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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 200406590
Report Date: 08/07/2025
Date Signed: 08/07/2025 11:41:23 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:GREAT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
200406590
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LOGSDEN, PATRICIA A.FACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:2617 HOWARD RD.TELEPHONE:
(559) 675-3930
CITY:MADERASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93637
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 0DATE:
08/07/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - OtherUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:21 AM
MET WITH:PATRICIA LOGSDENTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:50 AM
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On 08/07/2025 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez arrived at the facility to conduct a case management – other inspection. LPA met with Director, Patricia Logsden. LPA conducted an inspection of the facility both inside, outside, and took a census. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. The reason for the inspection is to review with Director the regulation 101200 Inspection Authority of the Department.

On 07/31/2025, LPA Vega-Gonzalez conducted an unannounced inspection and had requested for facility records. LPA was informed by Director that records would be provided by 08/04/2025. LPA followed up with Director on 8/04/2025 and requested records once again via phone and email.

Per the regulation, 101200 Inspection Authority of the Department (c)The Department has the authority to inspect, audit, and copy child or child care center records upon demand during normal business hours. Records may be removed if necessary for copying. Removal of records shall be subject to the requirements in Sections 101217(c) and 101221(d). (1) The licensee shall ensure that provisions are made for the examination of all records relating to the operation of the child care center.

This facility is being cited a Type B deficiency.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joseph Pacheco
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/07/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: GREAT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 200406590
VISIT DATE: 08/07/2025
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On the unannounced inspection that was conducted on 07/31/2025. LPA Vega-Gonzalez observed that there were various holes on the ground located in the children's playground in the southern/eastern side (photo taken). LPA had reviewed with director the findings. On today's date, the various holes are still present in the outdoor play area and are a tripping hazard to children in care (photo taken). LPA also observed that the sand under high climbing equipment and swings was compacted and hard to the touch (photos taken). LPA observed inside the classroom had one carpet that was folded on the edges that is a tripping hazard (photo taken). LPA reviewed all findings with Director.

Pert Title 22 Regulations, 101238.2 Outdoor Activity Space, two (2) Type B deficiencies are being cited on today's date.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 these deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D.



An exit interview conducted with Director, Patricia Logsden. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided and discussed with Director, Patricia Logsden.
A Notice of Site Visit Form was posted to parent's board and must remain posted for 30 days.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joseph Pacheco
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2025
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Created By: Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez On 08/07/2025 at 10:57 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: GREAT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 200406590

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/07/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
08/08/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101200(c)(1)

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101200 Inspection Authority of the Department (c)The Department has the authority to inspect, audit, and copy child or child care center records upon demand during normal business hours...Removal ... (1) The licensee shall ensure that provisions are made for the examination
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Director will review the Regulation 101200 Inspection Authority of the Department. The Director stated they will ensure to have all the required Licensing documents up to date and ready for all and any future inspections. LPA obtained the requested document/s on today's date.
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of all records relating to the operation of the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Director did not provide the Department with the requested documents. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Type B
08/13/2025
Section Cited
CCR101238.2(d)(2)

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101238.2(d)(2) Outdoor Activity Space
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained:
(2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.
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Director stated that holes will be filled in and photos will be submitted to the Department by POC due date of 8/13/2025. Director stated that they will make area inaccessible and update the Department with any updates regarding the holes.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed various holes in the outdoor activity space that are a potential hazard to children in care. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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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.
Joseph Pacheco
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/07/2025


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Created By: Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez On 08/07/2025 at 11:03 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: GREAT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 200406590

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/07/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
08/13/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(e)(1)

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101238.2(e)(1) Outdoor Activity Space
(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. (1) Sand, woodchips and peagravel, or rubber mats
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commercially produced for the purposes of (e) above, are permitted. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed that the sand was hard and compacted under outdoor equipment. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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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.
Joseph Pacheco
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/07/2025


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