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Latest inspectionJune 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 25, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for MEANINGFUL BEGINNINGS DEVELOPMENT CTR. from November 23, 2021 through June 25, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 26, 2026 and involved recordkeeping, with a due date of April 10, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Two later inspections, from June 9, 2026 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
12
4 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
4
2 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
0
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 5 local median in 94116
Compared to 19 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.33
Local median
0.25
0.33This provider
0.25Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
0%
Local median
0%
0%This provider
0%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
25%
Local median
20%
25%This provider
20%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.11
0This provider
0.11Local average
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.
101173 Plan of Operation (d)The child care center shall operate in accordance with the terms specified in the plan of operation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: 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.
Report comments
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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 10, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101173(d) - 101173(d)
Official code
101173(d)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: 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.
Report comments
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.
(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. This requirement is not met as evidence by…. A staff brought in tool that was left accessible to children.
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. This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: 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.
Report comments
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.