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1 critical and 1 serious findings across 4 visits. Most recent critical finding: Apr 13, 2026. Latest visit Sep 28, 2026, 1 finding.
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“This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on documents reviewed and staff interviews conducted, it was determined that the staff member violated the child’s personal rights on 3/23/26 by de-tangling child’s hair without parental…”California CCLD inspector, Apr 13, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
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Gamburd, Michelle
Bright Step, Incorporated Dba Beginnings
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Add these to your visit notes →Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months
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Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
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Severity: N/A — not provided
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Correction due Oct 9, 2026. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101218.1(B)
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on documents reviewed and staff interviews conducted, it was determined that the staff member violated the child’s personal rights on 3/23/26 by de-tangling child’s hair without parental authorization, resulting in child’s hair loss.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Facility agrees to review personal rights regulation video and regulation with all staff and submit a statement of understanding that includes attendees’ signatures to LPA via email. https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/childrens-personal-rights-in-child-care/
Standard 101223(a)(3) · Personal Rights
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3 findings
This requirement is not met as evidenced by facility's current classroom structure- demolition of wall between classroom 2 and 3, creating one classroom.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Facility agrees to submit official permit documents, updated facility sketch of all 3 classrooms and updated outdoor space. Documents will be submitted to LPA by 6/23/2023
Standard 101237(a) · Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities
This requierment is not met by evidence by LPA's observation and record review facility does not obtain a clear written permission for a child to participate in the toddler program which pose 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.
Facility agrees to make corrections to publications and/or forms that are given to parents acknowledging the child is participating in the toddler program. Revised forms will be sent to LPA via email by 6/23/2023.
Standard 101216.4(a)(1)
Severity: N/A — not provided
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Correction due Jun 1, 2023. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101216.4(a)(2)
No findings recorded
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