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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073406631
Report Date: 11/21/2022
Date Signed: 11/21/2022 04:13:42 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/21/2022 04:13 PM - 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, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	073406631
ADMINISTRATOR:	COOPER, JANAEL		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	132 O'HARA AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(925) 679-1790
CITY:	OAKLEY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94561
CAPACITY:	39	CENSUS: 28	DATE:	11/21/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Janael Cooper		TIME COMPLETED:	04:30 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) Cherie Acosta conducted an unannounced Annual Required inspection. There were 5 staff, 15 preschool age children, 8 school age children and 5 toddlers present during the inspection. LPA first met with Assistant Director Asucena Madrigal and later with Director Janael Cooper. The toilets and sinks were in operable condition. The floors were free of tripping hazards. The kitchen/food preparation and storage areas were observed to be clean. Food is protected against contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor activity space and playground equipment was inspected and has adequate and appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls. There is a shaded area provided for the children The facility is operating within its licensed capacity. LPA verified both opening and closing staff have current CPR/First aid training. A physical census was taken of all children present and crossed referenced with the electronic sign in and out. A sample of staff and children’s records were reviewed. Fire/Disaster drill are conducted monthly. Licensee 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cherie Acosta	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-1623
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/21/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2022

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 073406631
	VISIT DATE: 11/21/2022

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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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

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

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform.
To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

See 809-D for deficiencies cited during today’s inspection.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Janael Cooper.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cherie Acosta	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-1623
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/21/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2022

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 073406631
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/21/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101226(e)(1)(B)

Health-Related Services

(e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (1) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be centrally stored in accordance with the requirements specified below: (B) Each container shall have an unaltered label. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that C2's stored medication does not have a prescription label which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care
	POC Due Date: 12/05/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee shall ensure all stored medication have an unaltered label. Licensee shall submit a letter to CCL by 12/5/22 ensuring this is done.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101226(e)(3)(B)

Health-Related Services

(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Facility does not have written authorization from parent/ authorized representative to administer medication which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/05/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee shall ensure written authorization to administer medication is obtained from all children's authorized representative's that have stored medication at the facility. Licensee shall submit a letter to CCL by 12/5/22 ensuring this is done.

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: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cherie Acosta	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-1623
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/21/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2022

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 073406631
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/21/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101216.3(a)

Teacher-Child Ratio

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	When LPA arrived LPA observed one teacher supervising 15 preschool aged children. The second staff entered the classroom shortly after LPA's arrival. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/05/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee shall develop a written plan to ensure the facility maintains required ratio at all time. Licensee shall submit a copy of this written plan to CCL by 12/5/22

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: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cherie Acosta	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-1623
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/21/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2022

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