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MEANINGFUL BEGINNINGS DEVELOPMENT CTR.

254 LAGUNA HONDA BLVD., San Francisco, CA 94116

Facility:
384004439
Type:
INFANT CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
31

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJune 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 25, 2026

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for MEANINGFUL BEGINNINGS DEVELOPMENT CTR. from November 23, 2021 through June 25, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 23, 2024 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 24, 2024.

Five later inspections, from April 2, 2025 through June 25, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 5 local median in 94116

Compared to 53 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.38
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
13%
Local median
18%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.15

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and review of the record, the Center did comply with the section cited. One of the employees, S1, has worked at the Center since July 2023 and failed to transfer their criminal record clearances to the facility. The presence of an adult working at home without a criminal record and child abuse clearances presents immediate health and safety risks to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 24, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e) - 101170(e)
Official code
101170(e)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Outdoor Activity Space (c) Equipment and activity areas shall be arranged so that there is no hazard from conflicting activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, LPA noticed that power cords and electrical wires were not properly covered and were easily within reach of children. According to the director, a bookshelf usually conceals power cords and electrical wires.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 3, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(c) - 101238.2(c)
Official code
101238.2(c)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Staff-Infant Ratio (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. (1) An aide may be substituted for a teacher when all of the following conditions are met: (A) There is a fully qualified teacher directly supervising no more than 12 infants, and This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the Center did not comply with the section cited. LPA observed that one of the infant classrooms had no qualified teacher present. The teacher who was in the classroom holds ECE units, which qualify them as preschool teachers; however, they lack the infant/toddler units. Furthermore, the other two staff members present in the classroom also lack ECE units.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 3, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.5(b)(1)(A) - 101416.5(b)(1)(A)
Official code
101416.5(b)(1)(A)