Oakland Head Start - Tassafaronga

ALLEGATION(S): Staff insisted in feeding a child who did not want to eat. day-care child forced to remain on napping cot while awake. child obtained injury while in care. child denied a second serving of fruit. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 10/13/25 at 8:15 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.C. conducted an Unannounced Continued Complaint Investigation and met with Family Advocate Harold Scoggins. During the visit there were 3 Preschool aged children in care and 2 additional staff. During today's visit LPA observed classroom activity, interviewed staff, interviewed children, and Delivered findings. An allegation was made that staff insisted in feeding a child who did not want to eat. Interviews indicated while at times the children don't want to eat certain foods the staff encourage them to try foods and haven't been forcing them to eat. The allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means 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. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Finding was delivered. Exit interview conducted and report was provided to Family Advocate Harold Scoggins. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On 10/13/25 at 8:15 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.C. conducted an Unannounced Continued Complaint Investigation and met with Family Advocate Harold Scoggins. During the visit there were 3 Preschool aged children in care and 2 additional staff. During today's visit LPA observed classroom activity, interviewed staff, interviewed children, and Delivered findings. An allegation was made that a day-care child was forced to remain on napping cot while awake. Interviews indicated the children are given books to read on their mats or allowed to read/play in the quiet area in the corner of the classroom. The allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means 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. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Finding was delivered. Exit interview conducted and report was provided to Family Advocate Harold Scoggins. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On 10/13/25 at 8:15 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.C. conducted an Unannounced Continued Complaint Investigation and met with Family Advocate Harold Scoggins. During the visit there were 3 Preschool aged children in care and 2 additional staff. During today's visit LPA observed classroom activity, interviewed staff, interviewed children, and Delivered findings. An allegation was made that a child obtained injury while in care. Interviews indicated a child did sustain an injury while in care, but was adequately supervised at the time of injury and fell on playground turf that cushioned the fall. The allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means 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. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Finding was delivered. Exit interview conducted and report was provided to Family Advocate Harold Scoggins. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On 10/13/25 at 8:15 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.C. conducted an Unannounced Continued Complaint Investigation and met with Family Advocate Harold Scoggins. During the visit there were 3 Preschool aged children in care and 2 additional staff. During today's visit LPA observed classroom activity, interviewed staff, interviewed children, and Delivered findings. An allegation was made that a child was denied a second serving of fruit. Interviews indicated the children are offered a variety of different food and are given seconds if they want more. The allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means 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. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Finding was delivered. Exit interview conducted and report was provided to Family Advocate Harold Scoggins. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B

(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 met as evidenced by: Based on Observations and interviews, it has been determined there have been mulitple occurences of a child at the facility hitting other children which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Personal Rights. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On December 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) N.B., conducted an Unannounced Complaint site inspection to deliver complaint findings. LPA met with Director R.S. also present was (1) staff member who is background cleared. LPA advised Director of the nature of the inspection. Current Census today is 3 children which consists of (3) preschool age children present. LPA obtained a copy of the children's roster, observations and staff interviews were conducted. 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. 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 given. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: 60

ALLEGATION(S): Staff yells at children in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst L.D. met with Director L.R. regarding the above allegation of Personal Rights. Present today at the facility is the director, 1 teacher, and 10 day-care children. Complaint allegation was that Staff yell at children in care. Interviews were conducted. A witness stated that they observed staff yelling at children. Staff state that sometimes they do have to elevate their voices when speaking to children so they can hear and respond. Staff stated that when they speak to the children in a low voice the children do not respond. All staff stated that they do not yell at children. LPA witnessed the interactions between staff and children. Children seemed to be very comfortable interacting with Staff when they completed activities; or to ask questions. Although the staff’s voice may have been elevated, interactions with children were meaningful, respectful and personal. Children did not appear scared or fearful when they interacted with staff, especially with the director. Children were too young to be interviewed. Therefore, the above allegation will be finalized as Unsubstantiated. Exit interview was conducted. Notice of site visit must remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: