Bright Horizons at San Mateo

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the facility did not comply with the above by allowing a child to be unattended in the hallway during a transition period back to the classroom, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): -Staff are not ensuring adequate staffing to operate within ratio -Staff are not ensuring adequate staffing to meet the toileting needs of children in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On August 20, 2026, at approximately 12:15PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) T. and Alvarado conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit at the facility. LPAs met with Director L.M. and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit were 8 staff and 54 preschool age children. During the course of the investigation, site observations, interviews, and record reviews were conducted. During site visits, LPAs observed the facility to be operating within ratio requirements. Based on record review, qualifications of teachers employed at the facility were verified. Sign-in sheets and teacher schedules were reviewed. There is no direct evidence to support or deny the above allegations. Based on relevant information reviewed, although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated at this time. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Director, L.M. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101229.1(b) · Type B

(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 57 children present today, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Staff left daycare child in soiled diaper for a period of time. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On June 9, 2026, at approximately 9:10AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.T. conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit at the facility. LPA met with Director L.M. and explained the purpose of the visit. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted site observations, record review, and interviews with relevant parties. LPA did not observe children to be left in soiled diapers. LPA observed staff taking children to the bathroom for toileting needs. Based on interviews, classes have a routine where they are taken to the bathroom on a regular basis. There is no direct evidence to support or deny the above allegation. Based on relevant information reviewed, although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated at this time. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Director, L.M. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): -Facility is operating out of ratio INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On June 9, 2026, at approximately 9:10AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.T. conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit at the facility. LPA met with Director L.M. and explained the purpose of the visit. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted site observations, record review, and interviews with relevant parties. LPA did not observe the facility to be operating out of ratio. Based on record review, LPA observed that teachers stationed in each classroom have units and are qualified as teachers. Interviews indicated that there are methods of communication (walkie talkies/telephones) that can be used by teachers to request assistance to meet ratios. There is no direct evidence to support or deny the above allegation. ***Continued on Page Two*** Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: