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Brighten Academy Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 134 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (559) 298-7880
- Address
- 290 N. Villa Avenue
- Licensed since
Fresno County context
972*CCLD
Total facilities
2.2*CCLD
Avg citations
5.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.9*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
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.
2024
- 101238(g)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Cleaning solution was observed in one classroom in an unlocked cabinet which could be accessible to children.
2022
- 101174(d)Type B
DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN
Based on LPA observation of facility's fire drill log. LPA observed the most recent fire drill was conducted on 11/5/21. Director stated that was the most recent fire drill the facility has conducted. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
11 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-19.
3 routine inspections, 6 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Brighten Academy Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Brighten Academy Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2014.
How many citations does Brighten Academy Preschool have?
Brighten Academy Preschool has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 11 visits (3 inspections, 6 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Brighten Academy Preschool last inspected?
Brighten Academy Preschool was last inspected on March 19, 2026 (6 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Brighten Academy Preschool?
Brighten Academy Preschool is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 134 children. It is located in Clovis, Fresno County, California.
How does Brighten Academy Preschool compare to other daycares in Fresno County?
Brighten Academy Preschool has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.2 citations per facility. There are 972 licensed childcare facilities in Fresno County.
Does Brighten Academy Preschool have any serious violations?
Brighten Academy Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Brighten Academy Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Brighten Academy Preschool has received 6 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Brighten Academy Preschool serve?
Brighten Academy Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 134 children.
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