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Bright Beginnings Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 24 children
- Phone
- (909) 353-9306
- Address
- 3602 Wheeler Ave
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
8,727*CCLD
Total facilities
2.5*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
3 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.
- 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.
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
PERSONAL RIGHTSThe licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.-This requirement is not met as evidenced by: between 11/30-12/02, an employee allegedly had diarrhea and was asked if they were well enough to stay instead of being sent home, possibly because the Center was short-staffed. *This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the children in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-03-23.
2 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 2 of 2 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in La Verne
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Bright Beginnings Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Bright Beginnings Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2018.
How many citations does Bright Beginnings Preschool have?
Bright Beginnings Preschool has 3 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (2 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Bright Beginnings Preschool last inspected?
Bright Beginnings Preschool was last inspected on March 23, 2026 (5 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Bright Beginnings Preschool?
Bright Beginnings 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 24 children. It is located in La Verne, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Bright Beginnings Preschool compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Bright Beginnings Preschool has 3 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Bright Beginnings Preschool have any serious violations?
Bright Beginnings Preschool has 1 Type A citation on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Bright Beginnings Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Bright Beginnings Preschool has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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