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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

BRIGHT MINDSLicense 073408283
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On July 30, 2021, at 08:01 AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) L. Chew and E. Woods conducted an joint unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with Assistant Director, Lauren Oh. LPAs disclosed the purpose of today\342\200\231s health and safety inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Assistant Director. There were 21 preschool-age children in care and 5 staff members present. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 06:00 PM Monday -Friday. CLASSROOMS: There are three (3) classroom and an open activity area with a play structure that is stabled with padding underneath to absorb their falls. There are adequate play and learning materials available. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. Drinking water is available inside and outside. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is in the director's office. The center is equipped with a working telephone, carbon monoxide detector, fire alarm system and two (2) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers. All solid waste storage containers have tight fitting covers and in good repair. BATHROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: There are separate bathrooms for staff and children. Toilets and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Supplies are available to the children. FOOD SERVICE AREAS: There are no meals being prepared or delivered to the center and no menus posted. Children bring lunch and snack daily. The snack preparation area is clean, and snacks are store appropriately. Cleaning supplies are not stored near snacks. OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: There are no bodies of water, or free-standing water accessible to children. There are age appropriate toys and materials for the children. There\342\200\231s a shaded rest area for children. The playground is fully fenced, and all equipment and surfaces are safe and free from hazards. See 809-C RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Four (4) staff files and three (3) children files was reviewed at 10:00 AM. LPAs reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy for file. Mandated Reporter Training and Certificates were reviewed. Assistant Directors CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expire on 2/6/2023. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. Disaster drills are being conducted every month last one completed on 7/15/2021 All required documents are posted in a publicly accessible area. HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: No IMS is being provided and no medication is being stored at the facility. The center is equipped with a fully stocked first aid kit that are available in the office. California Law requires Family Child Cares/Child Care Centers licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. Roster of the children must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented. Director was reminded about the Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy. Director is aware that whenever any IMS is provided, a Plan of Operation that includes IMS has to be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Director is reminded that ALL assistants, volunteers, and staff, that are 18 years of age or older must be fingerprint cleared and associated to this facility prior to being in the presence of children in care or an immediate civil penalty will be assessed from $100 to $3000 per person, per incident. Director was reminded of the responsibility as a mandated reporter. All forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov No deficiency cited during today\342\200\231s inspections. A Notice of Site visit was posted at time of inspection and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted with the Director. A copy of the report was provided.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

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

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What happened during the July 30, 2021 inspection of BRIGHT MINDS?

This was a inspection inspection of BRIGHT MINDS on July 30, 2021. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to BRIGHT MINDS on July 30, 2021?

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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