BRIGHT STARS CHILDREN'S CENTER

1055 LAS OVEJAS AVENUE, #200, San Rafael, CA 94903LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

18 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 18, 2026

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 CHILDREN'S CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
1055 LAS OVEJAS AVENUE, #200, San Rafael, CA 94903
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 65.0/100
Inspection record
18 inspections, last inspected February 18, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average65.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing20/100
Compliance0/100

34

Total Violations

Feb 18, 2026

Last Inspection

40

Capacity

Complaint History

5 complaint investigations on record.

4

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

4

Unsubstantiated

Feb 11, 2026
2 substantiated2 citations
Nov 19, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Jun 30, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Mar 21, 2024
2 unsubstantiated
Oct 21, 2022
2 substantiated2 citations

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (34)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8595(c)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(C) An infant shall not be swaddled while in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)ComplaintFeb 18, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintFeb 18, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.817(a)ComplaintFeb 18, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8595(c)(1)ComplaintFeb 18, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(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:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.817(a)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintFeb 11, 2026

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintFeb 11, 2026

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226Type BOct 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101417Type BOct 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Oct 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)Oct 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BOct 14, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226Oct 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)Type BOct 14, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type BOct 14, 2025

§1596.8662 (b) (1)   Availability of information regarding detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; training for mandated reporter who is licensed day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility; proof of completion (b) (1)   On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Oct 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101417Oct 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Sep 23, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BSep 23, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BComplaintDec 14, 2023

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(a)ComplaintDec 14, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintDec 14, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)ComplaintDec 14, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)(2)ComplaintDec 14, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)(1)ComplaintDec 14, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)(2)Type BComplaintDec 14, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 14, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)(1)Type BComplaintDec 14, 2023

(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(a)Type BComplaintDec 14, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 21, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 21, 2022

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIGHT STARS CHILDREN'S CENTER's safety grade?

BRIGHT STARS CHILDREN'S CENTER has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 65.0 out of 100.

How many violations does BRIGHT STARS CHILDREN'S CENTER have?

BRIGHT STARS CHILDREN'S CENTER has 34 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 33 serious, and 0 minor.

When was BRIGHT STARS CHILDREN'S CENTER last inspected?

BRIGHT STARS CHILDREN'S CENTER was last inspected on February 18, 2026.

Has BRIGHT STARS CHILDREN'S CENTER had any complaints?

BRIGHT STARS CHILDREN'S CENTER has 5 complaint investigations on record, with 4 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 4 unsubstantiated.

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