Bright Star Learning Center
Bright Star Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Huntington Beach, CA, licensed for up to 139 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 2006. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 4 times and investigated 2 complaints, 0 of them substantiated. The state issued 13 citations, 1 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for training & qualifications (6 of 13). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is #48 of 51 centers in Huntington Beach and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on LPA's record review of staff files, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff members did not have a mandated report training certificate of proof training was completed which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on LPA's record review of staff files, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff have been working since 09/19/2023 and did not have proof of immunizations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on LPA's record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff members did not have LIC503 or screening of good physical health and TB test verified by a clinician which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101700.3 (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up...before comparing to the Action Level(1)A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. During visit, LPA’s confirmed lead results were posted, and lead documents were received on 11/07/2022. Director will remove, replace or repair outlets Q, S, T, L, H, I, E, F, C, D, B, and G as recommended by the facility’s school district. Director states results of retest or photos of remediated outlets will be submitted to LPA by 12/29/2022. This requirement is not met evidenced by record review of the lab report analysis from outlet Q, S, T, L, H, I, E, F, C, D, B, and G taken on 10/26/2022. Results indicated levels of lead in exceedance. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Based on LPA record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 staff member's files CPR /First Aid certifications expired 04/2021 which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
Based on LPA's observation, children's restroom sinks have metal corrosion on faucets which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Based on LPA's observation, the school age black top has uneven pavement, potholes and concrete debris which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Based on LPA's observation and interviews, infant staff constantly check sleeping infants but are not documenting 15 minute checks which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met evidenced by: 1 Director posted the lead sampling test results. The drinking fountain/outlet was closed off with plastic bag, taped and sign "Do not use". Director stated they contacted the school district to have a specific plan to fix the identified outlets/faucets and will retest and provide copies of the new test results to licensing office. Based on facility Lead sampling tests it was discovered that drinking fountain/outlet in Room 2, 5, 6, 7,9, 10, 12 had high level of lead. This poses a potential risk to the health of children in care. 8
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Common questions
Does Bright Star Learning Center 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 Star Learning Center had any serious violations?
California issued 1 Type A citation since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Nov 22, 2022, for staff health screening and personnel requirements. Each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Bright Star Learning Center?
California investigated 2 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 0. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.
How does Bright Star Learning Center compare with other daycares in Huntington Beach?
It is #48 of 51 centers in Huntington Beach by weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 10,948 California centers with enough inspection history).
When was Bright Star Learning Center last inspected?
Nov 7, 2025. The state issued at least one citation during that visit.
How much does Bright Star Learning Center cost?
California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Bright Star Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Orange County, which includes Huntington Beach, was $1,098 a month for preschoolers (about $1,390 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.
Who runs Bright Star Learning Center?
The licensee is Bright Star Learning Centers, and the administrator listed with the state is Jennifer Belch.
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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 304370309 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.