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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

BRIGHT MINDS ACADEMYLicense 015700529
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jyoti Saini and Kassandra Medrano met assistant Director, Lauren Oh for an unannounced Annual Random Inspection. LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the assistant Director. In addition to the assistant director 56 Preschool children and 11 staff members are present today. The facility operates Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm in 3 preschool classrooms. The facility was inspected indoors and outdoors today for health and safety hazards, and the following was observed. The facility has functioning carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors/fire alarms and a fully charged fire extinguishers size 2A-10-BC that is accessible throughout the facility. During the inspection, LPAs did not observe any bodies of water. The assistant director confirmed that there are no firearms or weapons on the premises. All furniture is in good repair. The Center has age-appropriate toys and equipment\342\200\231s in each classroom. A first aid kit and a first aid backpack are available. The program provides daily snacks, and lunch. The snack menu is posted and for the entire month. Children bring their water bottles, and the facility refills them using water pitcher as needed. Each child has separate labeled cubbies to place their belongings. Each child has separate blankets and sheets. Per director, the parents laundered blankets and sheets weekly. The facility also has extra bedding for the children if needed. The outdoor play area is fenced for supervision. The play structure is age-appropriate and in good condition, with sufficient cushioning underneath. The classroom has appropriate postings. The last Emergency Drill was conducted on 03/19/2025 and is properly logged. Medications are stored in the cabinet, inaccessible to children in care. The facility utilizes the child pilot app to sign the children in and out. LPAs reviewed the sign-in and out sheet. The facility roster was reviewed, and a copy was obtained. The children and staff files were reviewed. The opening and closing staff members have current CPR and first aid certifications on file. see next page.. Criminal Record Clearance - Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Lead Testing \342\200\223 CCC COMPLETED TESTING Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . MyChildCarePlan.org Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. see next page. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . No deficiency is cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Lauren Oh.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the May 21, 2025 inspection of BRIGHT MINDS ACADEMY?

This was a inspection inspection of BRIGHT MINDS ACADEMY on May 21, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to BRIGHT MINDS ACADEMY on May 21, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

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

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