“Based on the interview and records review, the center did not comply with the section cited above.”California CCLD inspector, Jul 1, 2024 report. Quoted verbatim.
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Chung, Carmen
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Meaningful Beginnings LLC
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§1596.956 Child day care centers serving infants; optional toddler program; departmental guidelines and regulations
Minor
Based on observation, it was found that the Center did not comply with the regulations related to the toddler component. A toddler group size consisting of two teachers should not exceed 12 toddlers. However, the LPAs observed that there were sixteen toddler children present in the toddler classroom, and there was no partition to separate the two toddler groups. This poses/posed a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
LPA discussed with the Director to add the partition to separate the Toddler Playroom into 2. Upon completion, potcures will be sent to the LPA by November 9, 2023.
Standard 159.956(a)(5) · §1596.956 Child day care centers serving infants; optional toddler program; departmental guidelines and regulations
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Nov 9, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:384004009:2023-10-25:159.956(a)(5):1
Visit source ID
ca:384004009:2023-10-25:inspection
Infant Care Activities
Minor
Based on observation an infant sleeping in the cribs on tummy with sleep sack., the licensee did not comply with the infant sleeping regulation, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director plan to remove all sleep sacks by the day of POC. The safe sleep regulation was provided to the Director to follow.
Standard 101430(a)(3)(C) · Infant Care Activities
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Nov 9, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:384004009:2023-10-25:101430(a)(3)(C):1
Visit source ID
ca:384004009:2023-10-25:inspection
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Serious
Based on the record review, the Center did not comply with the abovementioned section. Five out of Seven staff members have not completed their Mandated reporter training, or the training has expired, which poses/posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The Center/Site Director must ensure that all staff complete the Mandated Reporter Training bi-annually and are available for review during the inspection. The Site Director states she will have the staff members complete the training and send the completion to the Licensing office by November 9, 2023
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Nov 9, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:384004009:2023-10-25:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:384004009:2023-10-25:inspection
Aug 16, 2023Other visit
2 findings
California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers
Minor
Based on results received from the water sampler, the facility exceeded 5.5 ppb of lead in their water source. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The Director will put up signs indicating that the kitchen fixture is not for drinking and/or is currently out of order and will be flushing the water fixture until they are retested with a certified water sampler by 8/25/2023. The director will provide the new test results to LPA by 8/25/2023. In addition, copies of the External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist (LIC9276), and Facility Sketch (LIC999) need to be submitted to LPA by 8/25/2023.
Standard 101700.3(b)(1) · California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 25, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:384004009:2023-08-16:101700.3(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:384004009:2023-08-16:other
Standard 101223(a)(3)
Minor
(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement is not met, as evidenced by facility video footage, and the facility self-reported the unusual incident report.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The facility immediately acted and terminated the party involved in the incident. In addition, Staff meeting and training were conducted to address the incident. The director stated that the record of the training materials and proof of attendance will be sent to LPA on August 18, 2023.
Standard 101223(a)(3)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 18, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:384004009:2023-08-16:101223(a)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:384004009:2023-08-16:other
Apr 28, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded
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