Bright Step, Incorporated DBA Beginnings

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. https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/childrens-personal-rights-in-child-care/

Based on interviews with staff and LPA’s observation, facility is allowing their Toddler Component classroom to use children’s apparatus that is designed for children ages 2 years old to 5 years old. Toddler Classroom enrollls chidlren ages 18-30 months. 8 discussed with staff. Plan will be submitted to LPA via email by due date.

facility's current classroom structure- demolition of wall between classroom 2 and 3, creating one classroom.

(a) Licensees serving preschool-age children may create a special program component for children who are between 18 months and 36 months of age... shall apply for children over 24 months, in addition to those specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.955. The provisions of Sections 101351 through 101439.1 shall apply for children between the ages of 18 and 24 months participating in a preschool toddler component, in addition to those specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.955. (2) The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children. Space planning and usage for the toddler component shall be governed by the provisions of Section 101438.3. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space must be approved by the Department. 1 Facility agrees to submit and updated outdoor schedule with alternative times for toddler group. This requierment is not met as evidence by director's interview confirming toddlers and preschool children have a shared outdoor time and area. 8

101216.4(a) Licensees serving preschool-age children may create a special program component for children who are between 18 months and 36 months of age... participating in a preschool toddler component, in addition to those specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.955. (1) A child who is between 18 months and 36 months of age may participate in the toddler program with written permission from the child's authorized representative. No child in the toddler program shall be placed in the preschool program before the age of 30 months without written permission from the child's authorized representative. 1 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. 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…

Personal Rights: Staff caused injury to daycare child

Physical Plant: Staff do not ensure that play equipment is age appropriate