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Inspection visit

Follow-up

BEGINNING ZONE, THELicense 1984004961 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On April 28, 2026, at 1:45pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Keneisha Dunlap arrived at the facility for an unannounced case management visit. LPA Dunlap announced the purpose of the visit and was granted entry into the facility by Facility Representative- Shirley Jones. There are 33 children enrolled, 26 children present, and 5 staff present at the time of inspection. This is a preschool program, and the center hours of operation are Monday- Friday 6:00am-6:00pm. On April 14, 2026, LPA Dunlap reviewed a message on Brightwheel App that was sent on June 17, 2025, from the Licensee. Based on an interview with the Licensee and a review of the BrightWheel communication sent on June 17, 2025, the Licensee confirmed they issued a message on the app regarding a recent Licensing investigation. In said message, the Licensee explicitly addressed "the parent that called Licensing to report us." The Licensee stated they held "no ill will," however, characterized the regulatory report as a "weapon," stating, "No weapons formed against me will prosper." The Licensee's decision to publicly address a confidential complaint and frame a parent’s regulatory rights as a "weapon" constitutes retaliation and intimidation in a public forum, which constitutes a violation of the parent's rights to lodge a complaint without fear of retaliation or discrimination. A Type B deficiency will be cited during today’s visit. Appeal Rights given to and explained to Facility Representative- Shirley Jones. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Page 1 of 1

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 1596.857(b)Type B

    (b) No child day care facility shall discriminate or retaliate in any manner against any child or the parent or guardian of any child receiving services in the facility to...Based on record review and staff and parent interview, The Licensee admitted that they sent out message to parents. The Licensee failed to refrain from relation or intimidation against a parent who lodged a complaint with the department, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 28, 2026 inspection of BEGINNING ZONE, THE?

This was an other inspection of BEGINNING ZONE, THE on April 28, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BEGINNING ZONE, THE on April 28, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "(b) No child day care facility shall discriminate or retaliate in any manner against any child or the parent or guardian..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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