Brighten Academy Preschool

Not included in the 36-month briefing.

1. Mar 24, 2023Inspection

   No findings recorded
2. Mar 11, 2022Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated

   4 findings

   Outdoor Activity Space

   Minor

   Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 11 of the daycare children were present and had not been signed in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

   A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.

   Recorded plan of correction

   Director stated she shall develop a system to ensure each child is signed in/out by the parent/authorized representative and shall submit this plan in writing to CCL by 04/11/2022.

   Standard 101229.1(a)(1) · Outdoor Activity Space

   State severity

   Type B

   Corrected at visit

   Not recorded

   Correction due

   Apr 11, 2022

   Technical assistance

   Not recorded

   Finding source ID

   ca:103808517:2022-03-11:101229.1(a)(1):1

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   Buildings and Grounds

   Serious

   Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the alarm on the door in Room 6, which leads into the parking lot, was not working, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

   A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.

   Recorded plan of correction

   Director repaired the alarm during today's inspection. Director stated she shall check the alarm each morning and shall submit a log of the daily checks to CCL by 04/11/2022.

   Standard 101238(a) · Buildings and Grounds

   State severity

   Type B

   Corrected at visit

   Not recorded

   Correction due

   Apr 11, 2022

   Technical assistance

   Not recorded

   Finding source ID

   ca:103808517:2022-03-11:101238(a):1

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   ca:103808517:2022-03-11:other

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   Buildings and Grounds

   Serious

   Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in adult scissors and children's sunscreen were accessible as described in LIC 809 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

   A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.

   Recorded plan of correction

   Director removed the items and made them inaccessible to children during today's inspection. Director stated she shall submit a written statement explaining how hazardous items will be kept inaccessible to children in the future to CCL by 04/11/2022.

   Standard 101238(g) · Buildings and Grounds

   State severity

   Type B

   Corrected at visit

   Not recorded

   Correction due

   Apr 11, 2022

   Technical assistance

   Not recorded

   Finding source ID

   ca:103808517:2022-03-11:101238(g):1

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   ca:103808517:2022-03-11:other

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   Standard 101229(a)(1)

   Minor

   Based on interview, facility representatives failed to provide supervision in that staff did not witness how Child 1 sustained an injury. This poses a potential threat to the health, safety, or personal rights of children.

   A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.

   Recorded plan of correction

   Director stated that a staff meeting will be conducted with all staff to discuss outdoor care and supervision. The meeting agenda and list of attendees shall be submitted to CCL by 04/11/2022.

   Standard 101229(a)(1)

   State severity

   Type B

   Corrected at visit

   Not recorded

   Correction due

   Apr 11, 2022

   Technical assistance

   Not recorded

   Finding source ID

   ca:103808517:2022-03-11:101229(a)(1):1

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   ca:103808517:2022-03-11:other

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3. Mar 11, 2022Inspection

   No findings recorded
4. Jan 19, 2022Other visit

   No findings recorded
5. Jan 14, 2022Other visit

   Report details unavailable

   The state lists 1 findings; details for 0 are available.

   Missing or pending details are not evidence of no findings.

6. Dec 14, 2021Other visit

   2 findings

   Standard 101212(d)

   Minor

   Based on record review, facility representatives failed to report the incident of Child 1 being left unsupervised to the Department. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children.

   A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.

   Recorded plan of correction

   Directorsstated they shall review regulation section 101212 and submit a statement of understanding to the Department. Additionally, Directors shall complete and submit form LIC 624 to the Department by 12/21/2021.

   Standard 101212(d)

   State severity

   Type B

   Corrected at visit

   Not recorded

   Correction due

   Dec 21, 2021

   Technical assistance

   Not recorded

   Finding source ID

   ca:103808517:2021-12-14:101212(d):1

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   ca:103808517:2021-12-14:other

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   Standard 101229(a)(1)

   Critical

   Based on record review and interview, facility representatives failed to provide supervision in that Child 1 was left outside on the playground without supervision for 17 minutes. This poses an immediate threat to the health, safety, or personal rights of children.

   A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.

   Recorded plan of correction

   The deficiency was immediately corrected by Directors having a conversation with Staff 1 and Staff 2 and putting in additional measures as described in LIC 809. Director stated that a staff meeting will be conducted with all staff to discuss care and supervision. LPA provided the video “Supervising Children in Child Care Centers” available on CCL website, to include in the staff meeting. The meeting agenda and list of attendees shall be submitted to CCL by 01/14/2022.

   Standard 101229(a)(1)

   State severity

   Type A

   Corrected at visit

   Not recorded

   Correction due

   Jan 14, 2022

   Technical assistance

   Not recorded

   Finding source ID

   ca:103808517:2022-01-14:101229(a)(1):1

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   ca:103808517:2022-01-14:other

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   The visit outcome or reported count conflicts with the available finding details. The findings remain visible.

7. Nov 19, 2021Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated

   No findings recorded