Berkeley YMCA Head Start - Emeryville Marina

ALLEGATION(S): L. of supervision resulting in daycare child being hit by another daycare child causing an injury(ries). INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 2/8/24 at 8:35am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A.A. arrived at Berkley Head Start Emeryville Marina, now known as Berkley Head Start Ralph Hawley to continue an unannounced complaint investigation. LPA was met by center director, R.L.W. Per the above allegation, L. of supervision resulting in daycare child being hit by another daycare child causing an injury(ries). Based upon observation, interviews and record review LPA discovered that facility has been providing required supervision to all children in care. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type B

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by; Staff interviews revealed that atleast one staff member is rude to children in care.

HSC 101700.3(b)(1) · Type B

101700.3(b)(1) Lead Testing Written D.A. result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance This requirement has not been met as evidenced by record review. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential Health and Safety risk to persons in care.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by the unusual incident submitted by the facility reporting that a child was left without supervision for a shor period. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Day care child left in feces while in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 12/9/2021, at 11:55AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.F. meet with Site Supervisor D.D. and B.W. whom joined in via telephone to deliver the findings to the above allegation. There were 30 preschoolers in care and 10 staff members present during the visit. During the investigation LPA F. conducted interviews, reviewed center's files and observed the classrooms. Interviews with staff and parents indicated conflicting information. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted Report and Appeal Rights provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: