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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197415736
Report Date: 08/15/2022
Date Signed: 08/15/2022 11:45:28 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/15/2022 11:45 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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:BRIGHT STEP, INCORPORATED DBA BEGINNINGSFACILITY NUMBER:
197415736
ADMINISTRATOR:GAMBURD, MICHELLEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1516 19TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(310) 828-0858
CITY:SANTA MONICASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90404
CAPACITY: 55TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 55CENSUS: 29DATE:
08/15/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Bonnie BrandtTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On 8/15/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lillian Casillas conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA met with Lead Teacher, Bonnie Brandt, and toured the indoor and outdoor of the facility. Administrator, Michelle Gamburd, was away from the facility and spoke with LPA over the phone. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

This facility includes 3 classrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 office area, and 1 outdoor play area. Upon entering the facility, LPA observed a large outdoor play area. LPA observed shaded areas and Bonnie explained misters are included for hot days. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. Classroom 1 is dedicated to 2 and 3 year old. LPA observed a children's bathroom with 3 toilets and 3 sinks. This restroom connects classroom 1 with classroom 2. Classroom 2 is dedicated to 4 and 5 year olds. This classroom is large and is split into two areas. Classroom 2 includes an additional restroom with 1 toilet and 1 sink. Classroom 3 is dedicated to 2 year olds and features 1 restroom with 1 toilet and 1 sink. LPA observed 2A10:BC fire extinguishers, fire alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom. Classrooms are equipped with age-appropriate furniture and children's learning materials.

This facility provides snacks and lunch to children. LPA observed a clean and organized kitchen. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. All food is protected against contamination. Contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible in a backroom and on top shelves in the bathrooms.

The isolation area is located in the office area where LPA observed 1 couch and the staff bathroom.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lillian J Casillas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/15/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/15/2022
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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT STEP, INCORPORATED DBA BEGINNINGS
FACILITY NUMBER: 197415736
VISIT DATE: 08/15/2022
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Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete. All teachers are trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid.

Bonnie 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. 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are currently being provided. LPA observed epi-pens stored in a cabinet in the office area, which is inaccessible to children. Bonnie was made 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.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Lead Teacher, Bonnie Brandt. .

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lillian J Casillas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2022
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