OUSD - BRIDGES ACADEMY PRESCHOOL

1325 53RD AVENUE, Oakland, CA 94601LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

3 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 26, 2023

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
OUSD - BRIDGES ACADEMY PRESCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
1325 53RD AVENUE, Oakland, CA 94601
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 95.5/100
Inspection record
3 inspections, last inspected October 26, 2023
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent95.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety85/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

3

Total Violations

Oct 26, 2023

Last Inspection

20

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (3)

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3Type BComplaintOct 26, 2023

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 10/26/2023 at 12:45 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), A. Curry conducted an unannounced required inspection. LPA met with substitute Lead Teacher, Meccah Coleman. This is a preschool age program licensed for 20 children which operates Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM in Portable A on the campus of Bridges Academy at Melrose Elementary School. LPA A. Curry began facility tour and all areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, LPA observed 7 children with 2 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded. LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. At this time, an area in the classroom is used as an isolation area. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. Snack menus were reviewed. There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms and individual water bottles are taken outdoors. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The licensee takes measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dyson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley Curry LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/26/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/26/2023 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 NAME: OUSD - BRIDGES ACADEMY PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 013419453 VISIT DATE: 10/26/2023 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb a fall. LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. Lead teachers states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that a health screening report is on file. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF REMEDIATING LEAD EXCEEDANCES Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/. SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dys

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3ComplaintOct 26, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3Type BComplaintOct 26, 2023

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 10/26/2023 at 12:45 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), A. Curry conducted an unannounced required inspection. LPA met with substitute Lead Teacher, Meccah Coleman. This is a preschool age program licensed for 20 children which operates Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM in Portable A on the campus of Bridges Academy at Melrose Elementary School. LPA A. Curry began facility tour and all areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, LPA observed 7 children with 2 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded. LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. At this time, an area in the classroom is used as an isolation area. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. Snack menus were reviewed. There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms and individual water bottles are taken outdoors. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The licensee takes measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dyson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley Curry LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/26/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/26/2023 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 NAME: OUSD - BRIDGES ACADEMY PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 013419453 VISIT DATE: 10/26/2023 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb a fall. LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. Lead teachers states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that a health screening report is on file. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF REMEDIATING LEAD EXCEEDANCES Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/. SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dys

Get Inspection Alerts

Be the first to know when new inspections or violations are reported for OUSD - BRIDGES ACADEMY PRESCHOOL.

Nearby Daycares in Oakland

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OUSD - BRIDGES ACADEMY PRESCHOOL's safety grade?

OUSD - BRIDGES ACADEMY PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 95.5 out of 100.

How many violations does OUSD - BRIDGES ACADEMY PRESCHOOL have?

OUSD - BRIDGES ACADEMY PRESCHOOL has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was OUSD - BRIDGES ACADEMY PRESCHOOL last inspected?

OUSD - BRIDGES ACADEMY PRESCHOOL was last inspected on October 26, 2023.

Parent Resources