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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 384004440
Report Date: 12/11/2024
Date Signed: 12/11/2024 02:08:53 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/11/2024 02:08 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
SAN BRUNO CHILD CARE, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME:MEANINGFUL BEGINNINGS DEVELOPMENT CTR.FACILITY NUMBER:
384004440
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BAJ, LUISAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:254 LAGUNA HONDA BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(415) 572-6376
CITY:SAN FRANCISCOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94116
CAPACITY: 46TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 46CENSUS: 19DATE:
12/11/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - OtherUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Gabriela VivarTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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On December 11, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Van conducted a case management inspection to discuss alternative outdoor play area options due to the facility's limited outdoor space. LPA met with the lead teacher, Gabriela Vivar. The purpose of the inspection was explained, and access to the center was granted. The center has received approval from the Park and Recreation Department to use the Midtown Terrace Playground, located 0.5 miles from the facility. During the inspection, the site director, Luisa Baj, arrived.

The center plans to take 12 to 16 children to the park in two rotating schedules. According to the submitted plan, the first group will leave the school at 9:30 AM and arrive at the park around 10:00 AM, where they will spend thirty minutes. The second group will begin leaving the center at approximately 10:00 AM, so they will arrive at the park just as the first group departs at 10:30 AM.

Before visiting the facility, the LPA inspected the Midtown Terrace Playground. The park was found to be clean and free from debris. It is fully enclosed and features restroom facilities for children. There are play structures suitable for preschoolers and plenty of space to run and engage in play. The climbing equipment is cushioned with soft padding, providing a safe surface. However, LPA observed that while the smaller climbing and sliding structures are appropriate for preschool children, the larger and taller slides may not be suitable for this age group. LPA reminded the director that staff must be present directly at the climbing structure when preschool children use it.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Garfield Leung
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brendon Van
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/11/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/11/2024
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
SAN BRUNO CHILD CARE, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: MEANINGFUL BEGINNINGS DEVELOPMENT CTR.
FACILITY NUMBER: 384004440
VISIT DATE: 12/11/2024
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According to the center's submitted plan, staff will bring drinking water, extra toiletry items, emergency first aid kits, emergency information, and consent forms for medical cards for the children to the park. LPA reviewed the conditions of the open space waiver with the Director and expressed concerns about children crossing at busy intersections, particularly at intersections without pedestrian traffic lights. LPA suggested that a teacher could act as a crosswalk guard to ensure the children cross safely. To further ensure the children's safety, the Director stated that they will wear identification shirts, hats, and jackets and use a rope to guide them safely along the route to the park.

No health and safety hazards were identified based on LPA’s park observation. LPA recommends the approval of the park's use. Management will determine the final approval for the open space waiver.

An exit interview was conducted, and the director, Luisa Baj, reviewed and signed the report.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Garfield Leung
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brendon Van
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2024
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