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Brighten Academy Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Phone
- (559) 900-4352
- Address
- 2224 Leonard Ave
- Licensed since
Fresno County context
648*CCLD
Total facilities
1.6*CCLD
Avg citations
4.8*CCLD
Avg visits
0.4*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.
- 101223(a)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
- 101212d)(1)(C)Type B
(d)Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours…(1) Events reported shall include.. (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by based on interviews conducted and record review, Director failed to report to CCLD and parents within 24hrs. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2024. Most recent on 2026-04-13.
2 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Clovis
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 2024.
How many citations does Brighten Academy Preschool have?
Brighten Academy Preschool has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (2 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 3 other visits).
When was Brighten Academy Preschool last inspected?
Brighten Academy Preschool was last inspected on April 13, 2026 (about 3 months 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 85 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. The county average is 1.6 citations per facility. There are 648 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 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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