BRIGHT KIDS

511 ENCINITAS BLVD SUITE 114, Encinitas, CA 92024PENDING
B

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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

5 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: PENDING

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

January 27, 2026

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
BRIGHT KIDS
License number
Not listed
Location
511 ENCINITAS BLVD SUITE 114, Encinitas, CA 92024
Status
PENDING
Safety grade
B (Good), score 85.0/100
Inspection record
5 inspections, last inspected January 27, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good85.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance0/100

9

Total Violations

Jan 27, 2026

Last Inspection

57

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

3

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

2

Unsubstantiated

Sep 8, 2025
3 substantiated2 unsubstantiated3 citations

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (9)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type BComplaintJan 27, 2026

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On January 27, 2026 at 1:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hector Canton conducted a Case Management visit for the purpose of a requested room change. LPA met with Gabrijela Nesic, Director at Bright Kids. There are twelve children present with four attending staff members during today’s inspection. Appropriate ratio and supervision observed. The facility requested to change to utilize “Sunny Winter” for their infants, which was previously designated for toddlers. A fire clearance for the room change was granted on January 8, 2026. During today’s visit, LPA toured the new room and verified that the space is safe and appropriate for the intended age group of 13 to 24 months. Based on measurements from the prelicensing conducted on July 23, 2025, the classroom measures 396.31 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate eleven children based on Title 22 requirements. The room is still being furnished, LPA observed age-appropriate furnishings, tables, chairs, and play equipment that are in good repair. There is an available refrigerator for any meals, formula, or milk for the infants in care. Storage is available for children’s personal belongings. LPA observed two hand washing sinks in good operating condition, one in the proposed infant room. The outdoor activity space was previously measured 752.73 square feet, which is sufficient for ten children. The playground is fully fenced. LPA observed that outdoor equipment is age-appropriate, in good condition, and includes adequate cushioning in fall zones. Adequate shade and water is readily available in outdoor areas. LPA observed that hazardous items were inaccessible to children. A waiver was granted on December 19, 2025 to allow toddlers and infants to share the outdoor space on scheduled basis with stipulations listed on the waiver. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Renesha Askew NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Hector Canton LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/27/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/27/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)ComplaintJan 27, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.4(a)(2)ComplaintJan 27, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.4(a)(2)Type BComplaintJan 27, 2026

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On January 27, 2026 at 1:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hector Canton conducted a Case Management visit for the purpose of a requested room change. LPA met with Gabrijela Nesic, Director at Bright Kids. There are twelve children present with four attending staff members during today’s inspection. Appropriate ratio and supervision observed. The facility requested to change to utilize “Sunny Winter” for their infants, which was previously designated for toddlers. A fire clearance for the room change was granted on January 8, 2026. During today’s visit, LPA toured the new room and verified that the space is safe and appropriate for the intended age group of 13 to 24 months. Based on measurements from the prelicensing conducted on July 23, 2025, the classroom measures 396.31 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate eleven children based on Title 22 requirements. The room is still being furnished, LPA observed age-appropriate furnishings, tables, chairs, and play equipment that are in good repair. There is an available refrigerator for any meals, formula, or milk for the infants in care. Storage is available for children’s personal belongings. LPA observed two hand washing sinks in good operating condition, one in the proposed infant room. The outdoor activity space was previously measured 752.73 square feet, which is sufficient for ten children. The playground is fully fenced. LPA observed that outdoor equipment is age-appropriate, in good condition, and includes adequate cushioning in fall zones. Adequate shade and water is readily available in outdoor areas. LPA observed that hazardous items were inaccessible to children. A waiver was granted on December 19, 2025 to allow toddlers and infants to share the outdoor space on scheduled basis with stipulations listed on the waiver. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Renesha Askew NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Hector Canton LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/27/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/27/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.4(a)(2)Type BComplaintJan 27, 2026

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On January 27, 2026 at 1:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hector Canton conducted a Case Management visit for the purpose of a requested room change. LPA met with Gabrijela Nesic, Director at Bright Kids. There are twelve children present with four attending staff members during today’s inspection. Appropriate ratio and supervision observed. The facility requested to change to utilize “Sunny Winter” for their infants, which was previously designated for toddlers. A fire clearance for the room change was granted on January 8, 2026. During today’s visit, LPA toured the new room and verified that the space is safe and appropriate for the intended age group of 13 to 24 months. Based on measurements from the prelicensing conducted on July 23, 2025, the classroom measures 396.31 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate eleven children based on Title 22 requirements. The room is still being furnished, LPA observed age-appropriate furnishings, tables, chairs, and play equipment that are in good repair. There is an available refrigerator for any meals, formula, or milk for the infants in care. Storage is available for children’s personal belongings. LPA observed two hand washing sinks in good operating condition, one in the proposed infant room. The outdoor activity space was previously measured 752.73 square feet, which is sufficient for ten children. The playground is fully fenced. LPA observed that outdoor equipment is age-appropriate, in good condition, and includes adequate cushioning in fall zones. Adequate shade and water is readily available in outdoor areas. LPA observed that hazardous items were inaccessible to children. A waiver was granted on December 19, 2025 to allow toddlers and infants to share the outdoor space on scheduled basis with stipulations listed on the waiver. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Renesha Askew NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Hector Canton LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/27/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/27/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type BComplaintJan 27, 2026

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On January 27, 2026 at 1:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hector Canton conducted a Case Management visit for the purpose of a requested room change. LPA met with Gabrijela Nesic, Director at Bright Kids. There are twelve children present with four attending staff members during today’s inspection. Appropriate ratio and supervision observed. The facility requested to change to utilize “Sunny Winter” for their infants, which was previously designated for toddlers. A fire clearance for the room change was granted on January 8, 2026. During today’s visit, LPA toured the new room and verified that the space is safe and appropriate for the intended age group of 13 to 24 months. Based on measurements from the prelicensing conducted on July 23, 2025, the classroom measures 396.31 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate eleven children based on Title 22 requirements. The room is still being furnished, LPA observed age-appropriate furnishings, tables, chairs, and play equipment that are in good repair. There is an available refrigerator for any meals, formula, or milk for the infants in care. Storage is available for children’s personal belongings. LPA observed two hand washing sinks in good operating condition, one in the proposed infant room. The outdoor activity space was previously measured 752.73 square feet, which is sufficient for ten children. The playground is fully fenced. LPA observed that outdoor equipment is age-appropriate, in good condition, and includes adequate cushioning in fall zones. Adequate shade and water is readily available in outdoor areas. LPA observed that hazardous items were inaccessible to children. A waiver was granted on December 19, 2025 to allow toddlers and infants to share the outdoor space on scheduled basis with stipulations listed on the waiver. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Renesha Askew NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Hector Canton LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/27/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/27/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 8, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 8, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 8, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIGHT KIDS's safety grade?

BRIGHT KIDS has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 85.0 out of 100.

How many violations does BRIGHT KIDS have?

BRIGHT KIDS has 9 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 9 serious, and 0 minor.

When was BRIGHT KIDS last inspected?

BRIGHT KIDS was last inspected on January 27, 2026.

Has BRIGHT KIDS had any complaints?

BRIGHT KIDS has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 3 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 2 unsubstantiated.

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