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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013420978
Report Date: 02/19/2026
Date Signed: 02/19/2026 01:58:49 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:CHILDRENS CHOICE EDUCAREFACILITY NUMBER:
013420978
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		KONG, ROBINFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:185 W. HARDER RDTELEPHONE:
(510) 887-3025
CITY:HAYWARDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94544
CAPACITY: 46TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 46CENSUS: 11DATE:
02/19/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:10 AM
MET WITH:Emily RoeslerTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:05 PM
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On February 19th, 2026 at approximately 9:10am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) April Wright arrived for an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and met with Center Director Emily Roesler. Present during the inspection were eleven (11) preschool age children and three (3) fingerprint cleared staff personnel. The facility is in ratio today. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:15am - 5:30pm.

CLASSROOM(s): Center has a total of 5 classrooms that are in use. Each classroom has adequate play and learning materials available. Classroom floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair as observed by the LPA. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting for safety and comfort. Temperature is comfortable in classroom and set at CCLD regulations. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child in each classroom. The isolation area for sick children is the director's office on the second level of facility which away from other children in care. LPA observed and Center Director confirmed that there are no toxins, medicines, cleaning products or hazardous materials visible during today's inspection and were made inaccessible to children in care. The center has working carbon monoxide detectors, pull down fire alarm system, working telephone, and 2 fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers. At least one person, opener/closer, is trained in CPR/First aid is present when children are at the facility. LPA observed and Center Director confirmed that there are no pets, firearms or weapons of any kind located in the facility or on the premises.

BATHROOMS: All children's and staff bathrooms are in good sanitary condition as visually observed by the LPA. All sinks, faucets and toilets are in safe operating condition with supplies (soap, paper towels) available to children and staff. Children's bathroom's are separate from staff bathrooms.
See LIC809C for continuance.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Chandra Charles
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: April Wright
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/19/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/19/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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.

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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 SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: CHILDRENS CHOICE EDUCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 013420978
VISIT DATE: 02/19/2026
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FOOD SERVICE: All food and snacks are provided by the families of children in care. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair as observed by the LPA. Facility has a kitchen area with a refrigerator that children have no access. LPA observed the kitchen area to be neat and orderly as well as free of any evidence of rodents, vermin or insects.

OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: Play Yard is completely fenced and free of visual damage or hazards as observed by the LPA. All structures are anchored for stability foam cushioning and wood chips to absorb falls. All toys and structures are age appropriate and visually observed by the LPA to be free of damage, hazards or defects. There is a canopy that provides shade to children while at play. LPA observed and Center Director confirmed that there are no pools, hot tubs or any bodies of water present at the facility or on the premises.

RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Upon record review of staff files, it was observed that S3 does not have a valid or eligible fingerprint clearance per the Guardian system as of 2/19/2026. Six (6) children's files and four (4) staff files were reviewed including the director's file. All staff files have required health screening and Employee Rights and all children files contain Identification & Emergency, Personal Rights, and Medical Consent forms. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. Mandated Reporter Training and CPR/First Aid certificates for all staff were reviewed and are up to date. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedures. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months with the last one conducted on 1/8/2026. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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-carecenters/.

Center Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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.
See LIC809 C for continuance.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Chandra Charles
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: April Wright
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2026
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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 SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: CHILDRENS CHOICE EDUCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 013420978
VISIT DATE: 02/19/2026
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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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives
outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. PIN 22-05-CCP.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Center Director discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Center Director 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.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at
www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

Center Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.



A Type A violation was cited during todays inspection and cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Health and Safety Code 1596.871(c)(1)(A), Title 22, Division 6, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 03.4 California Child Day Care Act, Article 02. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing. LPA provided LIC9224 Center Director to give to current families by 2/ and all new families for 12 months, effective 2/19/2026. This report must remain on file for three years.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Center Director Emily Roesler.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Chandra Charles
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: April Wright
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2026
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Created By: April Wright On 02/19/2026 at 01:17 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: CHILDRENS CHOICE EDUCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 013420978

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/19/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
HSC
1596.871(c)(1)(a)
Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision (f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in which S3 does not have a valid or eligible fingerprint clearance per the Guardian system as of 2/19/2026, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/20/2026
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Center Director must ensure that S3 will not be allowed to return to the facility until a valid and eligible fingerprint clearance has been obtained and verified through Guardian. S3 must provide proof of Live Scan LIC9163 completion to the LPA by 2/20/2026. Center Director must contact the LPA once Clearance has been received. A civil penalty of $500 has been assessed.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Chandra Charles
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
April Wright
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/19/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/19/2026


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