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Inspection visit

Correction check

BRIGHT STARS CHILDREN'S CENTERLicense 2140055572 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On February 18, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Naves conducted an unannounced plan of correction (POC) visit. LPA was greeted by Assistant Director Tina Sarabandi and explained the purpose of the visit and was granted entry into the facility. Approximately 30 minutes later Director Nahid Talebloo arrived. Present during visit was Director, 3 staff supervising 7 pre-school age children. On February 4 th , 2026, LPA conducted an unannounced Complaint investigation to deliver findings and close complaint. During inspection, LPA cited the following citations: Type A citation for Personal Rights violation due to children being handled in an inappropriate manner and a Type B for Reporting Requirements due to failing to report to licensing and parents. A plan of correction for each citation was created and discussed with Director Nahid Talebloo during the February 4 th visit. On 2/05/26, LPA received an email with the training documentation that was asked to be submitted to the office. LPA, however, was unable to open document and requested director to resend. Director resent it and again document was not accessible. LPA communicated to Director file was still not coming through for the personal rights training. Director did send documentation for the type B citation and LPA was able to access it. LPA conducted POC visit today to get documentation in person. Director printed training documentation and provided to LPA during today’s visit. Clearing that portion of citation. While at the facility LPA looked for notice of site visit and did not see it posted anywhere. LPA asked 2 staff members about it while waiting for director to arrive and they were unable to locate. LPA reviewed 9 children’s files while waiting for director to arrive and found that no children’s files contained the LIC 9224 Acknowledgment of receipt of Licensing Reports. Facility has failed to correct citations. Type B citations and civil penalties will be issued. Deficiencies were cited today under Title 22 Division 12 of the Ca. Code of Regulations. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Nahid Talebloo. Appeal Rights given.

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.

  • 1596.817(a)Type B

    Site visits; posting of notices; contents; citations for violations; duration of posting; civil penalties...(a) When the department conducts a site visit of a licensed child day care facility, the department shall post on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door into the facility and adjacent to the postings required pursuant to section 1596.8595, a notice, written in at least 14-point type, that includes all of the following:(1) The date of the site visit.(2) Whether the facility was cited for violating any state standards or regulations as a result of the site visit and which of the following categories was cited...This requirement was not met as evidenced by : Based on observation it was found that the facility did not comply with the cited section above during the 2/18/26 POC visit the notice of site visit was not posted anywhere in the center which contained information of a Type A and Type B citations issued during the 2/4/26 visit. This poses a risk..

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  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    1596.8595: "(c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation... (3) The licensee shall require each recipient of the licensing report described in paragraph (1) pertaining to a complaint investigation to sign a statement indicating that he or she has received the document and the date it was received."This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply as the facility did not have LIC 9224 for children who have been present since the last two reports that document Type A citations. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 18, 2026 inspection of BRIGHT STARS CHILDREN'S CENTER?

This was a other inspection of BRIGHT STARS CHILDREN'S CENTER on February 18, 2026. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BRIGHT STARS CHILDREN'S CENTER on February 18, 2026?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Site visits; posting of notices; contents; citations for violations; duration of posting; civil penalties...(a) When the..."

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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