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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013421993
Report Date: 07/11/2025
Date Signed: 07/11/2025 03:19:40 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/07/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Tasha Hackett-Alexander
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 02-CC-20250707103139
FACILITY NAME:BABY ACADEMY, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
013421993
ADMINISTRATOR:PORSHIA LEWISFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1015 CAMPBELL STTELEPHONE:
(510) 305-4877
CITY:OAKLANDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94607
CAPACITY:13CENSUS: 8DATE:
07/11/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:LAKESHA AARIFTIME COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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LICENSE- Director does not ensure that at least one staff present has current CPR/1ST AID on file

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On July 11, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tasha Alexander met with center owner Lakesha AArif for a 10 day initial visit to discuss the above complaint allegation.

Upon arrival there are 2 staff members supervising 8 preschool age children on the playground. Today an interview the center owner was conducted and records were reviewed, which revealed at least one staff member does not have current CPR & 1ST AID on file.

Based on LPAs observations and interviews which were conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Title 22, Division 6 & Chapter 03.4 are being cited on the attached LIC. 9099D.

An exit interview was conducted with center director LaKesha AArif.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Mathur
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tasha Hackett-Alexander
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 02-CC-20250707103139
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: BABY ACADEMY, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 013421993
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/11/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
08/22/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101216(f)
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101216 Personnel Requirements
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.
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Licensee and staff are scheduled to update their CPR & 1ST AID with ADAMS SAFETY on 8/19/25. Licensee will submit a copy of the updated CPR & 1ST AID cards for the openers and closers of the facility by 8/22/25
Ms. Doris and herself
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THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY A REVIEW OF RECORDS WHICH REVEALED AT LEAST ONE STAFF MEMBER DOES NOT HAVE CURRENT CPR & 1ST AID IN FILE
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Mathur
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tasha Hackett-Alexander
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/07/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Tasha Hackett-Alexander
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 02-CC-20250707103139

FACILITY NAME:BABY ACADEMY, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
013421993
ADMINISTRATOR:PORSHIA LEWISFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1015 CAMPBELL STTELEPHONE:
(510) 305-4877
CITY:OAKLANDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94607
CAPACITY:13CENSUS: 8DATE:
07/11/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:LAKESHA AARIFTIME COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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LICENSE- Staff do not have current Mandated Reporter certificates in file
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On July 11, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tasha Alexander met with center owner Lakesha AArif for a 10 day initial visit to discuss the above complaint allegation.

Upon arrival there are 2 staff members supervising 8 preschool age children on the playground. Today an interview the center owner was conducted and records were reviewed, which revealed staff do not have current Mandated reporter certificates on file.

Based on LPAs observations and interviews which were conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 & Chapter 03.4, are being cited on the attached LIC. 9099D.

An exit interview was conducted with center director LaKesha AArif.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Mathur
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tasha Hackett-Alexander
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 3 of 9
Control Number 02-CC-20250707103139
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: BABY ACADEMY, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 013421993
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/11/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
07/25/2025
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
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1596.8662 Availability of information regarding detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; training for mandated reporter who is licensed day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility; proof of completion
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Licensee will have all staff complete the mandated reporter training. licensee will submit copies of staff's updated certificates to community care licensing by 7/25/25
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(b) (1)   On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY A REVIEW OF RECORDS WHICH REVEALED STAFF DO NOT HAVE CURRENT MANDATED REPORTER CERTIFICATES ON FILE
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Mathur
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tasha Hackett-Alexander
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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