THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS EARLY HEAD START

3075 ADELINE AVENUE, Berkeley, CA 94703LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

8 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 7, 2026

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
THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS EARLY HEAD START
License number
Not listed
Location
3075 ADELINE AVENUE, Berkeley, CA 94703
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.6/100
Inspection record
8 inspections, last inspected January 7, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.6 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing3/100
Compliance0/100

22

Total Violations

Jan 7, 2026

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

1

Unsubstantiated

Feb 12, 2024
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (22)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(b)(1)Type AComplaintJan 7, 2026

A child fell from their wheelchair as a result from staff not supervising the child. The child also sustained serious injuries.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintJan 7, 2026

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the staff supervising the children was not a fully qualified teacher which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)ComplaintJan 7, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(b)(1)ComplaintJan 7, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(b)(1)ComplaintJan 7, 2026

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216(f)ComplaintJan 7, 2026

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216(f)Type BComplaintJan 7, 2026

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 3 children did not possess copies of LIC 613A which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(b)(1)Type BComplaintJan 7, 2026

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 3 children did not possess copies of LIC 613A which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216(f)Type BComplaintJan 7, 2026

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as no staff members possessed current CPR/First Aid certification which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BComplaintJan 7, 2026

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as a disaster drill was overdue with the last drill being conducted on June 2022, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(b)(1)Type AComplaintJan 7, 2026

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the staff supervising the children did not have the proper qualifications which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BComplaintJan 7, 2026

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the center did not get the water tested which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintFeb 12, 2024

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BFeb 7, 2023

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as a disaster drill was overdue with the last drill being conducted on June 2022, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(b)(1)Feb 7, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BFeb 7, 2023

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as no staff members possessed current CPR/First Aid certification which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(b)(1)Type AFeb 7, 2023

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the staff supervising the children did not have the proper qualifications which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(b)(1)Type BFeb 7, 2023

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the center did not get the water tested which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Feb 7, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintMay 26, 2021

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintMay 26, 2021

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)ComplaintMay 26, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS EARLY HEAD START's safety grade?

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS EARLY HEAD START has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.6 out of 100.

How many violations does THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS EARLY HEAD START have?

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS EARLY HEAD START has 22 total violations on record, including 6 critical, 16 serious, and 0 minor.

When was THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS EARLY HEAD START last inspected?

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS EARLY HEAD START was last inspected on January 7, 2026.

Has THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS EARLY HEAD START had any complaints?

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS EARLY HEAD START has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 1 unsubstantiated.

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