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NEW SCHOOL OF BERKELEY, THE

1606 BONITA, Berkeley, CA 94709

Facility:
010215940
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
48

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionDecember 3, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 3, 2025

Summary

This summary covers four available inspections for NEW SCHOOL OF BERKELEY, THE from February 1, 2023 through December 3, 2025.

Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 3, 2023 and involved supervision, with a due date of July 5, 2023.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
4

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

4 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in Berkeley

Compared to 50 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.75
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
6%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.06

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
101212(d)(1)(C) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1)... In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2)...Events reported shall include the following: Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. Based on staff and parent interviews, Staff do not inform parent about incidents. Based on staff and parent interviews conducted, it was determined that although incidences were verbally reported to parents, reporting was not made by facility to Licensing.
Report comments
Based on staff and parent interviews, Staff do not inform parent about incidents. Based on staff and parent interviews conducted, it was determined that although incidences were verbally reported to parents, reporting was not made by facility to Licensing.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 3, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(d)(1)(C) - 101212(d)(1)(C)
Official code
101212(d)(1)(C)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223(a)(2) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on staff and parent interviews. A day care child assaulted another day care child violating the children's personal rights.
Report comments
Based on staff and parent interviews. A day care child assaulted another day care child violating the children's personal rights.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 3, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101223(a)(1) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on staff and parent interviews. 2 children left unsupervised behind a shed led to inappropriate conduct.
Report comments
Based on staff and parent interviews. 2 children left unsupervised behind a shed led to inappropriate conduct.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 5, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)