Meaningful Beginnings Development Ctr.

101221(g) · 101221 Child's Records (g) Originals or photocopies of all children's records shall be kept for at least three years following termination of service to the child.

The licensee should review and update record-keeping procedures to ensure that all children’s records remain complete, intact, and maintained for at least 3 years after termination of services. The licensee shall submit a written statement describing the corrective measures taken to prevent recurrence. Proof of correction is due by the date specified. Based on a review of records, the center did not comply with the regulation cited above. The center failed to keep certain child records after services were terminated. Failing to maintain children’s records for the required minimum of 3 years poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

101173(d) · 101173 Plan of Operation (d)The child care center shall operate in accordance with the terms specified in the plan of operation.

The center is required to submit an updated Plan of Operation and revised written policies to the Department for review. Once approved, the updated policies shall be provided to all enrolled families, and staff shall be instructed to follow the written procedures. The center must operate in accordance with the approved Plan of Operation at all times. Proof of correction is due by the date specified. Based on a review of records, the center did not comply with the above-cited regulation. Its current practices do not align with the written policies that remain in effect. It was found that certain procedures described in its written materials are no longer being implemented, and the written policies have not been agreed upon by an authorized representative to reflect these changes. Not operating in accordance with the approved Plan of Operation and written policies poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

101238(g)(2) · (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. (2) Firearms and other weapons shall not be allowed on or stored on the premises of a child care center.

… Director or Assistant Director provide staff meeting or reminder to staff regarding having Firearms and other weapons shall not be allowed on or stored on the premises of a child care center. A staff brought in tool that was left accessible to children. Proof of Meeting or Reminder must be sign by all staff and proof is to be email/send to LPA by 09/29/2023.

101700.3(b)(1) · 101700.3(b)(1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b)(1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance.

, as evidenced by 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 8/31/2023. The director will provide the new test results to LPA by 8/31/2023. 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. 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 8/31/2023. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Garfield Leung