OAKLAND HEAD START - LION CREEK CROSSINGS
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
2 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
August 14, 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 1, 2026
- Provider
- OAKLAND HEAD START - LION CREEK CROSSINGS
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 6818 LION WAY, SUITE 110, Oakland, CA 94621
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- B (Good), score 86.5/100
- Inspection record
- 2 inspections, last inspected August 14, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
3
Total Violations
Aug 14, 2025
Last Inspection
24
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (3)
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 8/14/2025 at 8:00 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Janai McClain conducted an unannounced case management inspection to follow up on a lead exceedance at the facility. LPA met with Director MIchele Freeman, to explain the purpose of today's inspection. The facility failed to maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level for water lead testing resulting with values of 5.5ppb or greater for the outlet labeled "L" in Classroom 2. Water testing results identified with Action Level Exceedance as defined in WD section 101700.3 are not deemed safe to drink (See 809D). During today's visit, LPA verified the water fountain was made inoperable. The licensee was advised to place a sign on the faucet that indicates it is not to be used. Report reviewed. Appeal Rights provided. Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mayla Mendoza NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Janai McClain LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2025 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 3 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 request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity. PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency. APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agenc
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 8/14/2025 at 8:00 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Janai McClain conducted an unannounced case management inspection to follow up on a lead exceedance at the facility. LPA met with Director MIchele Freeman, to explain the purpose of today's inspection. The facility failed to maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level for water lead testing resulting with values of 5.5ppb or greater for the outlet labeled "L" in Classroom 2. Water testing results identified with Action Level Exceedance as defined in WD section 101700.3 are not deemed safe to drink (See 809D). During today's visit, LPA verified the water fountain was made inoperable. The licensee was advised to place a sign on the faucet that indicates it is not to be used. Report reviewed. Appeal Rights provided. Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mayla Mendoza NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Janai McClain LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2025 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 3 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 request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity. PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency. APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agenc
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is OAKLAND HEAD START - LION CREEK CROSSINGS's safety grade?
OAKLAND HEAD START - LION CREEK CROSSINGS has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 86.5 out of 100.
How many violations does OAKLAND HEAD START - LION CREEK CROSSINGS have?
OAKLAND HEAD START - LION CREEK CROSSINGS has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.
When was OAKLAND HEAD START - LION CREEK CROSSINGS last inspected?
OAKLAND HEAD START - LION CREEK CROSSINGS was last inspected on August 14, 2025.