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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334842617
Report Date: 03/20/2026
Date Signed: 03/20/2026 01:23:22 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/20/2026 01:23 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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
334842617
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SARA PORTAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1769 WESTERN AVENUETELEPHONE:
(951) 847-0555
CITY:NORCOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92860
CAPACITY: 84TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 17CENSUS: 0DATE:
03/20/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:40 AM
MET WITH:Sara Porta, DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:35 PM
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On date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Elyse Jones arrived at the facility to conduct annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Sara Porta, Director. LPA toured the facility inside and out, reviewed records, took a census and observed and/or discussed the following. No children were present during inspection. Classroom 104 is not in use due to low enrollment.

Days and hours of operation are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

The inspection consisted of reviews of the CARE tool domains. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance except as noted on the LIC809D. Deficiencies were not cited during this visit.

If updates are made, the facility representative will submit the following documents to Licensing within 30 days:


1. LIC 500 Personnel Report
2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan
3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule
4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization
5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility

The following items have been posted and are current: License; Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610); Facility sketch; Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148; Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393); Personal Rights (LIC613A); Child Car Seat Law, and Menu
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Aaron Ross
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elyse Jones
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/20/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/20/2026
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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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.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)
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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842617
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2026
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The facility is operating within the scope of license with appropriate ratios and supervision during this inspection.
Medications are stored inaccessible to children in the cabinets above the classroom sinks
Hazardous and dangerous items are stored inaccessible to children. Poisons and toxins are locked.
Classrooms and floors are clean, free of hazards and rooms are equipped with age-appropriate furniture.
Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition
Sara Porta, Director stated no weapons are stored at the facility.
There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
Outdoor activity areas are enclosed by appropriate fences, free of hazards and have age and size equipment in good condition. Areas around or under high climbing equipment have material that absorbs a fall:
Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, and vermin. Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. Menus are current, posted and visible for authorized representatives and available upon request Measures are taken to keep the facility free of pests and rodents
Storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers in good repair.
Uncontaminated drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors
Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements
A Staff member is present with CPR/First Aid: Facility does not have anyone with valid CPR/1st Aid
Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid: Facility does not have anyone with valid CPR/1st Aid
Director completed Health and Safety Training on file
Children files are complete
Staff files are not complete
Staff have received on-the-job training for housekeeping, sanitation and universal health precautions
Fire & earthquake drills are conducted/documented every six months. Yes, last drill on 2-19-2026
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Aaron Ross
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elyse Jones
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2026
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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842617
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2026
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Facility Representative was informed the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes.
Facility representative was reminded of the following
1. Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov
2. Access to forms & Regulations online at www.ccld.ca.gov
3. Facility staff are responsible to know the regulations for providing care
4. Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty.
5. 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.

- AB 1207 – Mandated Child Abuse Reporting: Child Day Care Personnel Training, beginning January 1, 2018 – Requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years.

-AB2960 – Childcare and development services, online portal – Effective June 20, 2022 - This bill requires the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), within the California Department of Education (CDE), to develop and post on CDE's website a comprehensive childcare and development services online portal for families and providers by June 30, 2022.

Sara Porta, Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Sara Porta, Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Aaron Ross
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elyse Jones
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2026
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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842617
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2026
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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.

CCC completed testing and no lead exceedances. Water testing completed on 3-23-2021

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16.

For childcare 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.).

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

LPA referred Sara Porta, Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

During the exit interview, Sara Porta, Director, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Aaron Ross
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elyse Jones
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2026
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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842617
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2026
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If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

See LIC809D for cited deficiencies.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Sara Porta, Director.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Aaron Ross
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elyse Jones
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2026
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