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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013419436
Report Date: 10/13/2026
Date Signed: 10/13/2026 11:48:47 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
08/06/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Mario Caro
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 02-CC-20260806104810
FACILITY NAME:BUSD - FRANKLIN PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
013419436
ADMINISTRATOR:THIES, DEBORAHFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1460 - 8TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(510) 644-4533
CITY:BERKELEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94710
CAPACITY:192CENSUS: 80DATE:
10/13/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:24 AM
MET WITH:Rogin, MadelineTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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Staff did not prevent children from causing injuries to other children in care
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 10/13/26 at 8:24 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mario Caro conducted an Unannounced Continued Complaint Investigation and met with Principle Madeleine Rogin. During the visit there were 25 additional staff and 80 preschool aged children in care. During today's visit LPA observed classroom activity/outdoor play, conducted interviews, and Delivered findings.

An allegation was made that staff did not prevent children from causing injuries to other children in care. Based on interviews and observation conducted during the course of the investigation, it was observed that a child did have an injury from rough play. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore this allegation was found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Title 22 101223(a)(2) was cited during today's visit.

See LIC9099-D for one Type B citation.
Exit interview was conducted with Principle Madeline Rogin. Appeal rights and report were reviewed and provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mario Caro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/13/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/13/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 02-CC-20260806104810
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: BUSD - FRANKLIN PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 013419436
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/13/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
10/13/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(2)
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101223(a)(2) 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:
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Administrator conducted an all staff training on 09/23/26 for zones of supervision and active supervision strategies. The training covered redirection, communication between adults and knowing the children to prevent altercations. Administrator provided LPA Caro with a sign in sheet signed by all staff and the agenda for the training. POC Cleared By Visit.
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Based on interviews and observation it was observed that a child did have an injury from rough play. This poses a potential risk to the Health, Safety, and Personal Rights of children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla Mendoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mario Caro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/13/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/13/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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