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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 390315760
Report Date: 11/21/2024
Date Signed: 11/21/2024 03:32:25 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/21/2024 03:32 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
SACRAMENTO SOUTH, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME:	GREAT BEGINNINGS PRE-SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	390315760
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	RUIZ, RAE ANN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	330 E. ACACIA STREET		TELEPHONE:	(209) 835-1321
CITY:	TRACY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95376
CAPACITY: 50	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 22	CENSUS: 12	DATE:	11/21/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:15 PM
MET WITH:	Rae Ann Ruiz		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:45 PM

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On November 21, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams met with Facility Representative Rae Ann Ruiz for an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA observed three teachers present in the center supervising twelve children. Criminal record clearances were verified. Facility fees are current.

LPA inspected all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. Hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in operable and safe condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts, and adequate cushioning was observed in areas underneath climbing equipment. Toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Storage containers with solid waste have tight-fitting covers in each classroom. Medications are stored in a central location. One child in care require medication. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector.

Morning and afternoon snack is provided by the facility. Facility has a posted menu for parental review. Uncontaminated drinking water is readily available to children both indoors and outdoors.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Childcare 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). Testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred Facility Representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

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Bettina Engelman	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5820
Stacey Williams	TELEPHONE: (916) 216-7797
	DATE: 11/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024

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 SOUTH, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: GREAT BEGINNINGS PRE-SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 390315760
	VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024

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LPA observed full legal signatures while reviewing the sign in and sign out sheet. LPA reviewed records for all present staff. Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification which expires 8/2025 for lead teacher. All staff currently employed with the facility have: a criminal record clearance, a health screening report, immunization records, documentation of their educational background, training, and/or experience. LPA did not observe current AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training in staff files. Six child records were reviewed. Each child's file contained a completed emergency contact form, immunization records, signed personal rights form, and a completed medical assessment.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

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.

All individuals subject to criminal record review have obtained clearance. Licensing Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Childcare Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Bettina Engelman	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5820
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stacey Williams	TELEPHONE: (916) 216-7797
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024

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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 SOUTH, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: GREAT BEGINNINGS PRE-SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 390315760
	VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024

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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.

Title 22 deficiencies were found during today’s inspection and will be cited on subsequent page, LIC 809D.

Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Rae Ann Ruiz. Notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights were provided.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Bettina Engelman	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5820
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stacey Williams	TELEPHONE: (916) 216-7797
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 11/21/2024 03:32 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
SACRAMENTO SOUTH, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: GREAT BEGINNINGS PRE-SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 390315760
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Section Cited

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 staff records reviewed which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/20/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director will ensure that all staff have current Mandated Reporter training certificates on file. Mandated Reporter training will be completed by POC date- 12/20/24

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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.

Bettina Engelman	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5820
Stacey Williams	TELEPHONE: (916) 216-7797
	DATE: 11/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024

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