Berkeley · Licensed center
Busd - Franklin Preschool
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 192 children.
- Run by a school district, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 4 of its 6 licensing inspections since March 2023.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Jun 29, 20261 citation
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
“(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because one staff member didn't have proof of their TDAP (Pertussis) immunization on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)
Nov 10, 20251 citation
CCR 101212(d)(1)(E)Type B
“101212(d)(1)(E)Upon the occurrence..of any of the events specified.. below, a report shall be made..by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day..a written report..shall be submitted to the Department within seven days..(1)Events reported..: (E)Epidemic outbreaks. This regulation has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review the facility did not comply with the section cited above by not notifying Licensing of the hand foot and mouth outbreaks on Nov 3rd and 5th which poses as a potential risk to health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.”
CCR 101212(d)(1)(E)
- Mar 6, 2025Nothing cited
Jun 4, 20241 citation
CCR 101223(a)(3)Type A
“Personal Rights - (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: 3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on children interviews it was determined that a staff twisted and pulled two childrens' ears which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.”
CCR 101223(a)(3)
- Oct 13, 2023Nothing cited
Mar 8, 20231 citation
CCR 101226(e)(2)Type B
“(2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two children's epi-pens were expired which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.”
CCR 101226(e)(2)
The state cited rules at 4 of this center's 6 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 6 times had fewer: 94% of 252 had rules cited at 3 or fewer.
How all 252 Bay Area centers inspected 6 times compare
Of the 252 Bay Area centers the state inspected 6 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None17%
- 1 of 635%
- 2 of 631%
- 3 of 612%
- 4 of 66%This center
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State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- October 13, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since March 2023 — 2 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
Personal Rights - (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: 3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on children interviews it was determined that a staff twisted and pulled two childrens' ears which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
· June 4, 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.
Aug 2026 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · August 6, 2026
CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B
101223(a)(2) Personal Rights - (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not as evidenced by: Based on interviews and observation it was observed that a child did have an injury from rough play. This poses a potential risk to the Health, Safety, and Personal Rights of children in care.
Jun 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · June 29, 2026
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) · Type B
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because one staff member didn't have proof of their TDAP (Pertussis) immunization on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · November 10, 2025
CCR 101212(d)(1)(E) · Type B
101212(d)(1)(E)Upon the occurrence..of any of the events specified.. below, a report shall be made..by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day..a written report..shall be submitted to the Department within seven days..(1)Events reported..: (E)Epidemic outbreaks. This regulation has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review the facility did not comply with the section cited above by not notifying Licensing of the hand foot and mouth outbreaks on Nov 3rd and 5th which poses as a potential risk to health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Jun 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · June 4, 2024
CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A
Personal Rights - (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: 3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on children interviews it was determined that a staff twisted and pulled two childrens' ears which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Request Denied
Mar 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · March 8, 2023
CCR 101226(e)(2) · Type B
(2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two children's epi-pens were expired which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Mar 2022 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · March 15, 2022
ALLEGATION(S): Neglect/Lack of Supervision INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 05/12/2022 LPA S. met with Administrative Assistant, M.B. to deliver the findings for the above allegation. It was alleged that Day care facility was Neglect/Lack of Supervision. LPA S. conducted interview with multiple Staff who were present during the incident and have stated the child was playing outside and staff did not see child fall.Te\he child did hit his head inside classroom before going out to play. The Teacher's Aide was providing 100% visual supervision when child was showing signs of seizure. The child was standing and eyes were gazing in one direction which prompted the aide to call for help. The child was comforted by the Teacher's Aide immediately, Head Teacher was informed, and emergency personal were called by staff members at facility. The staff also immediately contacted child's authorized representatives. Based on the investigative findings, although the allegation may have happened or be valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated at this time. The facillity was provided a copy of the appeal rights. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the complaint investigation report was provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
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Details
- Phone
- (510) 644-4533
- Address
- 1460 - 8th Street, Berkeley, 94710
- License
- 013419436
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All checked November 2026.
State record
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License, Who runs it ccld.dss.ca.gov
Large means the biggest quarter of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 76 to 312 children. Small is 8 to 30; medium is 31 to 75.