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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153808395
Report Date: 09/29/2021
Date Signed: 09/29/2021 02:41:18 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:BRIGHT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
153808395
ADMINISTRATOR:FERGUSON, TONIFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2906 LOMA LINDA DRIVETELEPHONE:
(661) 324-1253
CITY:BAKERSFIELDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93305
CAPACITY: 43TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 43CENSUS: 20DATE:
09/29/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:15 AM
MET WITH:Toni Ferguson TIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On 09/29/21 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Araceli Gibson and Theresa Marquez, conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPAs met with Director Toni Ferguson, LPAs toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6: 30 AM to 3:00 PM.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack is provided. During today’s inspection LPAs observed water fountains as a main source of drinking water both indoors and outdoors LPA advised that they be disabled due to Covid-19 CDC guidelines see (TV 9102). Areas around high climbing equipment, and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. Before working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at off site activities.

Cont 809C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Araceli Gibson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/29/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/29/2021
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Araceli Gibson On 09/29/2021 at 01:09 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
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 153808395

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/29/2021

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101239.2(a)
Drinking Water
(a) Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as water fountain were the main source of water due to COVID -19 water fpuntains should not be in use, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/30/2021
Plan of Correction
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Director will be providing a pitcher of ice and water with cups or will be requesting cups from authorized representative.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101161(a)
Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status
(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation,record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA observed one school age child comingled with preschool children, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/15/2021
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Director will not accept school age children in the preschool classroom. Director will decline taking on children if there is not staff to care for them as it is stated beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license. Director has agreed to watch CCLD video on child ratio.
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:Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Araceli Gibson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/29/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/29/2021


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Created By: Araceli Gibson On 09/29/2021 at 01:09 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
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 153808395

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/29/2021

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(2)
Personal Rights
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above center has not been having children wear a mask while indoors, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/30/2021
Plan of Correction
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Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due 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:Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Araceli Gibson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/29/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/29/2021


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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 153808395
VISIT DATE: 09/29/2021
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The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teachers designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. During today’s inspection LPAs observed staff were wearing masks indoor however the children were not. LPA advised it was a health and safety risk to not maintain and teach the children to wear a mask while indoors see (809D) for further. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day however two children were not signed in by their authorized representative please see (TV 9102). During inspection LPAs observed a school age child that was commingled with preschool children see (809D). All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPAs reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPAs reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. LPAs advised Director regarding a IMS plan that needs to be submitted to CCLD. Licensee is now aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.



LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, deficiencies were cited today see 809D and appeal rights were provided.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Araceli Gibson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/29/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/29/2021
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