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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020742
Report Date: 05/03/2024
Date Signed: 05/03/2024 03:58:33 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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754



FACILITY NAME:BRIGHT STARS CARE AND EDUCATION CENTER LLCFACILITY NUMBER:
198020742
ADMINISTRATOR:FLORES, MARIAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:13628 LOMITAS AVE.TELEPHONE:
(626) 295-2110
CITY:LA PUENTESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91746
CAPACITY:17CENSUS: 11DATE:
05/03/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Maria Flores & Arely GomezTIME COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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On May 3, 2024, at 1:00 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carolyn Tuba conducted a case management for a repeat violation. Covid Risk assessment was conducted. LPA met with Licensee, Maria Flores. During the visit Licensee was called away and staff member, Arely Gomez took over the visit. LPA obtained the census of 11 children with 3 staff.

LPA conducted interviews with Parent #1 (P1), #2 (P2) #3 (P3) and Staff #1 (S1) & #2 (S2). During a previous inspection on 3/18/2024 a Type-A citation was issued in accordance and identified with as California Code of Regulations Title 22, 101229(a)(1). During today’s visit the same citation is being issued due to interviews conducted by P1, P2, and P3 who have observed at least 2 children who are of infant/toddler age being co-mingled with approximately 5 preschoolers during morning drop-off during the last part of the month of April 2024. S1 and S2 disclosed that they have had 1 infant with 2 to 3 preschoolers, during the time of 7:20 am – 7:30 am in the last week of April 2024.

The following deficiency listed on the attached LIC 809 (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiency that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. A civil penalty of an immediate $250 is being assessed for a repeat violation.

One (1) Type A - 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/Director was provided with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form during this visit.



A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Staff, Arely Gomez.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana ChicoTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carolyn TubaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/03/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754


FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT STARS CARE AND EDUCATION CENTER LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020742

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/03/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
05/03/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101161(a)

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Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.
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LPA has advised Licensee that Technical Support Program (TSP) should be implemented and the Licensee should have 2 staff members as openers or Licensee can assist until the 2nd staff person arrives to begin their shift.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA interviews that children continue to be commingled with children from another license. This poses/posed an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
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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: Ana ChicoTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carolyn TubaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/03/2024
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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