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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013419263
Report Date: 08/26/2026
Date Signed: 08/26/2026 11:40:39 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/26/2026 11:40 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	ALVAREZ, HELEN		FACILITY NUMBER:	013419263
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	ALVAREZ, HELEN		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(510) 684-4793
CITY:	BERKELEY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94709
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12	CENSUS: 11	DATE:	08/26/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Helen Alvarez		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	11:45 AM

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On 08/26/2026 at 9 AM, Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA's) Kareeca "Reeca" Sykes and Liam Bucsko met with Licensee, Helen Alvarez for an Unannounced Annual/Required - 3 year Inspection. Present during the inspection the licensee, and two (2) assistants. Living in the home is the licensee and the licensee's spouse, sister in law, two (2) adult children, and one (1) minor child. LPA's have confirmed that all adults living and working in the home are fingerprint cleared. LPA's observed 11 children in care (three infants and eight preschool children) during the inspection and currently has 12 children enrolled at the facility. Licensee’s home was toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from 8AM – 5:30PM, Monday - Friday.

The home is a two story home with a lower level basement/ "converted" garage that consists of four (4) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room (main daycare area - play room) , family room, backyard, and "converted" garage(basement). The entrance to the day care is through the front door. The inside and outside of the home were observed to be neat, clean with age-appropriate materials and toys for the children. Toxins, medications, and hazardous materials were observed to be located in inaccessible areas during today’s inspection. LPA's observed the following precautions: accessible cabinets and drawers in the kitchen have safety latches. LPA's observed a wood burning fireplace in the living room area which licensee has confirmed they do not use and LPA's confirmed it is inaccessible to children in care. and a gas burning fire place also located in the living room area which the licensee states they do use and does not get hot to the touch. LPA's did not observe any bodies of water in or around the home. Licensee confirmed there is one pet cat in the home, and no firearms.

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Sherelle Johnson
Kareeca Sykes
	DATE: 08/26/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/26/2026

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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California Health & Human Services Agency

California Department of Social Services

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 agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)

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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
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: ALVAREZ, HELEN	FACILITY NUMBER: 013419263
	VISIT DATE: 08/26/2026

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ON LIMITS AREA: Living room, family room, kitchen/dining area, bathroom 2 and backyard (not including right side yard)

OFF LIMITS AREA: The entire upstsairs including (Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 1), The laundry room located in the "converted" garage, and the right side of backyard

ISOLATION AREA: In the family room on the couch away from other children in care.

OUTSIDE PLAY AREA: The fully fenced backyard (not including the right side of the yard).

The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the hallway, a working telephone, and all required forms are posted. The last fire and disaster drill was conducted on 04/13/2026. Licensee's CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 07/18/28. Licensee was reminded of the responsibility as a mandated reporter and LPA's confirmed that the Licensee's mandated reporter is current and expires 08/2028. LPA's reviewed children’s and staff files and obtained a current facility roster. The licensee is in compliance with the immunization law.

Licensee stated that the facility does not provide transportation for children and the licensee understands that, children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Sherelle Johnson
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kareeca Sykes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/26/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/26/2026

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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
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: ALVAREZ, HELEN	FACILITY NUMBER: 013419263
	VISIT DATE: 08/26/2026

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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA's also informed licensee 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22- 02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensees were informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Sherelle Johnson
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kareeca Sykes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/26/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/26/2026

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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
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: ALVAREZ, HELEN	FACILITY NUMBER: 013419263
	VISIT DATE: 08/26/2026

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The following was discussed:

The importance of Mandated Reporter for ALL staff.
What is required and needed for staff files.
LPA advised the Director to access forms, regulations, and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employes 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.

During the exit interview, the Licensee, Helen Alvarez confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

There were no deficiencies cited during today's inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Helen Alvarez.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Sherelle Johnson
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kareeca Sykes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/26/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/26/2026

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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