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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197415672
Report Date: 01/14/2026
Date Signed: 01/14/2026 03:48:01 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/08/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Judy Laureano
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20260108135736
FACILITY NAME:A BRIGHT BEGINNING, INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
197415672
ADMINISTRATOR:LARRESHA ALEXANDERFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2440 MANCHESTER BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(323) 753-0043
CITY:INGLEWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90305
CAPACITY:98CENSUS: 68DATE:
01/14/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:29 AM
MET WITH:Taylor Proctor, Facility DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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Reporting Requierments: Staff did not properly report an incident involving the daycare children
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 01/14/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano arrived at the above-mentioned facility for the purpose of a complaint investigation. LPA was greeted by Taylor Proctor and discussed the purpose of the inspection.

LPA toured the facility both indoors and outdoors. LPA Laureano inspected all 6 classrooms and observed 68 children and 7 staff members with director providing care and supervision. Present during today's inspection was D. Reed and E. Andrews.

LPA requested and reviewed children's roster, copy of parent handbook, copy of daily classroom daily schedule, ouchie reports and copies of communication shared with parents. Any documents not available for review, director agrees to email to LPA.

Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 30-CC-20260108135736
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: A BRIGHT BEGINNING, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 197415672
VISIT DATE: 01/14/2026
NARRATIVE
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Per director, on approximately 12/8/2025 facility had a total of approximately 6 children that were exposed and/or diagnosed with Hand Foot Mouth. LPA confirmed with director that facility failed to report to the Department and the local department of health. Director provided LPA copies of notification that was sent out to parents.

Based on interview with director and documents reviewed, the allegation of staff not properly reporting an incident involving the day care children is substantiated.

Exit interview was conducted with Director and a copy of the report and Appeal Rights were provided with a Notice of Site Visit.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2026
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Control Number 30-CC-20260108135736
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: A BRIGHT BEGINNING, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 197415672
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/14/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
01/14/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101212(d)(1)(E)
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d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center... 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 ...
(1) Events reported shall include the following: (E) Epidemic outbreaks.
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Director agrees to complete and submit LIC 624 documenting the Hand, Food Mouth that took place 12/8/25. Director also agrees to submit a statement of understanding
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This requirement is not met as evidence by: Per director, on approximately 12/8/2025 facility had a total of approximately 6 children that were exposed and/or diagnosed with Hand Foot Mouth.
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of regulation via email LPA.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2026
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