BRIGHT STEP, INCORPORATED DBA BEGINNINGS
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
5 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
July 29, 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 STEP, INCORPORATED DBA BEGINNINGS
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 1516 19TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- B (Good), score 85.0/100
- Inspection record
- 5 inspections, last inspected July 29, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
10
Total Violations
Jul 29, 2025
Last Inspection
55
Capacity
Complaint History
2 complaint investigations on record.
1
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
3
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (10)
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(2) The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children. Space planning and usage for the toddler component shall be governed by the provisions of Section 101438.3. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space must be approved by the Department.
Alteration to Existing Buildings or New Facilities Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s).
Alteration to Existing Buildings or New Facilities Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s).
(2) The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children. Space planning and usage for the toddler component shall be governed by the provisions of Section 101438.3. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space must be approved by the Department.
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BRIGHT STEP, INCORPORATED DBA BEGINNINGS's safety grade?
BRIGHT STEP, INCORPORATED DBA BEGINNINGS 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 STEP, INCORPORATED DBA BEGINNINGS have?
BRIGHT STEP, INCORPORATED DBA BEGINNINGS has 10 total violations on record, including 6 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.
When was BRIGHT STEP, INCORPORATED DBA BEGINNINGS last inspected?
BRIGHT STEP, INCORPORATED DBA BEGINNINGS was last inspected on July 29, 2025.
Has BRIGHT STEP, INCORPORATED DBA BEGINNINGS had any complaints?
BRIGHT STEP, INCORPORATED DBA BEGINNINGS has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 3 unsubstantiated.