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Centro Vida Bilingual Childcare Center

License 010209542Child Care CenterBerkeley, CA
13 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
64 children
Age range
2 years to 5 years
Phone
(510) 525-1463
Address
1000 Camelia Street
Licensed since

Alameda County context

1,746*CCLD

Total facilities

2.5*CCLD

Avg citations

5.6*CCLD

Avg visits

1.2*CCLD

Avg complaint visits

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .

Citations

13 citations on record

Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

2026

  • TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

  • TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

    101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews in at least one instance the facility has operated out of ratio during transitionings. This Posed a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

2025

  • 101229(a)Type A

    RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision - (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on records reviewed and interviews conducted, it was determined that the staff failed to provide adequate supervision resulting in a child falling off from a bench and sustaining a head injury. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to the children in care.

  • 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 as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed it was determined that more than one child had wet clothes until they were picked up. This poses a potential risk to the Health, Safety, and Personal Rights of children in care.

  • NAPPING EQUIPMENT

    Napping Equipment - (c) Each cot or mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. (2) Bedding shall be individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews conducted, it was determined that there were children's napping equipment that were in contact with other bedding. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

  • 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...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interviews and records reviewed it was determined that a child was left outside without any adult supervision which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and Personal Rights of the children in care.

2024

  • 101174(d)(2)Type B

    Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the staff being unable to locate the fire drill log which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 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...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interviews and records reviewed it was determined that a child was left outside without any adult supervision which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and Personal Rights of the children in care.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on parent, child, and staff interviews conducted it was determined that staff yelled at children which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.

  • 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...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on a CDE audit report, staff interviews, and parent interviews it has been determined children were unsupervised on at least 8 seperate occasions which pose an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

2023

  • 101223(a)Type A

    Personal Rights:(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This Requirement was not met as evidenced by met as evidenced by: Based on interviews it was determined that the staff casued intimidation by not assisting a crying child, withholding food, and inappropriately speaking to children, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to children in care.

  • 10218(a)(5)Type B

    Admission Policies - (a) Every child care center shall have all admission policies in writing and available to the public. The policies shall coincide with the limitations stated on the license, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (5) Field-trip provisions, if any. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Based on interviews and records reviews it was determined that the facility did not maintain signed permission for field trips in the children's files, which is a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal right of children in care.

  • CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

    Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties - (b) All child care centers shall have a director. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review it was determined that this facility has not had a Director since December 31, 2022. This poses a potential risk to the Health, Safety, or Personal Rights of the children in care.

Inspection record

24 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-02-05.

3 routine inspections, 12 complaint visits. 6 complaints on record, 6 of 6 substantiated.

13 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed daycares in Berkeley

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Centro Vida Bilingual Childcare Center licensed in California?

Yes, Centro Vida Bilingual Childcare Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1985.

How many citations does Centro Vida Bilingual Childcare Center have?

Centro Vida Bilingual Childcare Center has 13 citations on record: 6 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 24 visits (3 inspections, 12 complaint visits, 9 other visits).

When was Centro Vida Bilingual Childcare Center last inspected?

Centro Vida Bilingual Childcare Center was last inspected on February 5, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Centro Vida Bilingual Childcare Center?

Centro Vida Bilingual Childcare Center is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 64 children. It is located in Berkeley, Alameda County, California.

How does Centro Vida Bilingual Childcare Center compare to other daycares in Alameda County?

Centro Vida Bilingual Childcare Center has 13 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 1,746 licensed childcare facilities in Alameda County.

Does Centro Vida Bilingual Childcare Center have any serious violations?

Centro Vida Bilingual Childcare Center has 6 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.

Has Centro Vida Bilingual Childcare Center had any complaint inspections?

Centro Vida Bilingual Childcare Center has received 12 complaint-triggered inspections. 6 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

What ages does Centro Vida Bilingual Childcare Center serve?

Centro Vida Bilingual Childcare Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 64 children.

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