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Bigelow, Mary & Ernest
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (510) 632-2518
- 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
1 citation 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.
- 102423(a)(4)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights: (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (4) 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 interviews conducted it was determined that the Licensee hit a daycare child at the child's school. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety, and Personal Rights of children in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-09-17.
2 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Oakland
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Bigelow, Mary & Ernest licensed in California?
Yes, Bigelow, Mary & Ernest is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1990.
How many citations does Bigelow, Mary & Ernest have?
Bigelow, Mary & Ernest has 1 citation on record: 1 Type A (more serious) citation. It has received 4 visits (2 inspections, 2 complaint visits).
When was Bigelow, Mary & Ernest last inspected?
Bigelow, Mary & Ernest was last inspected on September 17, 2025 (about 8 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Bigelow, Mary & Ernest?
Bigelow, Mary & Ernest is a Family Child Care Home (FCC), which is a home-based program licensed to care for up to 14 children with a licensed capacity of 14 children. It is located in Oakland, Alameda County, California.
How does Bigelow, Mary & Ernest compare to other daycares in Alameda County?
Bigelow, Mary & Ernest has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.5 citations per facility. There are 1,746 licensed childcare facilities in Alameda County.
Does Bigelow, Mary & Ernest have any serious violations?
Bigelow, Mary & Ernest has 1 Type A citation 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 Bigelow, Mary & Ernest had any complaint inspections?
Bigelow, Mary & Ernest has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Bigelow, Mary & Ernest serve?
Bigelow, Mary & Ernest serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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