BRIGHT HORIZONS AT NEWPORT BEACH
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
6 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
November 6, 2024
Provenance
California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- BRIGHT HORIZONS AT NEWPORT BEACH
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 2500 WEST COAST HWY, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- A (Excellent), score 92.5/100
- Inspection record
- 6 inspections, last inspected November 6, 2024
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
3
Total Violations
Nov 6, 2024
Last Inspection
12
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (3)
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 10/24/24 at 11:20am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Garcia conducted a case management -licensee initiated visit to inspect the green room and the orange room. LPA met with director, Kimberly Ewing. Director guided LPA on a walk through of the facility. LPA observed 28 children (10 toddlers) with 6 staff. The facility serves 42 preschool children in orange and yellow room and 12 toddlers in blue room Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:30pm. The facility is not changing capacity. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Director informed LPA that the facility will be initiating a room change. The facility will be removing the orange room and designating the green room and yard to be used for preschool. The preschool capacity with toddler option will remain 54. LPA received the facility sketch (LIC 999A) and STD 850 was approved by the Newport Fire Department on 8/06/2024. The indoor activity space measurement for the current requested room change is as follows: Green Room: 699 square feet Blue Room: 584.5 square feet Yellow Room: 802.5 square feet Orange Room: -668 square feet (Remove) Total: 2086 square feet/35 is 59 children. The outdoor activity space measurement for the current requested yard change is as follows:: Preschool Yard: 5208 square feet + 370 square feet (Add Infant Yard) = 5578 square feet/75 = 74 children. Continued on Page 2 SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sarah Garcia LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2024 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 2 FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT HORIZONS AT NEWPORT BEACHFACILITY NUMBER: 304371196 VISIT DATE: 10/24/2024 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Page 2 of 2 Infant and Toddler Yard: 1472 square feet = 12 toddlers or 12 infants Fire clearance from the Newport Beach Fire Prevention Bureau has been received for first floor classroom use with the following occupant loads: Yellow (23 preschool), Blue (17 toddlers), Green (20 preschool). The Fire Authority did not approve the second floor for classroom use. Per director, the green room and the orange room have not changed materials to the designated classrooms. LPA inspected the green room and observed the space to be clean and tidy. The green room has one bathroom with a sink and two toilets. LPA took photographs. The preschool yard is shared with the toddler (18-36 months) component and used on rotating basis. There is a waiver on file to share the playground with the toddler component. Based on measurements, the sinks and toilets availability, the request of the facility for moving the green room and orange room will be submitted to management for final approval. The facility will be notified if any additional information is required. The following are needed before an updated license is issued: 1. Update the materials and furniture to the designated green and orange classrooms and outdoor spaces. 2. LPA will conduct final case management visit to process change. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Kimberly Erwing. Appeal Rights were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. End of Report SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sarah Garcia LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2024
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 10/24/24 at 11:20am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Garcia conducted a case management -licensee initiated visit to inspect the green room and the orange room. LPA met with director, Kimberly Ewing. Director guided LPA on a walk through of the facility. LPA observed 28 children (10 toddlers) with 6 staff. The facility serves 42 preschool children in orange and yellow room and 12 toddlers in blue room Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:30pm. The facility is not changing capacity. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Director informed LPA that the facility will be initiating a room change. The facility will be removing the orange room and designating the green room and yard to be used for preschool. The preschool capacity with toddler option will remain 54. LPA received the facility sketch (LIC 999A) and STD 850 was approved by the Newport Fire Department on 8/06/2024. The indoor activity space measurement for the current requested room change is as follows: Green Room: 699 square feet Blue Room: 584.5 square feet Yellow Room: 802.5 square feet Orange Room: -668 square feet (Remove) Total: 2086 square feet/35 is 59 children. The outdoor activity space measurement for the current requested yard change is as follows:: Preschool Yard: 5208 square feet + 370 square feet (Add Infant Yard) = 5578 square feet/75 = 74 children. Continued on Page 2 SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sarah Garcia LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2024 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 2 FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT HORIZONS AT NEWPORT BEACHFACILITY NUMBER: 304371196 VISIT DATE: 10/24/2024 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Page 2 of 2 Infant and Toddler Yard: 1472 square feet = 12 toddlers or 12 infants Fire clearance from the Newport Beach Fire Prevention Bureau has been received for first floor classroom use with the following occupant loads: Yellow (23 preschool), Blue (17 toddlers), Green (20 preschool). The Fire Authority did not approve the second floor for classroom use. Per director, the green room and the orange room have not changed materials to the designated classrooms. LPA inspected the green room and observed the space to be clean and tidy. The green room has one bathroom with a sink and two toilets. LPA took photographs. The preschool yard is shared with the toddler (18-36 months) component and used on rotating basis. There is a waiver on file to share the playground with the toddler component. Based on measurements, the sinks and toilets availability, the request of the facility for moving the green room and orange room will be submitted to management for final approval. The facility will be notified if any additional information is required. The following are needed before an updated license is issued: 1. Update the materials and furniture to the designated green and orange classrooms and outdoor spaces. 2. LPA will conduct final case management visit to process change. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Kimberly Erwing. Appeal Rights were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. End of Report SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sarah Garcia LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2024
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BRIGHT HORIZONS AT NEWPORT BEACH's safety grade?
BRIGHT HORIZONS AT NEWPORT BEACH has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 92.5 out of 100.
How many violations does BRIGHT HORIZONS AT NEWPORT BEACH have?
BRIGHT HORIZONS AT NEWPORT BEACH has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.
When was BRIGHT HORIZONS AT NEWPORT BEACH last inspected?
BRIGHT HORIZONS AT NEWPORT BEACH was last inspected on November 6, 2024.