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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371630
Report Date: 01/12/2026
Date Signed: 01/12/2026 12:50:30 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/12/2026 12:50 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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:BRIGHT LEARNERS ACADEMY-HOLDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
304371630
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GALVAN, CLAUDIAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:9550 HOLDER STREETTELEPHONE:
(714) 236-3800
CITY:BUENA PARKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90620
CAPACITY: 48TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 48CENSUS: 26DATE:
01/12/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Facility Representative, Darcy Spicer TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:30 PM
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On January 12, 2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Aiddee Nunez conducted an unannounced case management inspection for the purpose of room change and increase capacity. LPA met with Licensee, Darcy Spicer. There were 26 preschool age children and 6 staff members in rooms 11 and 14. Licensee is requesting to be licensed for 72 preschool children ages 2 to 5 years old in Rooms 34, 35, and 36. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 7:00am to 5:30pm.

This site is located on Holder Elementary School ground.

All indoor and outdoor activity space for children was inspected and measured today. There are operational carbon monoxide detectors located in the classrooms. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the front entrance. Children will be signed in and out at front entrance manually.

Total indoor activity space measured 2692.86 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 72 children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via children's own water bottles and drinking water fountains. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted for 72 children ages 2 to 5 years old in rooms 34, 35, and 36 with no restrictions.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Tina Nguyen
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Aiddee Nunez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/12/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT LEARNERS ACADEMY-HOLDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371630
VISIT DATE: 01/12/2026
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LPA observed a total of 3 sinks and 1 toilet in room 34, a total of 3 sinks and 1 toilet in room 35, and a total of 3 sinks and 1 toilet in room 36 available for children’s use. Additionally, there is an approved waiver for the state preschool children to share the restroom with the elementary school site. There is 1 toilet and 1 sink in the boy’s restroom and 1 toilet and 1 sink in the girl’s restroom to share with the preschool program at the Holder Elementary School. Also, there is 1 changing table with an attached sink in each room.

Lunch and snacks are provided by the facility.

Outdoor activity space is the playground for TK and Kindergarten children of this school site which will be shared. A waiver request will be sent to our office with an updated staggered schedule. The Outside Activity Space measured 21,932 square footage. Outdoor space for preschool children is fully enclosed by appropriate fencing, Outdoor activity space is supplied with age and size appropriate equipment, and outdoor activity toys. The area is covered with adequate cushioning. LPA observed a high play structure and swings on the outdoor activity space for preschool children to use. There is adequate cushioning (foam) around and under the falling zones. Shade is provided by trees and shade structure.

Drinking water is available via children's own water bottles which can be refilled in the refillable station.

For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). The facility has been constructed after 01/01/2010. The facility is exempt of water lead testing. The Licensee, Darcy Spicer was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, medications will be kept in classroom in a locked container(if needed also a refrigerator) Life saving medications will be kept locked in the classrooms. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (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

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Tina Nguyen
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Aiddee Nunez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/12/2026
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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT LEARNERS ACADEMY-HOLDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371630
VISIT DATE: 01/12/2026
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The licensee, Darcy Spicer was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

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 platforms. 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 communications

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at this inspection date. Fire clearance has been granted for the requested capacity on 12/09/2025. Based on today's measurement of indoor/outdoor, and number of sinks and toilets, the facility meets the requirements for the requested capacity of 72 preschool children. An updated license for 72 preschool children will be approved after final review and approval of the waiver. A waiver approval is needed for using the playground for 72 children on a staggered schedule for rooms 34, 35, and 36 with the TK and Kindergarten children. Please submit the following for waiver approval no later than 30 days of today's report.

1- Waiver request letter with the scheduling

2- Photo of the playground

3- Proof of age appropriate play structure

A notice of site visit was given to facility representative, Darcy Spicer and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted with licensee, Darcy Spicer.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Tina Nguyen
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Aiddee Nunez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/12/2026
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