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THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS EARLY HEAD START

3075 ADELINE AVENUE, Berkeley, CA 94703

Facility:
013420586
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:
8

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJanuary 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNot found

Summary

This summary covers four available inspections for THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS EARLY HEAD START from February 7, 2023 through January 7, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on January 7, 2026 and involved child guidance, with a due date of January 28, 2026.

Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
4

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

4 total inspections vs 4 local median in 94703

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.5
Local median
0.29

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
75%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
100%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (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 members possessed current CPR/First Aid certification which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 28, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(f) - 101216(f)
Official code
101216(f)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights (1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 3 children did not possess copies of LIC 613A which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 28, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(b)(1) - 101223(b)(1)
Official code
101223(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
(1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aidemeets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d).This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the staff supervising the children was not a fully qualified teacher which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 16, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(b)(1) - 101216.3(b)(1)
Official code
101216.3(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: A child fell from their wheelchair as a result from staff not supervising the child. The child also sustained serious injuries.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 8, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio (b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the staff supervising the children did not have the proper qualifications which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 8, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(b)(1) - 101216.3(b)(1)
Official code
101216.3(b)(1)
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (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 a disaster drill was overdue with the last drill being conducted on June 2022, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 7, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
Official code
101174(d)