayla Mendoza LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Indira Loza LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/25/2024
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CHILDRENS COMMUNITY CENTER's safety grade?
CHILDRENS COMMUNITY CENTER has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 73.1 out of 100.
How many violations does CHILDRENS COMMUNITY CENTER have?
CHILDRENS COMMUNITY CENTER has 11 total violations on record, including 4 critical, 7 serious, and 0 minor.
When was CHILDRENS COMMUNITY CENTER last inspected?
CHILDRENS COMMUNITY CENTER was last inspected on October 23, 2025.
Has CHILDRENS COMMUNITY CENTER had any complaints?
CHILDRENS COMMUNITY CENTER has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 3 unsubstantiated.