Berkeley · Licensed center
Through the Looking Glass Early Head Start
At a glance
- Small center, licensed for 16 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 1 of its 2 licensing inspections since February 2023.
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Licensing inspections
Jan 7, 20261 citation
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as no staff present during today's inspection has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101216(f)
- Feb 17, 2023Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 1 of this center's 2 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected twice had fewer: 64% of 362 had none cited.
How all 362 Bay Area centers inspected twice compare
Of the 362 Bay Area centers the state inspected twice, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None64%
- 1 of 232%This center
- Both4%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- January 7, 2026
- On file
- 2 visits since February 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as no staff present during today's inspection has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
· January 7, 2026
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.
Jan 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 7, 2026
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as no staff present during today's inspection has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Dec 2023 Complaint 1 of 2 allegations substantiated
Complaint · December 11, 2023
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- PERSONAL RIGHTS- Staff did not ensure child was adequatly clothed for the weather
Unsubstantiated
- PERSONAL RIGHTS- Staff discriminates against child
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
ALLEGATION(S): PERSONAL RIGHTS- Staff discriminates against child INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On January 12, 2024 at 12:45 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T.A. met with Center director M.G. to deliver the findings to the above complaint allegation. Upon arrival there are 8 infants present along with 6 staff members including the center director. During the analyst's last visit, an interview was conducted with the center director and documents were requested. Documents were recievied and further investigation has been conducted, 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, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted. A notice of site visit was posted. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B
101223 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 MET AS EVIDENCED BY: INTERVIEWS AND RECORD REVIEWS WHICH REVEALED AN INFANT WAS INADEQUATELY CLOTHED WHEN THE CHILD WAS ALLOWED TO BE OUTSIDE WITHOUT SHOES.
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Details
- Phone
- (510) 393-6824
- Address
- 3075 Adeline Avenue, Berkeley, 94703
- License
- 013420587
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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.