1 serious and 2 minor findings across 4 visits. Most recent serious finding: Jul 28, 2026. Latest visit Sep 9, 2026, 1 finding.
Critical findings0 · El Cajon median 0
11% of El Cajon licensed centers have at least one
Serious findings1 · El Cajon median 0
18% of El Cajon licensed centers have at least one
What inspectors found
The 3 most serious visits in the window. Titles use the state's own standard names, in plain English where we have a reviewed translation.
Jul 28, 2026InspectionSeriousHealth-Related ServicesCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Aug 28, 2026
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that one child's medication was missing original prescription label which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”California CCLD inspector, Jul 28, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
Sep 2, 2026Complaint investigationMinorSign-in and sign-out not keptCalifornia: Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision · Type BCorrection due Sep 11, 2026
Oct 8, 2024Complaint investigationMinorAdmission AgreementsCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Oct 8, 2024
4findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit4with a plan or deadline only
1 citation is awaiting report review, so its type is not yet counted above. Everything above is quoted or counted from California CCLD records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.
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Karen Kobzeff
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Children's Choice Learning Connection, Inc.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by, based on confidential witness interviews conducted it was disclosed that there have been a few times that children were dropped off at school with the gates being closed and drop off logs reviewed showed times prior to time gates open per school. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director stated she will conduct a supervision training with bus drivers and go over transportation protocols. Director stated she will submit proof of completion via email to LPA. Joelle Redding Keely Messerschmidt DATE: 09/02/2026 DATE: 09/02/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 101229(a)(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 11, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701438:2026-09-02:101229(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701438:2026-09-02:other
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Jul 28, 2026Inspection1 finding
Health-Related Services
Serious
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that one child's medication was missing original prescription label which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Assistant Director states she will contact the parent for correction and submit proof to the Dept by 8/28/26.
Standard 101226(e)(1)(B) · Health-Related Services
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 28, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701438:2026-07-28:101226(e)(1)(B):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701438:2026-07-28:inspection
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Aug 9, 2022Complaint investigation · substantiated
3 findings
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Critical
Based upon facility documents, photos and interviews with multiple parties, the licensee did not ensure care and supervision necessary to prevent child sustaining injuries while in care which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care. Evidence gathered also indicates a need for additional staff beyond the required ratio to achieve proper supervision due to the level of activity in the classroom.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director stated she would provide a written plan that will ensure staff training in supervision and reporting requirements, implementing more staff in the classroom and provide a more structured classroom activity schedule to LPA Lane by 8/10/22 via e-mail. LPA Lane will follow up with the plan at the facility to ensure it is effective.
Standard 101229(a) · Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 10, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701438:2022-08-09:101229(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701438:2022-08-09:report
Reporting Requirements
Minor
Based upon facility documents, photos and interviews with multiple parties, the licensee did not report the unusual incident to the Department which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee stated she would submit an unusual incident report (LIC624) to Licensing regarding the incident on 5/12/22 by 8/12/22.
Standard 101212(d)(1)(C) · Reporting Requirements
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 12, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701438:2022-08-09:101212(d)(1)(C):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701438:2022-08-09:report
Reporting Requirements
Minor
Based upon facility documents, photos and interviews with multiple parties, the licensee did not provide the child’s authorized representative an incident report which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee stated she would provide incident report to authorized representative and provide copy to LPA Lane via e-mail by 8/12/22
Standard 101212(f) · Reporting Requirements
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 12, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701438:2022-08-09:101212(f):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701438:2022-08-09:report
Aug 24, 2021Inspection
No findings recorded
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