<meta name="robots" content="noindex">
Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304370309
Report Date: 11/22/2022
Date Signed: 11/29/2022 09:40:28 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/29/2022 09:40 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
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:BRIGHT STAR LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
304370309
ADMINISTRATOR:COGLIANESE, JUDITHFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:6621 GLEN DRIVETELEPHONE:
(714) 895-4063
CITY:HUNTINGTON BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92647
CAPACITY: 139TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 139CENSUS: DATE:
11/22/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Director Jenn BelchTIME COMPLETED:
05:00 PM
NARRATIVE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Romy Castanon conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual Inspection and Lead Testing Results. LPA met with Director Jenn Belch. LPA toured the inside and outside of two buildings and 12 classrooms total. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. Census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 36 children and 7 staff. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff to child ratios. Facility hours are 6:30am - 6:00pm., Monday through Friday. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. Food is prepared on site; snacks are provided, and lunch is brought from home. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored. Menus are posted where they can be reviewed by parents. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors from their own water bottles brought from home. The children's bathroom sinks were not in good repair at the time of visit. Children nap on cots/mats, bedding is stored individually and is taken home weekly to be washed by parents or facility washes blankets weekly. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months and keeps documentation of drills. The facility has a at least one working smoke detector, one working carbon monoxide detector and at least one functioning fire extinguisher. Facility meets all posting requirements. (page 1)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rina Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Romelia M Castanon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/22/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 1 of 7
Document Has Been Signed on 11/29/2022 09:40 AM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Romelia M Castanon On 11/22/2022 at 03:34 PM
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
, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT STAR LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370309

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/22/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101216(f)
Personnel Requirements
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on LPA record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 staff member's files CPR /First Aid certifications expired 04/2021 which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/22/2022
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Director corrected deficiency and provided current CPR certifications for 4 out of 5 staff with expiration date of 05/2023
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
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:Rina Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Romelia M Castanon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/22/2022


LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 2 of 7
Document Has Been Signed on 11/29/2022 09:40 AM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Romelia M Castanon On 11/22/2022 at 03:39 PM
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
, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT STAR LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370309

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/22/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)
Buildings and Grounds
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on LPA's observation, children's restroom sinks have metal corrosion on faucets which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/22/2022
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Director, Jenn Belch will submit work order to school district for repair or replacement of sink fixtures. Director will email LPA photos of correction by 12/22/2022.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(d)
Outdoor Activity Space
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on LPA's observation, the school age black top has uneven pavement, potholes and concrete debris which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/22/2022
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Director, Jenn Belch will submit work order to school district for repair of school age blacktop playground. Director will email LPA photos of correction by 12/22/2022.
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:Rina Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Romelia M Castanon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/22/2022


LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 3 of 7
Document Has Been Signed on 11/29/2022 09:40 AM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Romelia M Castanon On 11/22/2022 at 03:43 PM
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
, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT STAR LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370309

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/22/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101429(a)(2)(C)
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants
(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on LPA's observation and interviews, infant staff constantly check sleeping infants but are not documenting 15 minute checks which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/16/2022
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Director Jenn Belch will create infant sleep 15 minute check forms for staff to document and send one weeks worth of review to LPA by 12/16/2022.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
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:Rina Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Romelia M Castanon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/22/2022


LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 4 of 7
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT STAR LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370309
VISIT DATE: 11/22/2022
NARRATIVE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
(Page 2) The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground is enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height and is in good repair. The surface of the outdoor activity space was not maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material around outdoor play equipment and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by large dispensers. The outdoor equipment and toys are in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility.

Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for (licensee and assistant) were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. 5 out of 5 staff members files reviewed did not possess current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, all expired 04/2021.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm


The Director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.cdss.ca.gov. Director may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov or at www.cdss.ca.gov
LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

(Continued)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rina Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Romelia M Castanon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/22/2022
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 6 of 7
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT STAR LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370309
VISIT DATE: 11/22/2022
NARRATIVE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 Director 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.

Based on LPAs observations, record reviews and interviews three violations were observed and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3 on the attached LIC 809D pages and one technical violation.
LPA will continue required Annual on a later date to follow up with infant license and lead testing results.

Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Jenn Belch.

The licensee shall post and provide copies of the report to parents/guardians of the children in care at the facility by the next business day and shall provide to the parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. In addition, the licensee shall immediately post upon receipt the Proof of Correction for 30 consecutive days and provide a copy to current and enrolling parents. The licensee is to keep Acknowledgement Receipt (LIC 9224) signed by parents in each child’s file. Failure to post Type A reports for 30 days will result in a Civil Penalty of $100.00

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process
(End of Report)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rina Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Romelia M Castanon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/22/2022
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 7 of 7