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Childery

Bright Step, Incorporated Dba Beginnings

1516 19TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 67% 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
55
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:12Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 3 Findings
Most recent: Jul 29, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
3 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • 01239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (M) All Play Equipment and Materials Used by Children Shall Be Age-appropriate. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:…CCR 101239(m)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  2. Jun 1, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • 01216.4 (A) Licensees Serving Preschool-age Children May Create a Special Program Component for Children Who Are Between 18 Months and 36 Months of Age... Shall Apply for Children…CCR 101216.4(a)(2)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

    • 01237 Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities (A) Prior to Construction or Alterations, the Licensee Shall…CCR 101237(a)

      01237 Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities (a) Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s). Facility…

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