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Brighter Tomorrow Montessori Preschool

At a glance

  • Small center, licensed for 24 children.
  • Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 2 of its 3 licensing inspections since November 2022.

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Licensing inspections

  • Dec 11, 20244 citations
    • CCR 101238.2(d)(2)Type B
      • “(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in due to one hole observed in the outdoor play area, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101238.2(d)(2)

    • HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
      • “(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff files, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)

    • CCR 101419.2(b)(2)Type B
      • “(b) The needs and services plan shall be in writing and shall include the following: (2) Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], which is incorporated by reference. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 7 children's files, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101419.2(b)(2)

    • CCR 101220.1(g)(1)Type B
      • “(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. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's immunization record when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 7 children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101220.1(g)(1)

  • May 21, 20241 citation
    • CCR 101429(a)(2)(9)Type B
      • “Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (a) In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply: (1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. (2) Sleeping infant(s) shall be directly observed by sight and sound at all times. (A) This shall include when the infants are going to sleep, are sleeping, or are in the process of waking up (B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: This requirement was not met as evidened by: LPA observed infant sleep logs and observed not all infants had sleeping logs which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of infants in care.”

        CCR 101429(a)(2)(9)

  • Nov 15, 2022Nothing cited

The state cited rules at 2 of this center's 3 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 3 times had fewer: 85% of 568 had rules cited at 1 or none.

How all 568 Bay Area centers inspected 3 times compare

Of the 568 Bay Area centers the state inspected 3 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None51%
  • 1 of 334%
  • 2 of 312%This center
  • All 33%
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing

Last visit
December 11, 2024
On file
3 visits since November 2022 — 1 cited nothing · 3 complaint investigations
Most serious
Type B — (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in due to one hole observed in the outdoor play area, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. · December 11, 2024

California CDSS publishes the full investigation narrative for a complaint, including its disposition, and classifies a citation Type A — an immediate risk to a child — or Type B.

Dec 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · December 11, 2024

CCR 101238.2(d)(2) · Type B

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in due to one hole observed in the outdoor play area, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff files, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101419.2(b)(2) · Type B

(b) The needs and services plan shall be in writing and shall include the following: (2) Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], which is incorporated by reference. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 7 children's files, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101220.1(g)(1) · Type B

(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. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's immunization record when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 7 children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

May 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 21, 2024

CCR 101429(a)(2)(9) · Type B

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (a) In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply: (1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. (2) Sleeping infant(s) shall be directly observed by sight and sound at all times. (A) This shall include when the infants are going to sleep, are sleeping, or are in the process of waking up (B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: This requirement was not met as evidened by: LPA observed infant sleep logs and observed not all infants had sleeping logs which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of infants in care.

State report

Mar 2024 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · March 21, 2024

ALLEGATION(S): Staff yelled at day care children Staff did not provide a comfortable environment for the day care children INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) E.L. conducted an unannouced inspection to deliver the complaint allegation listed above. LPA met with Director, J.B. and explained the purpose of today's visit. Based on the available evidence, it is concluded that although the allegation listed on this complaint (Staff yelled at day care children and Staff did not provide a comfortable environment for the day care children) may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. The allegation is therefore UNSUBSTANTIATED. No deficiency was cited. Exit interview was conducted, where this report was reviewed and discussed with Director, J.B. ====CONTINUED ON LIC 9099-C==== Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

Nov 2022 Licensing visit nothing cited
May 2022 Complaint Substantiated

Complaint · May 31, 2022

CCR 101427(c)(1) · Type B

Infant Care Food Service: (c) The infant shall be fed in accordance with the individual plan. (1) Bottle-fed infants shall be fed at least once every four hours. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Per child's infant daily report, the child is to be fed every 2-3 hours. Per review of the child's infant daily report, it stated that the child was not given a bottle between 11:30am-4pm on 4/25/22. On the reoort dated 5/25/22, it appeared the bottle was not given at 3pm and on 5/27/22, it appeared the bottle was not given at 3:30pm. This poses a potential risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.

CCR 101428(b)(2) · Type B

Infant Care Personal Services (b) The infant shall be kept clean and dry at all times. (2) Each infant's clothing and diapers shall be changed as often as necessary to ensure that the infant is clean and dry at all times. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Per record review, the daily diaper record was not consistent with the infant daily report. On 5/25/22, it stated on the daily report that the child's diaper was changed at 3:45pm which was not indicated on the daily diaper record. This poses a potential risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B

Personal Rights: (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Per the copy of photo obtained, the child had a non-breathable blanket while sleeping on a boppy pillow which is inconsistent with the safe sleep regulations. This poses a potential risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.

State report

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Details

Phone
(408) 979-1164
Address
2466 Almaden Road, San Jose, 95125
License
434416449

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All checked November 2026.

State record

The state’s licensing transparency data reports 4 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 2 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=3, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=2, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=6. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.

From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.

Details

Small means the smallest quarter of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 8 to 30 children. Medium is 31 to 75; large is 76 to 312.

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