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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073400211
Report Date: 05/24/2019
Date Signed: 05/24/2019 11:17:11 AM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:JOYFUL BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
073400211
ADMINISTRATOR:CAROL CARTERFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:955 MORAGA ROADTELEPHONE:
(925) 284-1143
CITY:LAFAYETTESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94549
CAPACITY:45CENSUS: 25DATE:
05/24/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:25 AM
MET WITH:Carol CarterTIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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3 LPA, Hollie met with Director, Ms. Carter, for the purpose of a Random Health and Safety Inspection. Present during this visit are six staff and a total of 25 children in care. A tour of the facility was conducted. There are no bodies of water or fire arms on the premises, per the Director. During this visit, all children were under visual supervision of staff. The facility is within ratio with one teacher supervising no more than 12 children. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other dangerous items are inaccessible to children during this visit. Poisons are locked. Medications are inaccessible to children. All toilets and sinks are operable and sanitary with sufficient soap and paper products. Floors are free of tripping hazards. Furniture and equipment are age appropriate and appear to be in good condition and free from sharp, loose or pointed parts. The kitchen/food preparation area is free of litter, rubbish and the evidence of rodents or vermin. Food is protected from contamination and per staff, contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage vessels (garbage cans) including moveable bins, have tight-fitting covers on and are in good repair. Uncontaminated drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors via children's water bottles that are labeled. All foods/beverages that are capable of rapid spoiling are properly stored. Snack menus are posted. The facility has a carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. All required forms are posted.

SEE NEXT PAGE FOR CONTINUED REPORT

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Anika EvansTELEPHONE: (510) 286-4350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ronda HollieTELEPHONE: (510) 725-7004
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2019
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: JOYFUL BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 073400211
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/24/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
06/24/2019
Section Cited
CCR
1012263A
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HEALTH RELATED SERVICES 1012263a (3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician. This requirement is not being met
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The Licensee will obtain a medically current epi pen and place in writing how she will obtain a tracking system to ensure medication is current.
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During today's visit, LPA discovered an Epi Pen that had expired in 2017, thus being a potential hazard.
The Licensee contacted mom during the visit to bring a current pen.
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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: Anika EvansTELEPHONE: (510) 286-4350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ronda HollieTELEPHONE: (510) 725-7004
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2019
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: JOYFUL BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 073400211
VISIT DATE: 05/24/2019
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The Licensee was given a Technical Advisory regarding expired meds in lieu of a Deficiency notice.

LPA DISCUSSED WITH LICENSEE THAT AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2016, ANY PERSON(S) EMPLOYED OR VOLUNTEERING AT A CHILD CARE CENTER SHALL BE IMMUNIZED AGAINST INFLUENZA(optional), PERTUSSIS AND MEASLES OR MUST QUALIFY FOR AN EXEMPTION,

LPA encouraged the Licensee to review our website at the above address at CCLD.CA.GOV to stay up to date and informed on Laws and Title 22 Regulations as it relates to Child day care business, particularly the Provider Information Notices, known as PINS.


THE LICENSEE WAS PROVIDED A COPY OF THEIR APPEAL RIGHTS (LIC 9058 12/15) AND THEIR SIGNATURE ON THIS FORM ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THESE RIGHTS. LPA POSTED THE REQUIRED POSTINGS FOR PUBLIC VIEWING.

AS A RESULT OF THIS VISIT, THERE ARE NO DEFICIENCIES.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Anika EvansTELEPHONE: (510) 286-4350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ronda HollieTELEPHONE: (510) 725-7004
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2019
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: JOYFUL BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 073400211
VISIT DATE: 05/24/2019
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The outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards today. Playground equipment appears to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility remains fenced.

The facility is operating within its licensed capacity. The opening and closing staff have current CPR/First Aid. LPA reviewed a sampling of children’s records for admission accuracy. The sign in and sign out was reviewed for legal signatures.

The Licensee was informed that all person’s 18 years of age or older, who are employed at the facility, must obtain a fingerprint clearance or a fingerprint cleared association, PRIOR to being in the presence of children. Staff records were reviewed for education qualifications.

THE LICENSEE WAS INFORMED THAT IF THE FACILITY RECEIVES A DEFICIENCY, THE PLAN OF CORRECTION MUST BE CORRECTED BY THE DATE PROVIDED OR A CIVIL PENALTY OF $100 PER DAY WILL BE ASSESSED TO THE FACILITY UNTIL THE DEFICIENCY IS CORRECTED. ADDITIONALLY, A REPEAT VIOLATION OF A DEFICIENCY WILL BE ASSESSED IN THE AMOUNT OF $250 AND $100 PER DAY UNTIL CORRECTED.

A Plan of Operation as it relates to the use of Epi Pens, Inhalers or other Incidental Medical Services is in file. During today's visit, LPA viewed the file of a child who uses an Epi Pen. The Epi Pen expired in 2017. The licensee contacted the child's authorized representative regarding the expired meds. The child's authorized representative, e-mailed the Director, indicating that her child had a allergy to a particular food as an infant and has not been affected by the allergey since she was an infant. The parent indicated via the e-mail, that they have not used the epi pen since it was prescribed. SEE NEXT PAGE FOR CONTINUED REPORT

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Anika EvansTELEPHONE: (510) 286-4350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ronda HollieTELEPHONE: (510) 725-7004
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2019
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: JOYFUL BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 073400211
VISIT DATE: 05/24/2019
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Anika EvansTELEPHONE: (510) 286-4350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ronda HollieTELEPHONE: (510) 725-7004
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2019
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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