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Bright Futures Infant Center II

3500 Churn Creek Drive, Redding, CA 96002 · Shasta County
2 Type A citations in last 12 months 6 substantiated complaints Infant center

Bright Futures Infant Center II is a licensed child care center in Redding, CA, licensed for up to 12 children and serving infants and toddlers. It has held its California license since 2020. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 3 times and investigated 10 complaints, 6 of them substantiated. The state issued 21 citations, 6 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 21). 11 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.

Inspection record

More citations than 99% of 10,948 California licensed centers, per inspection, weighted by severity. Among the most cited
Tied for #37 of 39 centers in Redding
6 Type A citations
15 Type B citations
3 Inspections
6 of 10 Complaints substantiated
21 citations from 16 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 10, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Sep 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Nov 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 13, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Sep 11, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Sep 11, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation Jun 29, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 29, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Feb 1, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation May 5, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation issued No citation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 5
Other standards 4
Training & qualifications 3
Health & medication 3
Caregiver conduct 3
Food & feeding 2
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Type B Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Infant Care General Sanitation §101438.1(c)(4)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, changing table in the infant room has debris and dirt on the table which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 10, 2026
Type B Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor activity space §101238.2(d)(2)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, outdoor fence is broken and has exposed sharp plastic pieces accessible to infants. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 10, 2026
Type B Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Other standards
Infant care activities §101430(a)(3)(E)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Per 15 minute safe sleep checks infant C3 was held while sleeping from 11:10am to 11:55am on 03/09/26 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 10, 2026
Type B Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(g)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one count of staff S2 not having a TB test on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 10, 2026
Type B Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Mandated reporter training §1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, by staff S2 having an expired mandated reporter training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 10, 2026
Type B Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health-related services §101226(e)(3)(B)
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPA observed prescription medication for child C1 in the classroom that did not have approval in writing or instructions which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 10, 2026
Type B Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Children's medical assessments §101220(a)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two counts of C1 and C5 not having a completed physical on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 10, 2026
Type B Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Children's immunizations §101220.1(g)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two counts of C1 and C3 not having a copy of their immunization on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 10, 2026
Type B Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Food service §101227(a)(18)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, LPAs observed the storage area and food preparation area to be unsanitary which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 10, 2026
Type A Jan 21, 2026 Case management visit (deficiencies) Other standards
Rule §1596.8895(c)(1)
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.
Plan of correction due Jan 22, 2026
Type A Jan 21, 2026 Case management visit (deficiencies) Other standards
Rule §1596.8895(3)
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.
Plan of correction due Jan 22, 2026
Type A Sep 19, 2025 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Drinking Water §101239.2(a)(1)
Based on interviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as it was observed older infant children were unusually hungry and/or thirsty at the time of pickup which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. 8 Cups will be moved to a shelf where infants can reach their cup. Cups will be placed in a white bucket and moved outside when children are outside.
Plan of correction due Sep 20, 2025
Type B Sep 19, 2025 Complaint investigation Food & feeding
Food service §101227(a)
Based on interviews the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as it was observed older infant children were unusually hungry and/or thirsty at the time of pickup which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 30, 2025
Type B Nov 8, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(g)(1)
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 5 staff memebers did not have a health screening, tuberculosis test, or immunizaitons on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 22, 2024
Type B Aug 27, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision
Care and supervision of infants §101429(a)(1)
Based on interviews and record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the section above in multiple incidents of children biting other children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. The director stated she will purchase teething rings. The director will provide a training for staff on how to prevent children biting other children. The director agreed to send training notes to LPA @ nicolette.cunningham@dss.ca.gov.
Plan of correction due Sep 4, 2024
Type A Aug 13, 2024 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(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 including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. 1 The facility representive stated S1 is no longer employed at the facility. Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in as it was reported one staff spanked or hit children on multiple occasions which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. 8 The facility representative stated she will discuss communicating and handeling infant and toddlers with staff at the next staff meeting and send LPA meeting notes by 9/1/24.
Plan of correction due Aug 14, 2024
Type B Apr 24, 2024 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(3)
Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one staff (S3) handled infants inappropriately which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. 8 nicolette.cunningham@dss.ca.gov
Plan of correction due May 1, 2024
Type A Sep 11, 2023 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(2)
based on interviews and file review, S6 did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care. 1 On 8/11/23, the director discussed personal rights with S6 in a one on one meeting. The director provided proof of the conversation. Citation cleared.
Plan of correction due Sep 12, 2023
Type A Jun 29, 2023 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies §101239(q)
based on observations, Staff did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care. 1 The director stated she will meet with the licensee and prepare a cleaning plan. nicolette.cunningham@dss.ca.gov
Plan of correction due Jun 30, 2023
Type B Jun 29, 2023 Case management visit (deficiencies) Other standards
A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section §1596.76
1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. 1 Community Care Licensing received proof of testing. Citation cleared.
Plan of correction due Jun 30, 2023
Type B Apr 21, 2023 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)(1)
The director is submitting a signed plan as to how they are going to mitigate the issue. Director and staff interviews, and LPA observations.
Plan of correction due Apr 24, 2023

Complaint investigations

Substantiated Sep 19, 2025 Complaint investigation received Jul 29, 2025
Substantiated allegations:
Staff are not providing adequate food service to infants in care
Staff not providing adequate water to infants in care
2 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiated Jul 15, 2025 Complaint investigation received Apr 17, 2025
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Substantiated Aug 27, 2024 Complaint investigation received May 30, 2024
Substantiated allegation:
Staff do not prevent a daycare child from being bitten while in care.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Substantiated Aug 13, 2024 Complaint investigation received May 28, 2024
Substantiated allegation:
Day care staff spanked child
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiated Apr 24, 2024 Complaint investigation received Feb 20, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Substantiated Sep 11, 2023 Complaint investigation received Jun 19, 2023
Substantiated allegation:
A Staff aggressively handle children in care.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Substantiated Jun 29, 2023 Complaint investigation received Jun 19, 2023
Substantiated allegation:
Facility is unsanitary
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Substantiated Apr 21, 2023 Complaint investigation received Apr 17, 2023
Substantiated allegation:
Facility is not being kept free of odors
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiated Feb 1, 2023 Complaint investigation received Aug 1, 2022
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiated May 5, 2022 Complaint investigation received Apr 8, 2022
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.

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About this center

Licensed capacity 12 children
License type Infant center
License status Licensed
Licensed since Jul 28, 2020
Licensee Stephanie Horst
Administrator Lisa O'Neal
Phone (530) 524-2808
State facility # 455407757
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Common questions

Does Bright Futures Infant Center II take infants?

Yes. It is licensed by California as an infant center.

Has Bright Futures Infant Center II had any serious violations?

California issued 6 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 Infant Center II?

California investigated 10 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 6. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.

How does Bright Futures Infant 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 Infant Center II last inspected?

Mar 10, 2026. The state issued at least one citation during that visit.

How much does Bright Futures Infant Center II cost?

California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Bright Futures Infant Center II for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Shasta County, which includes Redding, was $1,185 a month for infants (about $1,500 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.

Who runs Bright Futures Infant Center II?

The licensee is Stephanie Horst, and the administrator listed with the state is Lisa O'Neal.

Licensed centers nearby

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.

To read the full state reports, search facility number 455407757 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.

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