GREAT BEGINNINGS

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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32------------------continuation of 9099 dated 12/14/2022 page 1---------------------- children in care. There is also a wooden portion of the fence that is supported by two wooden poles, which could be a tripping hazard to children in care. There is a white perimeter fence that is falling and in despair. As a result of this investigation, the allegation listed on the 9099 dated 12/14/2022 page 1 is found to be SUBSTANTIATED, meaning the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. Licensee advised that they have not used the garden in seven (7) months. However, Licensee stated effective immediately the center will not use the garden area until all repairs are completed. As a result of this investigation, a Type B citation was issued. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Andrea Scott. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. SUPERVISORS NAME: Joel Segura LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Yip LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/14/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/14/2022 FACILITY NAME: GREAT BEGINNINGSFACILITY NUMBER: 274450228 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:VISIT DATE: 12/14/2022 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 12/21/2022 Section Cited CCR 101238(a)1 2 3 4 5 6 7Buildings and Grounds. 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. This requirement is not met as evident by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7By 12/21/2022, Licensee stated that she will submit a written statement that outlines plans for repair including the timeframe. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on observation, there is a rope that is weaved between the gap in the metal fence, where children can go between and be a potential safety risk to children. There is a also a wooden fence that is propped by wooden poles. There is a white perimeter fence that is falling and in despair. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Licensee stated that the center has not used the garden in the past seven (7) months. Licensee stated that effective immediately the center will not use garden until all repairs have been completed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISORS NAME: Joel Segura LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Yip LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/14/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/14/2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32------------------continuation of 9099 dated 12/14/2022 page 1---------------------- children in care. There is also a wooden portion of the fence that is supported by two wooden poles, which could be a tripping hazard to children in care. There is a white perimeter fence that is falling and in despair. As a result of this investigation, the allegation listed on the 9099 dated 12/14/2022 page 1 is found to be SUBSTANTIATED, meaning the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. Licensee advised that they have not used the garden in seven (7) months. However, Licensee stated effective immediately the center will not use the garden area until all repairs are completed. As a result of this investigation, a Type B citation was issued. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Andrea Scott. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. SUPERVISORS NAME: Joel Segura LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Yip LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/14/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/14/2022 FACILITY NAME: GREAT BEGINNINGSFACILITY NUMBER: 274450228 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:VISIT DATE: 12/14/2022 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 12/21/2022 Section Cited CCR 101238(a)1 2 3 4 5 6 7Buildings and Grounds. 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. This requirement is not met as evident by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7By 12/21/2022, Licensee stated that she will submit a written statement that outlines plans for repair including the timeframe. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on observation, there is a rope that is weaved between the gap in the metal fence, where children can go between and be a potential safety risk to children. There is a also a wooden fence that is propped by wooden poles. There is a white perimeter fence that is falling and in despair. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Licensee stated that the center has not used the garden in the past seven (7) months. Licensee stated that effective immediately the center will not use garden until all repairs have been completed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISORS NAME: Joel Segura LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Yip LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/14/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/14/2022

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights