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Inspection visit

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BRIGHTEN ACADEMY PRESCHOOLLicense 1038102651 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On August 6, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Yesenia Fierro and Ercia Pacheco conducted an unannounced Case Management Deficiency Inspection. LPAs met with Director Colleen Mackey and Samatha Garcia and explained the purpose for the inspection. LPA toured the facility, and a census was taken. The purpose of today's inspection is to address a deficiency identified during an investigation. During a facility visit on July 25, 2025, Directors were instructed to report the incident to CCLD office within 24 hours. However, through staff and parent interviews and records review, it was discovered that the facility failed to report an unusual incident. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page, LIC 809 D). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Colleen Mackey and Samantha Garcia was provided a copy of their appeal rights. A Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 6, 2025 inspection of BRIGHTEN ACADEMY PRESCHOOL?

This was an other inspection of BRIGHTEN ACADEMY PRESCHOOL on August 6, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BRIGHTEN ACADEMY PRESCHOOL on August 6, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B).

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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