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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 340320034
Report Date: 08/07/2024
Date Signed: 08/07/2024 03:24:47 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME:	GREAT BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CNTR		FACILITY NUMBER:	340320034
ADMINISTRATOR:	SIBERT,KELLY&BROOKS,LENAY		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2791 24TH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(916) 456-4642
CITY:	SACRAMENTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95818
CAPACITY:	57	CENSUS: 27	DATE:	08/07/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:15 PM
MET WITH:	Stephanie Levenhagen		TIME COMPLETED:	03:30 PM

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At 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Pa Dao Vang met with Director, Stephanie Levenhagen, for the purpose of an unannounced, annual required inspection. LPA observed a census of 27 children supervised by 3 staff. Facility hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Mondays thru Fridays. Parents provides water bottles, breakfast, lunch, and p.m. snack for the children.

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA conducted a health and safety inspection of the classrooms, and restrooms. LPA observed the following documents are posted: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, Earthquake Preparedness, Child Passenger Restraint Poster, Parent’s Notification, LIC613A Person Rights, Daily Activity Schedule, and menus. Director stated that there is no smoking, no firearms nor poisons on the premises. LPA observed current fire drill log on 7/18/2024. LPA observed 2 tubs on the table with 2 inches of water set up for an indoor activity in the Blue room, and another water table with 2 inches of water in the Red room. LPA observed all children setting outside for lunch. No children were present in the classrooms. Director poured out the water immediately.

Facility provides Incidental Medical Services. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (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 all medications properly stored with required forms in the classroom.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De Luca	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5719
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dao Vang	TELEPHONE: (916) 216-7798
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/07/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2024

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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: GREAT BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CNTR	FACILITY NUMBER: 340320034
	VISIT DATE: 08/07/2024

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LPA conducted a health and safety inspection of the outdoor space. The play structure is free of loose or sharp parts with proper cushioning under it. Outdoor shade was provided by canopy, building, and trees. Water is accessible via jug and paper cups provided both in the classroom and outside.

LPA reviewed staff and children's records. LPA observed current employee rights, and documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience. There is at least 1 staff with current CRP/First Aid certification, AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training Certificates, and immunization.

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 inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. 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.

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. For childcare 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). Director explained that the faucets are used for hand washing not for drinking or food preparation.

Facility Representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

No deficiency is being cited today based on LPA observation, interviews conducted, and record reviews in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. An exit interview was conducted with Director, Stephanie Levenhagen. A copy of this report, appeal rights, and a notice of site visit were also provided to Director. Notice of site visit shall remain posted for a period of 30 consecutive days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De Luca	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5719
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dao Vang	TELEPHONE: (916) 216-7798
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/07/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2024

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