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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

BRIGHT MINDS MONTESSORI, INC.License 3363005751 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On January 30, 2026, at 1:01 p.m., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Sandra Pulido and Courtnee Peebles arrived unannounced at Bright Minds Montessori, Inc (CCC) to conduct a case management visit related to a complaint dated November 3, 2025. LPAs toured the facility inside and outside and conducted a census. During interviews related to the prior complaint, it was discovered through confidential interviews that Staff 10 (S10) was working at the facility and interacting with children without being eligible or cleared to work, as confirmed through a review of the Guardian system; S10 was fingerprinted on September 11 and September 15, 2025. Documentation reviewed indicated that S10 was employed at the facility beginning September 11, 2025 and worked directly with children at the facility until 12/9/25. The facility is being cited for violating California Code of Regulations, Title 22, section 101170(e)(1), Criminal Record Clearance, resulting in a Type A citation. LPAs Sandra Pulido and Courtnee Peebles informed licensee Nam De Silva that this report dated January 30, 2026 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPAs Sandra Pulido and Courtnee Peebles informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report January 30, 2026 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child’s file for verification. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, the LIC 809D, and appeal rights were provided to Licensee Nam De Silva. The licensee was reminded that all adults 18 years and older, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to being present in a child care center. A civil penalty of $100 per day, for a maximum of 5 days, or 30 days for repeat violations, will be assessed if this regulation is violated. A Notice of Site Visit was provided, and the licensee understands it must remain posted at the facility for 30 consecutive days.

Citations

8 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.

  • 101223(a)(3)Type A

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

  • 101226(a)(2)Type B

    In the case of less serious injuries including...bites from other children requiring assessment and/or...first aid by staff, the licensee shall...notify the child's authorized representative...when the child is picked up from the center.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interiew and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not notifying a parent of an incident involving a daycare child at the time of pickup which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101216.3(a)Type B

    TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

    There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, ….This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in ensuring staff are not supervising more than 12 children without additional staff present, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101223(a)(1)Type B

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having staff speak aggressively towards children, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101227(a)(1)Type B

    FOOD SERVICE

    All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children.... All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful mannerThis requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, record review, and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not consistently following the posted menu, running out of milk, and complaints of spoiled food and milk which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101238(a)(1)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    The child care center shall be clean,safe... at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.(1)The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, record review, and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above not ensuring the facility is free of spider webs, insects, and mosquitoes, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101538.3(b)Type B

    INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN

    In combination programs, indoor activity space provided for school-age child care center children shall be physically separated from space provided for infant care and child care center children.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in comingling children across age groups, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101170(e)(1)Type A

    CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review...shall prior to working...in a licensed facility:(1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the DepartmentThis requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interiew and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having S10 work at the facility and interact with children which posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 30, 2026 inspection of BRIGHT MINDS MONTESSORI, INC.?

This was an other inspection of BRIGHT MINDS MONTESSORI, INC. on January 30, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to BRIGHT MINDS MONTESSORI, INC. on January 30, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B).

What type of inspection was this?

This was an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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