Bright Futures Infant Center II
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
The director is submitting a signed plan as to how they are going to mitigate the issue. Director and staff interviews, and LPA observations.
Complaint investigations
Staff are not providing adequate food service to infants in care
Staff not providing adequate water to infants in care
Staff do not prevent a daycare child from being bitten while in care.
Day care staff spanked child
A Staff aggressively handle children in care.
Facility is unsanitary
Facility is not being kept free of odors
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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.
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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.
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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