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Shannon Cato
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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) 982-9276
- 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
2 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.
- 102395(a)(1)Type A
(a) An immediate penalty of $100 per cited violation per day for a maximum of five (5) days shall be assessed for the following:(1) Failure to obtain a California clearance or criminal record exemption...as specified in Section 102370(d) for any individual required to fingerprinted under Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 prior to allowing the individual to work, reside or volunteer in the facility. Based on Interviews, it has been determined that an unfingerprinted adult was in the presence of children. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 102423(a)Type A
(a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: . This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: an incident reported by Licensee on May 9, 2022 there was a lack of supervision which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-06-17.
2 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Berkeley
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Shannon Cato licensed in California?
Yes, Shannon Cato is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2016.
How many citations does Shannon Cato have?
Shannon Cato has 2 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) citations. It has received 4 visits (2 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Shannon Cato last inspected?
Shannon Cato was last inspected on June 17, 2025 (about 11 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Shannon Cato?
Shannon Cato 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 Berkeley, Alameda County, California.
How does Shannon Cato compare to other daycares in Alameda County?
Shannon Cato has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.5 citations per facility. There are 1,746 licensed childcare facilities in Alameda County.
Does Shannon Cato have any serious violations?
Shannon Cato has 2 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.
What ages does Shannon Cato serve?
Shannon Cato serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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