Centro Vida Bilingual Childcare Center
Official CCLD name: CENTRO VIDA BILINGUAL CHILDCARE CENTER
Licensed
Since Nov 1985
64 children
Feb 2026
1 Type A, 0 Type B
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3 inspections · 12 complaint visits · 6 substantiated
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1 citation (0 Type A, 1 Type B)
Case management investigation of self-reported incident from December 20, 2024 involving child left in wet clothes for extended period. Type B citation issued for inadequate supervision.
1 citation (1 Type A, 0 Type B)
Complaint investigation substantiated. Type A violation cited (Title 22, CCR 101229(a)) for child head injury incident involving metal playhouse. Correction required by February 6, 2025.
1 citation (1 Type A, 0 Type B)
Type A violation for inadequate supervision—child left on play yard without adult supervision for approximately 5 minutes during classroom transition.
1 citation (0 Type A, 1 Type B)
Annual inspection found facility in compliance with safety systems, lead testing completed without exceedances, and one Type B deficiency cited.
1 citation (1 Type A, 0 Type B)
Case management visit following self-reported unusual incident where child was left unsupervised on play yard for approximately 5 minutes during classroom transition. Type A violation cited with correction deadline of February 29, 2024.
1 citation (1 Type A, 0 Type B)
Complaint investigation completed with Type A deficiency cited; details on deficiency form LIC809D.
1 citation (1 Type A, 0 Type B)
Case management investigation of unusual incidents reported 12/5/2023 found substantiated violations. Staff pulled a child's arm, spoke intimidatingly to a child, withheld food, and allowed a child to cry excessively before helping. These actions violated children's personal rights and constitute a Type A violation.
1 citation (0 Type A, 1 Type B)
Facility lacks a Director, position vacant since November 2022. This violates California Code of Regulations 101215.1(b). Type B deficiency cited.
Citation History
Total Citations: 1 (1 Type A · 0 Type B)
From inspections: 0A/1B · From complaints: 3A/3B
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Facility Details
- License Number
- #010209542
- Facility Type
- Child Care Center
- Licensed Since
- November 4, 1985
- Address
- 1000 Camelia Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
- Phone
- (510) 525-1463
- Regional Office
- #2
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