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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 384004439
Report Date: 03/26/2026
Date Signed: 03/26/2026 04:57:17 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
SAN BRUNO CHILD CARE, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME:MEANINGFUL BEGINNINGS DEVELOPMENT CTR.FACILITY NUMBER:
384004439
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BAJ, LUISAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:254 LAGUNA HONDA BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(415) 572-6376
CITY:SAN FRANCISCOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94116
CAPACITY: 31TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 31CENSUS: 23DATE:
03/26/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Luisa Baj and Carmen ChungTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:55 PM
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On March 26, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Van conducted an annual inspection and met with Director of Operations Luisa Baj and Site Director Carmen Chung. The purpose of the inspection was explained, and LPA was granted entry to the facility. This is a combination center licensed for preschool and infant care, with a toddler component. Today’s inspection focused on the infant and toddler program.

There were 10 teachers present (5 qualified infant teachers and 5 assistants), along with the directors, supervising a total of 23 children—12 infants and 11 toddlers. The facility met the required staff-to-infant ratio during the inspection. The center operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

All staff members present had their criminal record clearances verified through the CDSS Guardian Background Check system and were confirmed to have eligible statuses.

LPA toured the physical plant with the directors to identify potential health and safety hazards. The infant program operates in two classrooms and a designated nap room, while the toddler program operates in a separate classroom. Partitions are used to divide classroom spaces. The center was observed to be well maintained and equipped with appropriate heating, lighting, and ventilation.

The center uses the Brightwheel electronic sign-in and sign-out system. LPA confirmed that all children were properly signed in and that the headcount matched the number of children present.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Garfield Leung
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Brendon Van
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/26/2026
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
SAN BRUNO CHILD CARE, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: MEANINGFUL BEGINNINGS DEVELOPMENT CTR.
FACILITY NUMBER: 384004439
VISIT DATE: 03/26/2026
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Infant and toddler classrooms were stocked with age-appropriate toys and educational materials. Furniture was sturdy, well-maintained, and developmentally appropriate. Soft cushioning was placed in infant activity areas to support safe play. The center is equipped with carbon monoxide detectors, centralized smoke detectors, multiple fully charged fire extinguishers, and functioning telephones. All cleaning products and disinfectants were stored out of children’s reach. Each child has an individual cubby for personal belongings. Emergency equipment was secure and accessible to staff.

According to the Director, the infant and toddler program currently has no children requiring medication. If medication is provided, it is stored in the designated medication backpack kept in the child’s classroom.

A separate bathroom is available for staff use. The Director stated that there are no pools, spas, or bodies of water on the premises and confirmed that no firearms or weapons are stored at the facility.

The infant and toddler program has three designated changing tables, each equipped with at least 1" thick padding, disposable paper coverings, and 3" raised edges. The changing tables are located within arm’s reach of a sink, and disposable wipes are used to clean the area after each use.

LPA observed that one infant sink next to a changing table was being used to store teacher materials, including papers and colored pens. The directors were reminded that diaper-changing areas and sinks must remain available for their intended purpose only and may not be used for storage or classroom activities.

A designated nap area is available for infants, equipped with appropriate sleeping equipment. All mats and bedding were stored properly. LPA reminded the Director that emergency exits must remain unobstructed and that cots and cribs cannot block exit pathways.

Per the directors, families provide food, formula, disposable diapers, and wipes for their infants. All bottles, nipples, and other feeding items are returned to families daily for cleaning. The center currently has no infants who bring breast milk; all infants use formula prepared by families, which staff check, label, and store in the refrigerator each morning.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Garfield Leung
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Brendon Van
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2026
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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
SAN BRUNO CHILD CARE, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: MEANINGFUL BEGINNINGS DEVELOPMENT CTR.
FACILITY NUMBER: 384004439
VISIT DATE: 03/26/2026
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The infant program has an outdoor waiver allowing a maximum of 8 infants or 8 toddlers on the playground at one time. The infant outdoor area is enclosed with plastic baby gates and separated from the preschool yard. The outdoor space is clean, well maintained, and free of debris, with soft artificial turf under play structures to reduce injury risk. LPA reminded the Director to ensure drinking water is readily available outdoors.

A random infant sleeping log was reviewed and found to contain all required information, including the child’s name, dates, 15-minute checks, and staff initials. LPA reminded the licensee to maintain at least 30 days of logs for review and retain records for three years.

LPA reviewed personnel and children’s records. A sample of children’s files contained required documentation, including medical assessments, Needs and Services Plans, feeding plans, and admission agreements. However, several infants and toddlers did not have their Needs and Services Plans updated quarterly as required. LPA reminded the Director that these plans must be reviewed and updated at least quarterly or more frequently if a child’s needs change.

Staff files contained proof of educational qualifications, valid CPR certifications, and required immunizations for Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza. All staff had current mandated reporter training certificates.

Required postings were observed, including the facility license, menus, waivers, parental rights, personal rights, car seat law, and the emergency disaster plan. The Director stated that fire and earthquake drills are conducted monthly, with the most recent drill completed on January 2, 2026.

The director 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 Child Care 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.

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.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Garfield Leung
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Brendon Van
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2026
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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
SAN BRUNO CHILD CARE, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: MEANINGFUL BEGINNINGS DEVELOPMENT CTR.
FACILITY NUMBER: 384004439
VISIT DATE: 03/26/2026
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CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES:

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes the IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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/.

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

LPA discussed Child Abuse Mandated Training AB1207 with the director. As of January 1, 2018, all staff must complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed the director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Pesticide regulations were discussed with the director. In accordance with the Healthy Schools Act, California law requires that anyone using any pesticide must be trained every year in integrated pest management and the safe use of pesticides around children. The director was advised that a free one-hour online course is available on the Department of Pesticide Regulation's website: www.cdpr.ca.gov/schoolipm/training. For questions, email ccipmlist@cdpr.ca.gov.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Garfield Leung
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Brendon Van
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2026
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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
SAN BRUNO CHILD CARE, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: MEANINGFUL BEGINNINGS DEVELOPMENT CTR.
FACILITY NUMBER: 384004439
VISIT DATE: 03/26/2026
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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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted; the report was reviewed with the Director of Operations, Luisa Baj, and Site Director, Carmen Chung.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Garfield Leung
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Brendon Van
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2026
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