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BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOLLicense 1980196631 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Based on the available information, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations,(Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter Number 1), are being cited on the attached LIC. 9099D. Upon receipt of this report, the licensee shall post any licensing report documenting a type “A” citation and/or a substantiated complaint. This must remain posted for 30 days during hours of operation. In addition to posting this report, the licensee will also provide copies to the parents of the children in care for up to one year. A copy of the LIC 9224 - Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports was provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted with Jeni Gonzalez, Executive Director. Appeal Rights explained and provided. *END OF REPORT, SEE 9099-D

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.

  • 101212(d)Type B

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    Reporting RequirementsUpon 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. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event.This requirement was not met as evidenced by staff interviews. LPA obtained information that indicated that an incident occurred at the facility in around July 2022, when a staff member who was frustrated threw a shoe across the classroom in the toddler room. This was a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

  • 101223(a)(3)Type A

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Personal RightsTo be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.This requirement was not met as evidenced by disclosures made during staff and witness interviews. Information was obtained that a staff member in the toddler classroom handled a child in a rough manner. This was an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 30, 2022 inspection of BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL?

This was a complaint inspection of BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL on November 30, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL on November 30, 2022?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Reporting RequirementsUpon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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