Bright Stars Children's Center
199 GREENFIELD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 19
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child's Records (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That a Separate, Complete and Current Record for Each Child Is Maintained in the Child Care Center. This Requirement Is Not Met As…CCR 101221(a)
Based on observation,interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 4 childrens records were incomplete missing immunization records, ID and emergency forms, health history , and physican report signed by DR which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/31/2025
Oct 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Lead Testing (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…HSC 1597.16(a)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 10/17/2024
Dec 5, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (D) Disaster Drills Shall Be Conducted at Least Every Six Months. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101174(d)
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 12/31/2023
- Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (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…CCR 101174(d)(2)
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 12/31/2023
Sep 28, 20223 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records (D) All Personnel Records Shall Be Maintained at the Child Care Center and Shall Be Available to the Licensing Agency for Review. This Requirement Is Not Met As…CCR 101217(d)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/10/2022
- 01226 (A) The Licensee Shall Immediately Notify the Child's Authorized Representative if the Child Becomes Ill Or…CCR 101226
01226 (a) The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative if the child becomes ill or sustains an injury more serious than a minor cut or scratch. The…
- 01417 (A) Licensees Serving Infants May Create a Special Program Component for Children Who Are Between 18 Months and 36 Months of Age. The Provisions of Sections 101151 Through…CCR 101417
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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