Oakland · Licensed center
Booth Memorial Day Care
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 60 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 1 of its 5 licensing inspections since December 2021.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Jun 3, 2026Nothing cited
- Jun 6, 2024Nothing cited
May 16, 20244 citations
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type 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: Based on interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 7 staff L.C.N. did not have fingerprint clearance and association to facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
HSC 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
“(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Facility did not conduct a water lead test prior to the deadline of January 2023 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1597.16(a)(1)
CCR 101238(a)Type B
“(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the following conditions were observed: unsecured vent on classroom floor (loose) and bent, handles on children's toilet are loose which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101238(a)
CCR 101238.2(d)(2)Type B
“(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed several tears (holes) on cushioned surface of play structure area, and a large gap under the cushioned surface of play structure area which poses a hazard to children in care which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101238.2(d)(2)
- Mar 25, 2022Nothing cited
- Dec 8, 2021Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 1 of this center's 5 inspections. Bay Area centers inspected 5 times split about evenly: about a third had fewer, a third the same, and a third more (457 centers).
How all 457 Bay Area centers inspected 5 times compare
Of the 457 Bay Area centers the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None29%
- 1 of 535%This center
- 2 of 523%
- 3 of 59%
- 4 of 54%
- All 5under 1%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- June 3, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since December 2021 — 4 cited nothing · 3 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type 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: Based on interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 7 staff L.C.N. did not have fingerprint clearance and association to facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
· May 16, 2024
California CDSS publishes the full investigation narrative for a complaint, including its disposition, and classifies a citation Type A — an immediate risk to a child — or Type B.
May 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · May 16, 2024
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) · Type 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: Based on interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 7 staff L.C.N. did not have fingerprint clearance and association to facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) · Type B
(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Facility did not conduct a water lead test prior to the deadline of January 2023 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101238(a) · Type B
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the following conditions were observed: unsecured vent on classroom floor (loose) and bent, handles on children's toilet are loose which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101238.2(d)(2) · Type B
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed several tears (holes) on cushioned surface of play structure area, and a large gap under the cushioned surface of play structure area which poses a hazard to children in care which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Feb 2023 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · February 6, 2023
CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type B
101223 Personal Rights (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 was not met as evidence by: During the course of interviews it was determined that children are intimidated and have showed signs of sadness due to a staff member's loud voice, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Nov 2021 Complaint 3 of 4 allegations substantiated
Complaint · November 19, 2021
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- Staff falsified documents
- Staff failed to report incident to all appropriate parties
- Staff did not follow physicians orders
Unsubstantiated
- Lack of supervision which resulted in injury to a child.
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
HSC 1596.885(c) · Type B
Health and Safety Code Section 1596.885(c): Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Staff issued an incident report to parent with wrong information. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Request Denied
CCR 101212(a)(d)(B) · Type A
Health related Services - The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative if the child becomes ill or sustains an injury more serious than a minor cut or scratch. The licensee shall obtain specific instructions from the authorized representative regarding action to be taken. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: staff delayed in informing child's authorized parent/guardian representative of child's injury. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Request Denied
CCR 101226(a)(b) · Type A
Health Realted Services:The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative if the child becomes ill or sustains an injury more serious than a minor cut or scratch. The licensee shall obtain specific instructions from the authorized representative regarding action to be taken. The licensee shall make prompt arrangements for obtaining medical treatment for any child if necessary. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Staff did not follow indications as per physician's note in child's file. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Request Denied
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Details
- Phone
- (510) 535-5088
- Address
- 2794 Garden Street, Oakland, 94601
- License
- 010206158
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 6 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 2 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=4, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=1, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=2, Type B citations=2. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License ccld.dss.ca.gov
Medium means the middle half of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 31 to 75 children. Small is 8 to 30; large is 76 to 312.