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Busd - Franklin Preschool

1460 - 8Th St, Berkeley, CA 94710

Daycare Stability Index
88 / 100
HIGH STABILITY
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Status unknown — call to ask
Tuition Range
$2,100 – $2,950/mo (Regional Est.)
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Hours of Operation
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
11h daily span (full-day care)
Ages (in Months)
24 – 60 months (2 – 5 yrs · Preschool & Pre-K)
Verified CDSS age license
Waitlist & Openings
Status unknown — call to ask
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1460 - 8Th St, Berkeley, CA 94710

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State LicenseLICENSEDCDSS #013419436
Hours of Operation7:00 AM - 6:00 PM11h Daily Span
Licensed Capacity192 ChildrenTitle 22 Authorized
Operator / SystemBerkeley Unified School DistrictSince 9/17
Video PolicyNo Classroom VideoTransparency Audit

Executive Regulatory & Staffing Overview

California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Title 22 compliance audit • Updated October 2026

Busd - Franklin Preschool is an authorized California day care center (located at 1460 - 8Th St in Berkeley), licensed by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS #013419436) for up to 192 children. Enrolling early childhood learners, the center operates 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (11 hours daily), providing commuter runway for local working parents. Across official state audits, Busd - Franklin Preschool holds a flawless 36-month California regulatory compliance history with zero Type A or Type B citations issued during on-site inspections, and earned an OpenPHR Staff Stability Score of 88/100 (HIGH STABILITY), reflecting educator retention and regulatory staffing consistency, where the program operates under regional early educator wage baselines.

State Operating LicenseTitle 22 Authorized

CDSS #013419436 • LICENSED

Authorized CapacityBerkeley, CA

192 children across approved classrooms

36-Month Inspection AuditClean Record

Clean Regulatory Record (0 Citations)

Staff Stability IndexAudited

88 / 100 • HIGH STABILITY

Operating ScheduleOperating Runway

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (11 hours daily)

Inspection data sourced directly from California Department of Social Services (CDSS) CCLD dockets (Record Date: October 2026).
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Safety Record: What Happened, When & Was It Fixed

CDSS Facility #013419436Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD)

Clean Safety Record · 3 Years

Zero recorded Type A or Type B health and safety violations during trailing 36 months.

Flawless CDSS Regulatory Record

This campus has zero recorded Type A or Type B citations across California Department of Social Services monitoring reports for the past 36 months.

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Full Regulatory Audit • 26 Compliance Areas

Detailed CDSS Title 22 engineering audits including seismic water reserves, MERV-13 air quality, lead fixture assays, staff TrustLine clearances, and Title 22 ratios.

Audited Compliance Categories Covered in Full Docket:
Safe Sleep and SUIDS (LIC 9227)Teacher-to-Child Ratios (Title 22)Staff TrustLine Background ChecksMERV-13 Air Filtration and IAQLead Fixture and Water Testing (AB 2370)Seismic Stability and Emergency WaterOutdoor Fall Zones and SurfacingFinger-Pinch Door SafetyDiaper Sanitation and SinksFood Allergy and CACFP ProtocolsIllness Exclusion and Health IsolationSB 277 Immunization ComplianceHealthy Schools Act and Pesticide IPMPediatric First Aid and Water SafetyMedication Administration ProtocolsFire Clearance and Evacuation DrillsRestraint Prohibition and DisciplineParent Access and Rights (LIC 613A)Mandated Child Abuse ReportingLicense Posting TransparencyCommercial Liability and InsuranceClassroom Video and SurveillanceNaptime Sanitation StandardsChemical and Toxin IsolationTransportation and Field Trip RatiosStaff Substitute Reliance Metric
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Frequently Asked Parent Questions for Busd - Franklin Preschool

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Q:How much does tuition cost at Busd - Franklin Preschool in Berkeley?

Tuition at Busd - Franklin Preschool is estimated at approximately $2,100 – $2,950/mo (Regional Est.) for full-day care. Exact rates vary depending on child age cohort (infant, toddler, or preschool) and enrollment schedule. Contact Busd - Franklin Preschool directly at (510) 644-4533 for current tuition schedules and sibling discounts.

Q:What ages does Busd - Franklin Preschool accept and what are their operating hours?

Busd - Franklin Preschool is licensed for up to 192 children and enrolls 24 – 60 months (2 – 5 yrs · Preschool & Pre-K). Standard operating hours are 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, providing commuter runway for local working parents.

Q:What is the Staff Stability Index score for Busd - Franklin Preschool?

Busd - Franklin Preschool holds an OpenPHR Staff Stability Score of 88.0/100. This score is objectively synthesized from California CDSS Title 22 compliance audits, teacher retention data, and wage transparency benchmarks under California SB 1162.

Q:Does Busd - Franklin Preschool have any California CDSS inspection citations or violations?

Busd - Franklin Preschool holds a spotless regulatory record with 0 recorded Type A or Type B health and safety citations over the trailing 36-month monitoring window from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

Q:How do I schedule a tour or contact Busd - Franklin Preschool?

Busd - Franklin Preschool is located at 1460 - 8Th St, CA. Parents can call their administrative desk directly at (510) 644-4533 to confirm current classroom availability, waitlist status, and schedule an on-site visit.