GREAT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER

2617 HOWARD RD., Madera, CA 93637LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

18 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 28, 2026

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
GREAT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
2617 HOWARD RD., Madera, CA 93637
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
18 inspections, last inspected January 28, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

49

Total Violations

Jan 28, 2026

Last Inspection

24

Capacity

Complaint History

4 complaint investigations on record.

5

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

3

Unsubstantiated

Aug 22, 2025
3 substantiated2 citations
Jul 2, 2025
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated1 citation
Jun 30, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Jan 31, 2025
1 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (49)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(6)Type BComplaintJan 28, 2026

(6) Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.803(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 28, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.803(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 28, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintJan 28, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.803(a)(1)ComplaintJan 28, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(a)ComplaintJan 28, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(6)ComplaintJan 28, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(a)Type BComplaintJan 28, 2026

(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(a)Type BComplaintJan 28, 2026

(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintJan 28, 2026

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(6)Type BComplaintJan 28, 2026

(6) Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintJan 28, 2026

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101200(c)(1)Type BComplaintOct 29, 2025

(c) The Department has authority to inspect, audit, and copy child and child care center records upon demand during normal business hours. Recrods may be removed if necessary for copying. Removal of records shall be subject to the requirements in Sections 101217(c) and 101221(d).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)ComplaintOct 29, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)(1)ComplaintOct 29, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintOct 29, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)(1)Type BComplaintOct 29, 2025

(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 commercially produced for the purposes of (e) above, are permitted.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101200(c)(1)Type BComplaintOct 29, 2025

(c) The Department has authority to inspect, audit, and copy child and child care center records upon demand during normal business hours. Recrods may be removed if necessary for copying. Removal of records shall be subject to the requirements in Sections 101217(c) and 101221(d).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 29, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 29, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintOct 29, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BComplaintOct 29, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BComplaintOct 29, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)(1)Type BComplaintOct 29, 2025

(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 commercially produced for the purposes of (e) above, are permitted.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 29, 2025

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 29, 2025

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)3)Type BComplaintOct 29, 2025

(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (6) A signed copy of the admission agreement specified in Section 101219.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintOct 29, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)3)Type BComplaintOct 29, 2025

(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (6) A signed copy of the admission agreement specified in Section 101219.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)3)ComplaintOct 29, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)ComplaintOct 29, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintOct 29, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101200(c)(1)ComplaintOct 29, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 22, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 22, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 2, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJan 31, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Oct 14, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Oct 14, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BOct 14, 2021

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BOct 14, 2021

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type AOct 14, 2021

Through evidence obtained, it was revealed that staff used inappropriate form of discipline by using spray bottles to redirect and or discipline children. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BOct 14, 2021

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BOct 14, 2021

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BOct 14, 2021

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BOct 14, 2021

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BOct 14, 2021

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Oct 14, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Oct 14, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GREAT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER's safety grade?

GREAT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does GREAT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER have?

GREAT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER has 49 total violations on record, including 2 critical, 47 serious, and 0 minor.

When was GREAT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER last inspected?

GREAT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER was last inspected on January 28, 2026.

Has GREAT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER had any complaints?

GREAT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER has 4 complaint investigations on record, with 5 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 3 unsubstantiated.

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