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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198019662
Report Date: 05/05/2023
Date Signed: 05/05/2023 10:32:56 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/05/2023 10:32 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
198019662
ADMINISTRATOR:SUSAN ROSALESFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3602 WHEELER AVETELEPHONE:
(909) 353-9306
CITY:LA VERNESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91750
CAPACITY: 92TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 92CENSUS: 40DATE:
05/05/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Kobi Gonzalez - DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
10:49 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection to follow up on an incident report submitted to the department on 01/30/2023. Upon arrival at 9:15am, LPA was greeted by Director Kobi Gonzalez, to whom the purpose of the inspection was explained. At 9:25am, LPA was provided a tour of the facility where there were children present during the time of inspection. Census was taken. There were 40 children and 7 staff members.

On 01/27/2023, during transition time, a child was putting their stuff away during drop off. Staff #2 was transitioning the children in the classroom outside for outdoor play time. During that time, child was left in the classroom unsupervised. Staff #3 was entering the classroom and observed the child by them self. Staff #3 brought child back to Staff #2's group. Per Staff #2, child had just been dropped off and they had not recounted before moving on from the classroom. During the inspection, LPA conducted interviews with 2 staff members and obtained documentation in the form of Supervision Agenda Training and acknowledgments.

Based on interview and record review, the facility was in violation of California Title 22 Code of regulations for "Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision." The deficiency listed on the following pages were observed by the LPA and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Please see attached LIC 809D for deficiencies that are being cited and need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.

Upon receipt of this report, the Licensee shall post the Notice of Site visit and any licensing report documenting a type “A” deficiency. The report and the Notice of Site visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. 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’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee was provided 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. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 2

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nolan Tcheng
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/05/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/05/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019662
VISIT DATE: 05/05/2023
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The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative.

Exit interview was conducted with Director Kobi Gonzalez at 10:25am, and Plan of Corrections were reviewed and developed.

END OF REPORT PAGE 2 of 2

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nolan Tcheng
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/05/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/05/2023
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Created By: Nolan Tcheng On 05/05/2023 at 10:05 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019662

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/05/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
05/08/2023
Section Cited
CCR
101229(a)(1)

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101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision
(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation.


This observation was not met as evidenced by:
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Per director, they conducted Staff Supervision Training. Copy of training agenda and signing sheet of staff acknowledgment was obtained during visit. Per director, they have a new transition policy that was put in place and on the training agenda. LPA is requesting staff watch Supervising Children in Child Care Centers on...
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Based on interview and record review, licensee did not ensure child in care was under visual supervision at all times. Child was left alone in classroom, as group transitioned to another area with Staff #2. This posed and immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
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 Www.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center/operators/. LPA is instructing staff summaries of their understanding of supervision in the center. Summaries to be submitted to LPA by POC date.

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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Claudia Guangorena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Nolan Tcheng
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/05/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/05/2023


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