“Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above ithe school age classroom had a bathroom with dirty toilet fixture.”California CCLD inspector, May 14, 2024 report. Quoted verbatim.
Jan 30, 2026Complaint investigationMinorSign-in and sign-out not keptCalifornia: Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision · Type BCorrection due Jan 30, 2026
5findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit5with a plan or deadline only
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Bright Minds Montessori,inc.
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20262 visits · 2 recorded findings
Apr 14, 2026Other visit1 finding
Personnel Requirements
Minor
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above During file reviews and interview it was revealed that S1 is the only adult present at the time of them typically transporting children from a nearby school to the child care center. However during file reviews it was discovered S1 does not have a current up to date first aid/CPR including pediatrics. S1 obtained a Basic Life Support certification 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
Licensee stated they will ensure the director takes the proper course and obtain a up to date certification that will remain the in the directors file. Proof will be submitted COB 05/14/2026
Standard 101216(f) · Personnel Requirements
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 14, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:336300576:2026-04-14:101216(f):1
Visit source ID
ca:336300576:2026-04-14:other
Jan 30, 2026Complaint investigation · substantiated1 finding
Standard 101229(a)
Minor
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not ensuring a daycare child was picked up from their school at their scheduled release time, 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
Licensee will sign an attestation stating they will notify the parents and school if the designated staff member will be late on picking up daycare childre. Licensee will submit to LPA by 2/27/26.
Aug 22, 2023Complaint investigation · substantiated
2 findings
Standard 101538.3(b)
Minor
Based on observation, interviews and record review, commingling occurs with school age children are combined in building two in the first hour of the day and then in building one for the last hour and a half of the day. Ranging in ages of thirteen (13) months to nine (9) years old.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
By COB on 8/25/23, Licensee or DIrector will email LPA Chancellor proof of schedule for employees, to eliminate commingling in the opening and closing hours.
Standard 101538.3(b)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 25, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:336300576:2023-08-22:101538.3(b):1
Visit source ID
ca:336300576:2023-08-22:report
Standard 101516.5(b)(1)(c)
Minor
Based on observation, interviews and record review, school age children are being combined in the first and last hour of the day, with children as young as 13 months with only one teacher and no aide. Due to school agers being commingled ratios are being exceeded.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
By COB on 8/25/23, LIcensee or Director will email LPA Chancellor schedule for fully qualified teacher. Licensee and Director will also email a wrtten declartion understanding ratios for fully qualified staff with aides present.
Standard 101516.5(b)(1)(c)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 25, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:336300576:2023-08-22:101516.5(b)(1)(c):1
Visit source ID
ca:336300576:2023-08-22:report
Apr 25, 2023Other visit
No findings recorded
Dec 14, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded
Nov 22, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded
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