BRIGHT STARS CARE AND EDUCATION CENTER LLC

13628 LOMITAS AVE., La Puente, CA 91746LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

23 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 20, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
BRIGHT STARS CARE AND EDUCATION CENTER LLC
License number
Not listed
Location
13628 LOMITAS AVE., La Puente, CA 91746
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
23 inspections, last inspected November 20, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

56

Total Violations

Nov 20, 2025

Last Inspection

12

Capacity

Complaint History

3 complaint investigations on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

1

Unsubstantiated

May 22, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Jun 12, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation
May 26, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (56)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(m)ComplaintNov 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101227(1)Type AComplaintNov 20, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALSTAFFING101238.3(b)Type AComplaintNov 20, 2025

(b) The floors of all rooms shall have a surface that is safe and clean.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101212(d)Type AComplaintNov 20, 2025

101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101212(d)Type AComplaintNov 20, 2025

101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event.

CRITICALSTAFFING101220.1(g)Type AComplaintNov 20, 2025

(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled.

CRITICALSTAFFING101220.1(g)Type AComplaintNov 20, 2025

(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238.3(b)Type AComplaintNov 20, 2025

(b) The floors of all rooms shall have a surface that is safe and clean.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(19)Type BComplaintNov 20, 2025

(19) All food shall be protected against contamination. Contaminated food shall be discarded immediately.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101212(d)ComplaintNov 20, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALSTAFFING101227(1)ComplaintNov 20, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALSTAFFING101238.3(b)ComplaintNov 20, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALSTAFFING101220.1(g)ComplaintNov 20, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALSTAFFING101221(a)ComplaintNov 20, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintNov 20, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101174(d)(2)ComplaintNov 20, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(18)ComplaintNov 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(19)ComplaintNov 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(18)Type BComplaintNov 20, 2025

(18) All kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(m)Type BComplaintNov 20, 2025

(m) A child care center director shall complete 16 hours of health and safety training if necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(19)Type BComplaintNov 20, 2025

(19) All food shall be protected against contamination. Contaminated food shall be discarded immediately.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type AComplaintNov 20, 2025

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type AComplaintNov 20, 2025

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101227(1)Type AComplaintNov 20, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALSTAFFING101221(a)Type AComplaintNov 20, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101174(d)(2)Type AComplaintNov 20, 2025

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year.

CRITICALSTAFFING101221(a)Type AComplaintNov 20, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(m)Type BComplaintNov 20, 2025

interviews conducted with parents and staff of children being injured at school and parents sought medical attention. The facility did not report the incidents to the Department. This poses/posed a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(18)Type BComplaintNov 20, 2025

Based on LPA interviews that children go home hungry and LPA observation. This poses/posed a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101174(d)(2)Type AComplaintNov 20, 2025

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BOct 14, 2025

101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BOct 14, 2025

101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(i)(1)Type BOct 14, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101218.1(b)(4)Type BOct 14, 2025

(b) At the time of acceptance of each child in care, the licensee shall inform each child's parent or authorized representative of his/her rights that include, but are not limited to, the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(i)(1)Type BOct 14, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(i)(1)Type BOct 14, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BOct 14, 2025

101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BOct 14, 2025

101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BOct 14, 2025

101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BOct 14, 2025

101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Type BOct 14, 2025

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Oct 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Oct 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(i)(1)Oct 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101218.1(b)(4)Oct 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Oct 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(i)(1)Oct 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Oct 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Type BOct 14, 2025

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101218.1(b)(4)Type BOct 14, 2025

(b) At the time of acceptance of each child in care, the licensee shall inform each child's parent or authorized representative of his/her rights that include, but are not limited to, the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(i)(1)Type BOct 14, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintAug 26, 2024

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintAug 26, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintAug 26, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 12, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMay 26, 2024

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIGHT STARS CARE AND EDUCATION CENTER LLC's safety grade?

BRIGHT STARS CARE AND EDUCATION CENTER LLC has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does BRIGHT STARS CARE AND EDUCATION CENTER LLC have?

BRIGHT STARS CARE AND EDUCATION CENTER LLC has 56 total violations on record, including 24 critical, 32 serious, and 0 minor.

When was BRIGHT STARS CARE AND EDUCATION CENTER LLC last inspected?

BRIGHT STARS CARE AND EDUCATION CENTER LLC was last inspected on November 20, 2025.

Has BRIGHT STARS CARE AND EDUCATION CENTER LLC had any complaints?

BRIGHT STARS CARE AND EDUCATION CENTER LLC has 3 complaint investigations on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 1 unsubstantiated.

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