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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

BRIGHT START EARLY YEARSLicense 426214961
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 6/5/2026 ,Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) German Negrete conducted an unannounced Annual/required inspection of the above mentioned Child Care Center (CCC). LPA met with Maria Johansson school administrator of the CCC. LPA explained the purpose and nature of the inspection. The preschool program operates Monday – Friday 8AM to 4:30PM. Currently the facility utilizes four rooms for child care services. At the time of inspection, LPA observed 31 preschoolers and 7 staff providing care and supervision. The school administrator also provides care and supervision of children. LPA observed required licensing forms and documents posted near the main door entry. A menu is also posted in a visible location . The CCC's children Sign In/Out forms were reviewed by LPA. The forms contained the arrival and departure times of children in care and the signatures of the children's authorized representatives . The classrooms of the CCC are clean and orderly. The classrooms have age-appropriate equipment and furnishings available to children in care. The CCC's has multiple carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors. School Administrator tested the dual carbon monoxide/smoke detector, and the dual detector was observed operable today(6/5/2026) at 9:01am. The CCC uses three restrooms for children. All restrooms are in sanitary condition. However CCC children are monitored by CCC staff when using the restrooms. LPA observed a operable refrigerator in the kitchen. If required, the refrigerator is used for food. The CCC provides snacks to children twice a day. Lunch is brought from home, for children in care. The CCC also has available filtered drinking water for children inside and outside of the facility. CCCs constructed before 1/1/20, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before 1/1/23 and then every 5-years except after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after 7/1/22, the licensee shall test their water for (Continued on LIC809-C) lead within 180 days of censure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . LPA verified that lead testing was conducted by the CCC on 7/27/22, in the appropriate time frame as outlined in Title 22. LPA referred school administrator to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and sharps are observed in locations accessible to staff members but inaccessible to children in care. The CCC most recent disaster drill was conducted on 5/27/2026. The CCC outdoor playground areas are enclosed by fencing. The fence’s entry/exit gates are secured. The surfaces of the outdoor playground areas are varied. LPA observed age appropriate play equipment in the play areas. The play equipment is free of sharp, loose or pointed objects. The play structures in the outdoor playground areas have adequate cushioning materials to absorb falls. No bodies of water are observed on site. A sampling of staff and children records were reviewed. The children’s records were almost complete and found to contain emergency contact information, among other required licensing documentation and forms. Staff records were reviewed. LPA reviewed Mandated Reporter training certifications for staff and found Mandated Reporter Training certification is up to date . Facility Representative was reminded to ensure training certification are kept current. Facility notes no firearms or ammunition are stored on site. This facility does not provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, as specified in HSC section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. Continued LIC809-C LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and- resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . LPA completed a registered sex offender check on the field automotive system today (6/5/2026), and confirmed there are no registered sex offenders living in this facility. Today CCC will receive one advisory note under title 22 CCR section 101221(b)(4). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the school administrator Maria Johansson. Notice of site visit was provided as required by Health and Safety Code Section 1596.817 and must remain posted in a prominent publicly accessible area in the center for 30 days, or a civil penalty of $100.00 will apply.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the June 5, 2026 inspection of BRIGHT START EARLY YEARS?

This was an inspection of BRIGHT START EARLY YEARS on June 5, 2026. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to BRIGHT START EARLY YEARS on June 5, 2026?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

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

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