Bright Futures Childrens Center II
Bright Futures Childrens Center II is a licensed child care center in Redding, CA, licensed for up to 30 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 2020. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 4 times and investigated 14 complaints, 9 of them substantiated. The state issued 27 citations, 13 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for caregiver conduct (12 of 27). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 Type A. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #37 of 39 centers in Redding and has more citations per inspection than 99% of California licensed centers.
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based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited due to parents signing for receipt of a document that did not receive which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance... This requirment was not met as evidence by: 1 Director will host staff meeting and review the teacher and aide ratio requirements provided. Director and staff will review the requirments and write statement stating that staff understand and agree to follow the regulations. Director will submit document to LPA Sims by 01/19/26 Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one count of the staff providing supervison for 13 children out of ratio which poses an potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. 8
Based on interview and record review the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above staff S1 handling child C1 in a rough manner which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Based on interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, staff failed to report unusual incident that occurred potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Based on interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, staff S1 called Child C1 dumb that occurred potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
(3)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule... This regulation was not met as evidence by: Licensee to conduct an all-staff meeting to review and discuss personal rights regulations and ways to properly handle children in care. Based on interviews the facility did not comply with the section above, staff handled children in a rough manner, which poses and immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care. Agenda with all staff signatures to be sent to CCL via email to LPA Danielson at kayla.danielson@dss.ca.gov by 02/14/2025.
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This regulation was not met as evidence by: Licensee to conduct an all-staff meeting to review and discuss personal rights regulations and ways to speak about children in care in a positive and professional manner. Address ensuring each child is accorded dignity in their relationship to staff. Based on interviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above towards children in care speaking negatively about them in front of them which poses and immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care. Agenda with all staff signatures to be sent to CCL via email to LPA Danielson at kayla.danielson@dss.ca.gov by 02/14/2025.
101223(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from... humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature... This regulation was not met as evidence by: Licensee to conduct an all-staff meeting to review and discuss personal rights regulations and ways to communicate with children in a positive way. Based on interviews and documents obtained, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that staff yell at daycare children in care which poses and immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care. 8 Agenda with all staff signatures to be sent to CCL via email to LPA Danielson at kayla.danielson@dss.ca.gov by 02/14/2025.
Based on interviews, staff failed to provide direct supervision of three children on 1/29/24. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Director states she implemented a policy to have a staff positioned at the back of the play yard while children are playing on the playground. The director will have all staff review regulation 101229 and send proof to CCL by 2/3/24.
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
based upon MW1 statement, the trees on the property were hazardous. This poses an immediate risk to children in care. The licensee had one tree removed and the other trees were trimmed. The licensee stated she will send the name of the tree company that completed the work. The director stated she will discuss a maintenance plan for the trees. nicolette.cunningham@dss.ca.gov
3 The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature. Based on interviews, Staff 1 did not comply with the section cited above with one out of twelve children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care 1 The director stated she will meet with staff and discuss childrens personal rights. The director stated she will e-mail meeting notes by 8/9/23.
based on observations, the facility is not sanitary, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care. The director stated she plans to meet with the licensee and prepare a cleaning plan/schedule. nicolette.cunningham@dss.ca.gov
based on witness statements, Staff did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care. This is a repeat citation. 1 The director will meet with the licensee and prepare a plan to ensure staff assist children with toileting needs. nicolette.cunningham@dss.ca.gov
The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature. Based on interviews, Staff 1 did not comply with the section cited above with two out of ten children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. Director states Staff 1 is no longer working at the facility. The director has provided training on how to redirect children when needed. The director will send meeting notes from training. nicolette.cunningham@dss.ca.gov Request Denied
based on witness statements, Staff 1 did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care. 1 Director states Staff 1 is no longer working at the facility. The director has provided training on how to assist children with toileting. The director will send meeting notes from training. nicolette.cunningham@dss.ca.gov Request Denied
Based on interviews, Staff 1 was observed focusing on their cell phone instead of visually supervising children. Director states Staff 1 is no longer working at the facility. The director will have staff watch supervision video on CCL website and send notes varifying. The director will send meeting notes from training. nicolette.cunningham@dss.ca.gov This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
multiple statements that Staff 1 yelled at children in care, which poses a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care. Director states Staff 1 is no longer working at the facility. The director will hold a meeting and discuss communication with children and staff. The director will send meeting notes from training. nicolette.cunningham@dss.ca.gov
the director admission and lack of reports for at least 2 reportable incidents. Which poses/posed a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care. 1 The director will meet with the licensee and prepare a plan to report incidents. nicolette.cunningham@dss.ca.gov
Based on interviews and written documentation. Which poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care. 8 The Director agrees to send a copy of the staff training explaining how visual supervision shall be maintained and a list of staff that received the training. Due by Sept 2nd. This violation must be provided to parents who sign LIC9224 by the next day of care
Based on interviews and written documentation. Which poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care. 8 This violation must be provided to parents who sign LIC9224 by the next day of care
the director admission and lack of reports for at least 5 reportable incidents. Which poses/posed a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care. 8 of the reporting requirements due 9/2/22
as based on interviews. Which poses/posed a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care 8 The director agrees to send an unusual incident report if it is necessary to limit childrens physical movement to keep children from being injured.
Based on the files reviewed during the inspection three out of the three files that were reviewed had expired First Aid/CPR.
Based on LPA Mendez's observation, LPA Mendez reviewed 5 out of 34 children's files were missing Immunization Records from their files.
Complaint investigations
Staff failed to provide Copy of the Accusation Summary indicating the Department’s intent to revoke the license of this child care center to parents.
Staff handled day care children in a rough manner
Staff spoke inappropriately to day care children
staff failed to report an unusual incident as required
Staff yell at daycare children in care.
Daycare child was not accorded dignity in their relationship with staff.
Staff handle daycare children in a rough manner.
Hazardous trees on property
Staff handled child in a rough manner.
Facility is unsanitary
Facility staff handled child in a rough manner.
Facility staff did not assist child with toileting as needed.
Facility staff not providing visual supervision to children at all times.
Lack of supervision led to daycare children engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior
Facility failed to report unusual incidents
Inappropriate discipline
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Common questions
Does Bright Futures Childrens Center II take infants?
Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children. An infant center is licensed separately at the same address (listed below).
Has Bright Futures Childrens Center II had any serious violations?
California issued 13 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Jan 21, 2026. Each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Bright Futures Childrens Center II?
California investigated 14 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 9. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.
How does Bright Futures Childrens Center II compare with other daycares in Redding?
It is tied for #37 of 39 centers in Redding by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 99% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bright Futures Childrens Center II last inspected?
Aug 26, 2026. No citations were issued during that visit.
How much does Bright Futures Childrens Center II cost?
California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Bright Futures Childrens Center II for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Shasta County, which includes Redding, was $775 a month for preschoolers (about $980 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.
Who runs Bright Futures Childrens Center II?
The licensee is Stephanie Horst, and the administrator listed with the state is Lisa O'Neal.
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Citations are quoted from California Department of Social Services inspection and complaint reports. Type A citations are the state’s most serious category (an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or personal rights); Type B citations are a potential risk. A citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall. Complaint allegations appear here only when the state substantiated them.
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