Berkeley · Licensed center
Rosemarie's Motivational Preschool
At a glance
- Small center, licensed for 22 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since May 2023.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Dec 15, 20251 citation
CCR 101161(a)Type B
“(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because LPA M.C. observed an infant in the bathroom being changed on the changing table which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101161(a)
Jul 26, 20231 citation
101700.3(c)Type B
“Licensee shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the Licensee did not comply with the above Written Diirective as the faucet "D" had a lead exceedance which poses a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care”
101700.3(c)
- May 25, 2023Nothing cited
May 8, 20239 citations
CCR 101170(e)(2)Type A
“(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one staff person (R.G.) with an Exemption was not associated prior to working at the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101170(e)(2)
CCR 101174(d)Type B
“(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the most recent Fire/Disaster Drill was conducted on September 22, 2022 which exceeds six months, this poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101174(d)
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 licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the lead testing was not completed which poses a potential health, safety or personal 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as two of two staff could not provide a current Mandated Reporter certificated which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above no staff had a current CPR certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101216(f)
CCR 101217(a)Type B
“(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as all personnel files did not have any of the required documents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101217(a)
CCR 101221(a)Type B
“(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as no children's file was complete which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101221(a)
CCR 101229.1(a)(1)Type B
“(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as none of the children were signed in with their signature which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101229.1(a)(1)
CCR 101227(a)(6)Type B
“(6) Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there was not a menu posted which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101227(a)(6)
The state cited rules at 3 of this center's 4 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 4 times had fewer: 94% of 569 had rules cited at 2 or fewer.
How all 569 Bay Area centers inspected 4 times compare
Of the 569 Bay Area centers the state inspected 4 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None41%
- 1 of 438%
- 2 of 415%
- 3 of 46%This center
- All 41%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- December 15, 2025
- On file
- 4 visits since May 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Most serious
- Type A —
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one staff person (R.G.) with an Exemption was not associated prior to working at the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
· May 8, 2023
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.
Dec 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · December 15, 2025
CCR 101161(a) · Type B
(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because LPA M.C. observed an infant in the bathroom being changed on the changing table which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Jul 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 26, 2023
101700.3(c) · Type B
Licensee shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the Licensee did not comply with the above Written Diirective as the faucet "D" had a lead exceedance which poses a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care
May 2023 Licensing visit 9 findings
Licensing visit · May 8, 2023
CCR 101170(e)(2) · Type A
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one staff person (R.G.) with an Exemption was not associated prior to working at the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101174(d) · Type B
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the most recent Fire/Disaster Drill was conducted on September 22, 2022 which exceeds six months, this poses a potential 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 interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the lead testing was not completed which poses a potential health, safety or personal 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as two of two staff could not provide a current Mandated Reporter certificated which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights 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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above no staff had a current CPR certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101217(a) · Type B
(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as all personnel files did not have any of the required documents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101221(a) · Type B
(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as no children's file was complete which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101229.1(a)(1) · Type B
(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as none of the children were signed in with their signature which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101227(a)(6) · Type B
(6) Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there was not a menu posted which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (510) 990-6439
- Address
- 1141 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, 94702
- License
- 013423099
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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 ccld.dss.ca.gov
Small means the smallest quarter of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 8 to 30 children. Medium is 31 to 75; large is 76 to 312.