013420587-2-17-2023-02-CC-ILOA-CP5VEE-20230217152212

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013420587
Report Date: 02/17/2023
Date Signed: 02/17/2023 03:23:10 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/17/2023 03:23 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS EARLY HEAD START		FACILITY NUMBER:	013420587
ADMINISTRATOR:	CATCHING, DENISE		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	3075 ADELINE AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(510) 393-6824
CITY:	BERKELEY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94703
CAPACITY:	16	CENSUS: 3	DATE:	02/17/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:56 AM
MET WITH:	Denice Catching and Malika Guergah		TIME COMPLETED:	03:29 PM

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On February 17, 2023, at 10:56AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Indira Loza met with Director Denice Catching and Co-Director Malika Guergah and for an unannounced annual inspection. The infant center was inspected to conduct a health and safety check. Present during the inspection were three infants and four additional finger print cleared staff members. The teacher/child ratio was being met today. This center operates Monday through Friday 9:00AM to 3:00PM.

The day care operates out of two classrooms in the back side of the building. The furniture, equipment and activities appear to be age appropriate for the children in care. The heating and lighting is adequate. Water is taken outside in a jug with disposable cups for the children to drink water. The changing table is within arms reach of the sink. LPA did not observe cleaning supplies or toxic items accessible to children during todays inspection. Breakfast, Lunch, and snacks are provided to the children in care. There are menus posted in the classrooms, and food is prepped in a kitchen away from the classrooms.. The outside play area is fully fenced in. LPA observed a shaded area and age appropriate toys, that appear to be in good repair. All required documents are posted for public review. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months, the last drill was recorded on February 8, 2023. The center is equipped with a fully stocked first aid kit, working telephone, and a carbon monoxide detector. The fire system is hardwired and there is a 3A40BC fire extinguisher near the Administrative desk. A review of six infant's records and four staff files were reviewed. No IMS is being provided as of right now. There are multiple staff members with current CPR during all hours of the day.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla Mendoza	TELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Indira Loza	TELEPHONE: 510-368-3672
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/17/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/17/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS EARLY HEAD START	FACILITY NUMBER: 013420587
	VISIT DATE: 02/17/2023

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www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.

Director and Co-Director were eminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the Directors and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed the Directors of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

There were no deficiencies cited during today's visit.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Denice Cathching and Co-Director Malika Guergah.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla Mendoza	TELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Indira Loza	TELEPHONE: 510-368-3672
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/17/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/17/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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