Facility Evaluation Report

Creative Growth, Oakland06/30/2026Licence 011400147

Capacity90
Census54
Date signed06/30/2026 12:41:44 PM
Name of licensing program analystDavid Doidge
Name of licensing program managerBennett Fong
The inspector’s account

On 06/30/2025 at 10:10 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Doidge arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required Inspection. LPA met with Administrator Amelia Whittlesey and explained the purpose of visit.

LPA toured facility including but not limited to activity rooms, kitchen, bathrooms, and the outside area. Clients are referred to as artists and bring their own lunches. Snacks are provided by the program. Emergency supplies, including water, were observed. The hot water temperature in the kitchen measured 115.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible to artists. Medications are not handled/dispensed by this program. There are no bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. Restrooms are maintained in safe and in sanitary operating conditions, and additional equipment for the physically handicapped was observed.

Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguishers throughout facility were last inspected 08/28/2025. First aid kit was checked and observed to be complete.

LPA reviewed five (5) artist records and five (5) staff records; all were complete.

Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction