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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343617158
Report Date: 06/23/2022
Date Signed: 06/23/2022 12:30:53 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
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833



FACILITY NAME:A NEW BEGINNING PRESCHOOL LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
343617158
ADMINISTRATOR:WILLIAMS, NOVAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:8540 MADISON AVENUETELEPHONE:
(916) 967-7827
CITY:FAIR OAKSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95628
CAPACITY:30CENSUS: 13DATE:
06/23/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:20 AM
MET WITH:Nova WilliamsTIME COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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*Times on the report are approximate*. At 9:20 am on June 23, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lea Habtom met with Director, Nova Williams, for the purpose of an unannounced required 1 year inspection. Operating hours of the facility are from 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility, at which time a census of 13 preschool children supervised by 2 staff was observed. LPA was not able to confirm staff supervising children were fully qualified.

All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. 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.

A health and safety inspection was conducted in the classrooms, restrooms, food service areas, and outdoor play areas. LPA observed the following documents are posted: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, menus, and daily schedule. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Medications are stored, inaccessible to children. Director stated there are no poisons on the premises. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Bins for solid waste in the have tight fitting lids. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The facility provides breakfast and afternoon snack and parents provide lunch. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors via water jug and labeled bottles. Facility uses a paper sign in and sign out. LPA observed full legal signatures of authorized representatives. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp.

Report continued on 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Keven PetersTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5728
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lea HabtomTELEPHONE: (916) 208-2538
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2022
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, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME: A NEW BEGINNING PRESCHOOL LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 343617158
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2022
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parts. LPA observed artificial grass beneath the play structure. Outdoor shade is provided by trees and tents.

Staff files were reviewed. LPA could not confirm one staff member present has a current CPR. LPA was unable to confirm immunization records for staff. LPA verified documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter training certificates.

Children's records were reviewed. Each child's file contained an emergency card, consent for emergency medical treatment and notifications of children’s and parent’s rights, health history, physician's report and immunization records. LPA observed signed form LIC224 Acknowledgement of receipt of licensing reports.

This facility does not provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. A plan of operation is on file at the facility. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s personnel and administrative records. 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 verified the annual fees are current. A staff interview was conducted with the Director, Nova Williams.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

In the areas that were evaluated, deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection. See 809-D for deficiencies. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Nova Williams. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Keven PetersTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5728
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lea HabtomTELEPHONE: (916) 208-2538
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2022
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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, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833


FACILITY NAME: A NEW BEGINNING PRESCHOOL LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 343617158

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101216.1(c)(1)
Teacher Qualifications and Duties
(c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on file review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that two staff members were supervising a group of 6 children each without the necessary units for a fully qualified staff. This requirement was not met which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/27/2022
Plan of Correction
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Director agreed to supervise the children with 1 staff acting as a aide. Director states staff will enroll have staff enroll in classess.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
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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: Keven PetersTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5728
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lea HabtomTELEPHONE: (916) 208-2538
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2022
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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, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833


FACILITY NAME: A NEW BEGINNING PRESCHOOL LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 343617158

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that staff did not have proof of immunization in files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/25/2022
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Director will email copies of immunizations to LPA L. Habtom.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(f)
Personnel Requirements
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that staff did not have current CPR which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/25/2022
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Director agreed to email a copy of CPR certificate to LPA L. Habtom.

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: Keven PetersTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5728
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lea HabtomTELEPHONE: (916) 208-2538
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2022
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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, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME: A NEW BEGINNING PRESCHOOL LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 343617158
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2022
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LPA cleared the deficiency that staff were supervising children without being fully qualified by having the director in ratio.

· Upon receipt of this report, the Licensee shall post the Notice of Site Visit and any Licensing report documenting a type “A” deficiency. The report and the Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC 9224 form must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee was provided with a copy of the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) Form during this visit.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Keven PetersTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5728
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lea HabtomTELEPHONE: (916) 208-2538
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2022
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