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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

BRIGHT STARS CARE AND EDUCATION CENTER LLCLicense 1980207431 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 8/14/2024 at 2:20 pm an unannounced Case Management \342\200\223 Deficiencies inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carolyn Tuba who was there to conduct a separate inspection visit and during the course of the investigation a separate deficiency was discovered. A Covid risk assessment was conducted. LPA met with staff due to Licensee, Maria Flores was not available and took a census of 10 children present with 1 staff. Licensee arrived at the facility at approximately 3:00 pm. During the visit at approximately 2:25 pm. LPA was taking the census and observed a child who ran from the school-age classroom into the preschool classroom and opened the door to the infant classroom and was observed hiding behind some children\342\200\231s furniture. LPA observed that the staff had not noticed and required that LPA inform staff that the child was in the infant classroom. Child was brought back to the school-age classroom by staff. LPA spoke to the staff person in the school-age program and she indicated that they keep the one door closed but the child must have ran out of the other door that leads into the staff workroom near the kitchen. LPA advised the importance of staff supervision and must be there at all times. The following deficiency listed on the attached LIC 809 (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiency that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health & safety. One (1) Type A - A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child\342\200\231s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee/Director was provided Page 1 of 2 with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form during this visit. A copy of the Parent Notification Requirements was also provided to the licensee/Director. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Maria Flores. Page 2 of 2

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observing that child was left attended without direct supervision of an adult. This poses/posed a immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.

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What happened during the August 14, 2024 inspection of BRIGHT STARS CARE AND EDUCATION CENTER LLC?

This was a other inspection of BRIGHT STARS CARE AND EDUCATION CENTER LLC on August 14, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to BRIGHT STARS CARE AND EDUCATION CENTER LLC on August 14, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1)No child(ren) shall be ..."

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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