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BRIGHT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER

2906 LOMA LINDA DRIVE, Bakersfield, CA 93305

Facility:
153808395
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
43

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMarch 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 9, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for BRIGHT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER from September 29, 2021 through March 9, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on February 18, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of March 4, 2026.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 6 local median in 93305

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.71
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.33

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds (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 as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed the bathroom in between class rooms # 3 & #4 had a toilet with a broken seat cover. LPA also observed carpets, rugs, and rubber floor tiles with multiple stains in classroom #1 through #3 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 4, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review... shall prior to working... in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f)... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Per Guardian Employee Roster, S1 is fingerprint cleared but not associated to the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 4, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(1)(2) - 101170(e)(1)(2)
Official code
101170(e)(1)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Drinking Water (a) Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as water fountain were the main source of water due to COVID -19 water fpuntains should not be in use, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 30, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239.2(a) - 101239.2(a)
Official code
101239.2(a)
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation,record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA observed one school age child comingled with preschool children, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 15, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
Official code
101161(a)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above center has not been having children wear a mask while indoors, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 30, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)