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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOLLicense 1980196631 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Mora conducted a case management inspection due to an incident that occurred at the facility in/or approximately in July of 2022. LPA met with Executive Director, Jeni Gonzalez. LPA was guided on a tour of the infant and toddler classrooms by Kobi Gonzalez, Assistant Director. LPA conducted interviews during this visit. The incident that occurred was never reported to the Department by the facility. LPA obtained information in regards to the incident during staff interviews. Information obtained indicated that a staff in the toddler classroom was frustrated and threw a shoe across the classroom. The staff is no longer employed at the facility, however, the facility is being cited for not reporting this incident to the department as required. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site inspection by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted with Executive Director, Jeni Gonzalez. Appeal rights explained & provided.

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 other inspection of BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL on November 30, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

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

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 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 other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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