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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013423818
Report Date: 10/21/2026
Date Signed: 10/21/2026 03:02:25 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/21/2026 03:02 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:CREATIVE WORLDFACILITY NUMBER:
013423818
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		AMANDA CHIOFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:1936 COURTLAND AVETELEPHONE:
(510) 567-3733
CITY:OAKLANDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94601
CAPACITY: 61TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 32CENSUS: 0DATE:
10/21/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Essie DayTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:15 PM
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On 10/21/2026 Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaelyn Agbayani, CAB Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Belinda Devall, and LPA Kayla Merchant met with the Licensee Representative, Essie Day, and Center Director, Amanda Chio. The purpose of the visit was an announced pre-licensing inspection at the facility to ensure the health, safety and personal rights as required by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Centers will be met. Applicant is requesting for a Change of Location with capacity of 10 toddlers ages 18-36 months in the Toddler Room and 22 preschoolers ages 2 years old to entry into first grade in the Preschool Room 1 and Preschool Room 2 from Mondays to Fridays 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM. The facility has an existing preschool license with a toddler program facility #015700527 with a capacity of 32 children. This facility will convert to a single license upon completion of the application process. The fire clearance was granted on 09/25/2026 by the Oakland Fire Department.

LPAs and LPM toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. The facility has a total of 3 classrooms for the toddler and preschool children.

Toddler Classroom measurements are:

The indoor measurements contain a total of 482.36 square feet, which will accommodate applicant’s request for 10 toddlers.

Preschool Classroom measurements are:

The indoor measurements contain a total of 1,260.91 square feet, which will accommodate applicant’s request for 22 preschool children.

Report continued on LIC 809-C.

Belinda Devall
Jaelyn Agbayani
DATE: 10/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/21/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE WORLD
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423818
VISIT DATE: 10/21/2026
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The toddler children do not contain their own separate yard space, Licensee Representative will submit a waiver request for Shared Outdoor Space.

Preschool Outdoor Play measurements are:

Outdoor measurements contain a total of 2,728.02 square feet, which will accommodate applicant’s request for 22 preschool children. The facility also contains a Gross Motor Room as an extension of the Outdoor Yard Space which is to only be utilized as outdoor space and not indoor space. The Gross Motor Room measures to 465 square feet and cannot exceed 6 children at any given time.

All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children were inspected today. LPAs informed applicant that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. Classrooms were observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. All outdoor and indoor passageways and other areas of potential hazard were free of obstruction. A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times. Furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All materials and surfaces accessible to children, including toys, shall be free of toxic substances. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age appropriate. Tables and chairs were observed to meet the needs of the children. There are 39 chairs, 7 tables, 60 cubbies, 24 cots, 4 toilets, 1 changing table, 2 urinals, and 3 sinks available for toddler and preschool children. Isolation area for sick children will be the Director's Office, children have access to staff restroom and remain separated from remaining children.

The center director stated that the facility provides breakfast, snack, and lunch. Per the Licensee Representative, the facility is part of the food program (CACFP) so the facility receives prepared hot lunches. The center director was advised that full-day programs shall ensure that each child has a lunch and children shall be free to drink as they wish. Drinking water is readily available for the children in the facility via water fountains.

The center director shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tight-fitting cover that is kept on. LPA observed no fireplace or open face heaters. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored in a locked storage room located next to the toddler classroom where accessible to staff but inaccessible to children. LPA observed that applicants maintain first-aid supplies in a storage cabinet on the top shelf in each classroom where accessible to staff but inaccessible to children. There is an operational carbon monoxide and smoke detector on site.

Report continued on LIC 809-C.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Belinda Devall
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jaelyn Agbayani
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE WORLD
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423818
VISIT DATE: 10/21/2026
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LPAs observed the facility has fully fenced outdoor playground. Outdoor areas were free of hazards including holes, broken glass dry grasses, and other debris that pose a fire hazard. Any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity areas shall be made inaccessible to children in care. Shade was provided by a pop up tent area. The playground is enclosed by a fencing at least 4 feet high. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. The facility currently has no climbing structure, facility will provide alternative age appropriate play equipment for children. LPAs observed no sandbox area. LPAs observed no bodies of water.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16.



For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).

LPAs referred center director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing information (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information)

Center director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.



LPA reviewed with center director the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

Report continued on LIC 809-C.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Belinda Devall
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jaelyn Agbayani
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE WORLD
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423818
VISIT DATE: 10/21/2026
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the center director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPA also informed the center director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/, and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

The center director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquires to [email protected]. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

This is a reminder of the requirements that the facility must follow during the probationary period:

· The facility must maintain complete, current personnel records for all employees, including valid CPR and First Aid certificates. All records must be kept at the facility and be immediately available to Licensing upon request.

· Medications, poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, and all other toxic materials must be stored in a locked area, inaccessible to children.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Belinda Devall
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jaelyn Agbayani
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE WORLD
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423818
VISIT DATE: 10/21/2026
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· Upon licensure, the stipulation must be posted in a conspicuous place at the facility for the full duration of the probationary period.

· The facility must maintain an accurate, complete, and current children’s roster available to the Department upon request.

· The facility must report all unusual incidents as required by regulations, including but not limited to: child death or injury requiring medical treatment, suspected abuse of any child, physical plant changes, and any unexplained child absences. Incidents must be reported by the next working day, within a written report submitted within seven days.

· The facility must remain clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair at all times. Any noxious smells that persist longer than one day must be reported to the Licensing office within 24 hours of onset, along with actions taken to remediate.

· The facility must provide four hours of monthly staff training on applicable Title 22 regulations, including Personal Rights, Care and Supervision, Missing Child Policy and Procedures, Licensing Inspection Authority, ratios, and reporting requirements. Attendance must be documented and make-up training is required within five working days for any staff who miss the session.

· During any outings, a minimum ratio of one qualified staff member per four children must be maintained. Staff must complete child supervision logs every 30 minutes, documenting visual confirmation of each child. Logs must be signed upon return and kept in each child’s file for at least three years, available to Licensing upon request.

· The facility must inform all current and prospective parents of the facility’s probationary license by providing a copy of the Stipulation and Accusation. Parents must sign an acknowledgement, LIC 9224 – Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports, which must be kept in the child’s file and made available to the Department upon request.

The following corrections are needed before a licensure will be considered:

1. Submission, Review, and Approval of Shared Outdoor Waiver Request

Report continued on LIC 809-C.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Belinda Devall
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jaelyn Agbayani
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2026
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE WORLD
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423818
VISIT DATE: 10/21/2026
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Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager and correction of the above issues.

An exit interview was conducted.

A copy of appeal rights and this report was provided to the Center Director.

Upon completion of the application process, the facility will be licensed for 10 toddlers ages 18-36 months in the Toddler Room and 22 preschoolers ages 2 years old to entry into first grade in the Preschool Room 1 and Preschool Room 2.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Belinda Devall
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jaelyn Agbayani
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2026
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