Oakland · Licensed center
Lakeshore Children's Center
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 49 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since June 2023.
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Licensing inspections
Sep 25, 20242 citations
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type B
“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 observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring all staff have an eligible criminal background clearance prior to working in the facility, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. B.C. did not have an eligible criminal background clearance during today's visit. The Administrator was informed to check Guardian or contact the Oakland office to very clearance.”
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring all staff have the required immunization records in their file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)
Sep 27, 20231 citation
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... This requirement was not met as evidence by: LPA observed the children in the classroom alone, while staff was in another classroom on two separate occasions, which is a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal risk to the children in care. Both times, the staff immediately returned to the classroom.”
CCR 101229(a)(1)
Jun 21, 20238 citations
CCR 101174(d)(2)Type B
“(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the center did not comply with the section cited above there are not documented disaster drills which poses a potential safety risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101174(d)(2)
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 center did not comply with the section cited above there is a cracked window which posesa pontential safety risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101238(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 interview, the center did not comply with the section cited above no lead testing has been conducted which poses a potential health rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1597.16(a)(1)
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
“(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the center did not comply with the section cited above no mandated reporter training was completed which poses a potential personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
CCR 101215.1(b)Type B
“(b) All child care centers shall have a director. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the center did not comply with the section cited above there no quailied director which poses a potential risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101215.1(b)
CCR 101216(f)Type B
“(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the center did not comply with the section cited above no proof of CPR which poses a potential safety rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101216(f)
CCR 101220(a)Type B
“(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the center did not comply with the section cited above two out six children did not have an assessment which poses a potential health risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101220(a)
HSC 1596.841Type B
“Each child day care facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the center did not comply with the section cited above there is no children's roster which poses a potential risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.841
The state cited rules at all 3 of this center's inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 3 times had fewer: 97% of 568.
How all 568 Bay Area centers inspected 3 times compare
Of the 568 Bay Area centers the state inspected 3 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None51%
- 1 of 334%
- 2 of 312%
- All 33%This center
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State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- December 11, 2025
- On file
- 3 visits since June 2023 — all of them cited findings · 4 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties. (b)All child care centers shall have a director...This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews the facility did not comply with the section cited above when LPA conducted a visit on 11/13/2025 and .... LPA was told that S1 was an "Acting Director" until the position was filled, which S1 later informed LPA that they were just a Teacher and the facility currently did not have a Director. During this period multiple incidents have occured which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
· December 11, 2025
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.
Nov 2025 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · November 6, 2025
CCR 101215.1(b) · Type A
Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties. (b)All child care centers shall have a director...This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews the facility did not comply with the section cited above when LPA conducted a visit on 11/13/2025 and .... LPA was told that S1 was an "Acting Director" until the position was filled, which S1 later informed LPA that they were just a Teacher and the facility currently did not have a Director. During this period multiple incidents have occured which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
Sep 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · September 25, 2024
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) · Type B
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 observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring all staff have an eligible criminal background clearance prior to working in the facility, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. B.C. did not have an eligible criminal background clearance during today's visit. The Administrator was informed to check Guardian or contact the Oakland office to very clearance.
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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring all staff have the required immunization records in their file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Sep 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · September 27, 2023
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... This requirement was not met as evidence by: LPA observed the children in the classroom alone, while staff was in another classroom on two separate occasions, which is a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal risk to the children in care. Both times, the staff immediately returned to the classroom.
Aug 2023 Complaint 1 of 2 allegations substantiated
Complaint · August 16, 2023
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- Director is not qualified
Unsubstantiated
- Staff are yelling at children
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
ALLEGATION(S): Director is not qualified Staff are yelling at children INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 09/27/2023 at 9:15AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), A.C. arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced subsequent complaint inspection. LPA met with the Acting Director, T.A., to explain the purpose of today's visit. The director, E.R.A., arrived shortly after. The LPA toured the facility, made observations, and conducted interviews with children. The complaint allegation is Director is not qualified. During an annual inspection on 06/21/2023, the facility was cited for not having a qualified director and since then the facility has come back into compliance. Although the above allegation is SUBSTANTIATED, the facility will not be recited. No deficiencies are being cited today. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with E.R.A. Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On 09/27/2023 at 9:15AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), A.C. arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced subsequent complaint inspection. LPA met with the Acting Director, T.A., to explain the purpose of today's visit. The director, E.R.A., arrived shortly after. The LPA toured the facility, made observations, and conducted interviews with children. Based on the interviews with children, it was disclosed that the teacher does use a loud voice at times, but the teacher's loud voice is not used as a form of punishment or intimidation. The interviews revealed the children are not affected by the teacher's loud voice. No deficiencies are being cited today. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with E.R.A. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Jun 2023 Licensing visit 8 findings
Licensing visit · June 21, 2023
CCR 101174(d)(2) · Type B
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the center did not comply with the section cited above there are not documented disaster drills which poses a potential safety 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 center did not comply with the section cited above there is a cracked window which posesa pontential safety 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 interview, the center did not comply with the section cited above no lead testing has been conducted which poses a potential health rights risk to persons in care.
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the center did not comply with the section cited above no mandated reporter training was completed which poses a potential personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101215.1(b) · Type B
(b) All child care centers shall have a director. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the center did not comply with the section cited above there no quailied director which poses a potential risk to persons in care.
CCR 101216(f) · Type B
(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the center did not comply with the section cited above no proof of CPR which poses a potential safety rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101220(a) · Type B
(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the center did not comply with the section cited above two out six children did not have an assessment which poses a potential health risk to persons in care.
HSC 1596.841 · Type B
Each child day care facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the center did not comply with the section cited above there is no children's roster which poses a potential risk to persons in care.
Oct 2022 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · October 26, 2022
ALLEGATION(S): Personal Rights - Staff inappropriately discipline child in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) M.D. and M.G. met with T.A. to deliver the findings of the above allegation. Present at the facility during today's visit were Director T., 2 staff and 12 preschool children. It was alleged that Staff inappropriately discipline child in care. 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 due to staff interviews indicating Director has a loud tone when they speak. Therefore, the results are Unsubstantiated. Exit interview conducted. Appeal rights were discussed and given. This report must be kept available for public review for 3 years. Notice of Site visit must be posted for 30 days. Copy of report provided to Director. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
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Details
- Phone
- (510) 893-4048
- Address
- 3518-3546 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, 94610
- License
- 010200370
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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 3 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=2, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=2, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=1, Type B citations=0. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
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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.