OAKLAND HEAD START - BROOKFIELD
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
7 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
September 17, 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
- OAKLAND HEAD START - BROOKFIELD
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 9600 EDES AVENUE, Oakland, CA 94603
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- B (Good), score 85.0/100
- Inspection record
- 7 inspections, last inspected September 17, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
5
Total Violations
Sep 17, 2025
Last Inspection
48
Capacity
Complaint History
1 complaint investigation on record.
2
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
0
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (5)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25THIS IS AN AMENDED REPORT OF THE ORIGINAL ANNUAL/RANDOM REPORT DATED 09/17/25. On 09/17/25 at 10:35 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Mario Caro arrived unannounced for an annual/random inspection and met with Director Grace Lyon. Present for the inspection were 16 pre school aged children in care and 3 additional staff. The entire center was inspected for a health and safety check. Operating hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The physical plant was inspected. LPA toured the premises. Indoor space: 2 classrooms, 2 restrooms, kitchen, and outdoor play yard were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Food storage areas were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. The facility provides snack, full breakfast, and lunch for the children. Menus were appropriately posted. Trash cans for solid waste have tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. LPA observed a working Fire extinguisher (3A-40-BC), Smoke Detectors are built in to the facility and were last tested 04/2025. The carbon monoxide detector was tested and is in working order. Last disaster drill was conducted on 08/29/25 and was properly logged. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles. Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster PUB 393, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules, and Menus were observed to be posted. There are no bodies of water accessible to children in care in or around the center. There are no firearms in the facility. Required Lead Testing for Drinking Water was reviewed the last lead testing was completed on 09/03/25 with one exceedance detected. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mayla Mendoza NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mario Caro LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2025 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 5 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may req
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25THIS IS AN AMENDED REPORT OF THE ORIGINAL ANNUAL/RANDOM REPORT DATED 09/17/25. On 09/17/25 at 10:35 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Mario Caro arrived unannounced for an annual/random inspection and met with Director Grace Lyon. Present for the inspection were 16 pre school aged children in care and 3 additional staff. The entire center was inspected for a health and safety check. Operating hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The physical plant was inspected. LPA toured the premises. Indoor space: 2 classrooms, 2 restrooms, kitchen, and outdoor play yard were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Food storage areas were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. The facility provides snack, full breakfast, and lunch for the children. Menus were appropriately posted. Trash cans for solid waste have tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. LPA observed a working Fire extinguisher (3A-40-BC), Smoke Detectors are built in to the facility and were last tested 04/2025. The carbon monoxide detector was tested and is in working order. Last disaster drill was conducted on 08/29/25 and was properly logged. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles. Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster PUB 393, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules, and Menus were observed to be posted. There are no bodies of water accessible to children in care in or around the center. There are no firearms in the facility. Required Lead Testing for Drinking Water was reviewed the last lead testing was completed on 09/03/25 with one exceedance detected. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mayla Mendoza NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mario Caro LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2025 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 5 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may req
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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 OAKLAND HEAD START - BROOKFIELD's safety grade?
OAKLAND HEAD START - BROOKFIELD has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 85.0 out of 100.
How many violations does OAKLAND HEAD START - BROOKFIELD have?
OAKLAND HEAD START - BROOKFIELD has 5 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.
When was OAKLAND HEAD START - BROOKFIELD last inspected?
OAKLAND HEAD START - BROOKFIELD was last inspected on September 17, 2025.
Has OAKLAND HEAD START - BROOKFIELD had any complaints?
OAKLAND HEAD START - BROOKFIELD has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 0 unsubstantiated.