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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 384004440
Report Date: 01/10/2023
Date Signed: 01/10/2023 04:35:55 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, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME:MEANINGFUL BEGINNINGS DEVELOPMENT CTR.FACILITY NUMBER:
384004440
ADMINISTRATOR:BAJ, LUISAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:254 LAGUNA HONDA BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(415) 572-6376
CITY:SAN FRANCISCOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94116
CAPACITY: 46TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 46CENSUS: 7DATE:
01/10/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Luisa BajTIME COMPLETED:
04:30 PM
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 On January 10, 2023., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Van met with Director Luisa Baj for an unannounced annual random inspection. The purpose of the inspection was explained, and the Director granted entry to the facility. The Center is a combination of programs, consisting of an infants & toddler program and a Preschool program. The inspection today focuses on the Preschool program. There are seven children supervised by a teacher and Director today. The facility complies with the staff-children ratios today. Days and hours of operations are from Monday to Friday between 7:30 am – 5:30 pm.
LPA toured and inspected the physical plant with the Director for any potential health and safety hazards. LPA observed that the facility utilizes the Brightwheel app for sign-in / out for parents or authorized representatives. The facility is in good repair and has proper temperature and ventilation. Classrooms have age-appropriate toys and learning materials. The furniture appears steady and in good repair. The facility has multiple combination carbon monoxide & smoke detectors, fully charged fire extinguishers, and working telephones. LPA observed that each child has their cubbies available. Emergency supplies are stored in locked storage. First aid supplies are fully stocked and available for children's use. All cleaning solutions, poisons, and other dangerous chemicals are stored in the teachers' bathroom. Sleeping cots are appropriately stored. Medications are stored and inaccessible to children, and all medications have proper labeling, unaltered, and parental consent.
All toilets and handwashing sinks are in good working condition with proper sanitation. LPA observed no bodies of water on the premises.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Garfield Leung
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brendon Van
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/10/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/10/2023
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, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: MEANINGFUL BEGINNINGS DEVELOPMENT CTR.
FACILITY NUMBER: 384004440
VISIT DATE: 01/10/2023
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 The facility has an outdoor waiver approved by the Department, allowing the Center to have no more than five children in the outdoor play space at any time. LPA reviewed and discussed the waiver with the Director, informed the Director that drinking water should be made available to children, and reminded the Director that the staff must ensure that the playground is cleared of debris or harmful material before use. LPA observed the facility posted the outdoor play schedule in all classrooms using the playground.
The facility had posted the required forms. (i.e., License, waivers, Notification of Parent's Rights, Notification of Personal Rights, Car Seat Law, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Daily activities). Per the Director, the children brought their food. Waters are readily available for children indoors and outdoors. All storage containers for solid waste within the Center have a proper tight-fitting cover.
Children's records and personnel records were reviewed during the inspection. Records review showed the facility has records of each child's authorized representative's names, addresses, and telephone numbers. In addition, each child's immunization record, medical assessment, and admission agreement can be located in each child's file. Staff records indicate that all staff or individuals requiring caregiver background checks have received criminal records and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Multiple staff members have a record of valid CPR. All staff maintained immunization records. LPA reviewed the educational qualification of the staff, and all staff had the required ECE units. The Director stated that the Center conducts fire and earthquakes quarterly.
The 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 the 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Garfield Leung
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brendon Van
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2023
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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, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: MEANINGFUL BEGINNINGS DEVELOPMENT CTR.
FACILITY NUMBER: 384004440
VISIT DATE: 01/10/2023
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 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 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
The Director was informed about Mandated Reporter training. In addition to AB1207 training required to complete every two years by the Licensee and all staff hired, a one-time General Training is also required. Training can be taken online at www.mandaterreporterca.com. Also, the Director was reminded of Pesticide training. Information on the DPR website at: www.cdpr.ca.gov/shoolipm/childcare
LPA encouraged the Director to visit the Licensing website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. Director can also email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov and ask for the updates to be added to the email list.
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.
No deficiencies were cited today. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Director, Luisa Baj. Today's report and notice of the site visit were provided to the Director. LPA informed the Director that the site visit notice must be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Garfield Leung
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brendon Van
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2023
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