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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197415644
Report Date: 11/22/2022
Date Signed: 11/22/2022 12:03:43 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 11/22/2022 12:03 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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245



FACILITY NAME:GREAT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL, INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
197415644
ADMINISTRATOR:BELTRAN, MARTINAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:12052 EMELITA ST.TELEPHONE:
(818) 763-5859
CITY:VALLEY VILLAGESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91607
CAPACITY:64CENSUS: 36DATE:
11/22/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:00 PM
MET WITH:Director Martina BeltranTIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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On 11/22/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Martinez arrived at Great Beginnings Preschool, Inc., for the purpose of citing for deficiencies observed during the visit on 11/03/2022. LPA also wore a face mask throughout the duration of the visit. LPA met Director Martina Beltran and discussed the purpose of the visit. LPA observed 36 children at the time of this inspection.

During the investigation, interviews with staff revealed that Staff #1 was hired as a Pre-K teacher however is sometimes left alone with children when Staff #2 have to step out of the classroom to use the restroom. Administrator stated that Staff #1 did not have ECE units. LPA requested and reviewed staff records and observed that Staff #1 did not have the required ECE units.

California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division & Chapter number), are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D.

Licensee was reminded that an aide who is 18 years of age or older, and who meets the requirements of Section 101216.2 and Section 101216, may escort and/or assist children in going to the bathroom, and may supervise napping children as specified in Section 101230(c)(1), without being under the direct supervision of a teacher.

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report along with the Appeal Rights and Notice of Site Visit were provided to Director Martina Beltran.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rita RamosTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sabrina MartinezTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3059
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/22/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Document Has Been Signed on 11/22/2022 12:03 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245


FACILITY NAME: GREAT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 197415644

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/22/2022
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
12/22/2022
Section Cited

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An aide who is 18 years of age or older, and who meets the requirements of this section and Section 101216, may escort and/or assist children in going to the bathroom, and may supervise napping children as specified in Section 101230(c)(1), without being under the direct supervision of a teacher.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Interviews with staff revealed that Staff #1 was hired as a Pre-K teacher however is sometimes left alone with children when Staff #2 must step out of the classroom to use the restroom. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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mailed to the State Licensing office on or before December 21, 2022.

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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: Rita RamosTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sabrina MartinezTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3059
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/22/2022
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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