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A Creative Beginning

3 serious, 6 minor findings across 5 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jul 30, 2025.

409 E. Fallbrook Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028 · (760) 728-7600

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Inspection record · 36 monthsFallbrook licensed centers, n=17

Serious findings0 critical, 3 serious, 6 minor across 0 inspections and 5 investigations (5 visits). Most recent serious: Jul 30, 2025.

Critical0 vs median 0

0% of centers have at least one

Serious3 vs median 0

6% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 1985Licensee: Shryock, James R. & Hager, Paulette M..

Practical70 childrenLicensed maximum, not openings. California does not publish hours or ages in its data. Ask the center.

California CCLD facility #372005376 · last checked against California Sep 15, 2026

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Inspection record

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2026
Jun 26, 2026Other visit
3 findings · minor
- MinorCalifornia: Type B
  General Provisions and Definitions
  Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three of six staff files reviewed. Where S4, S5 and S6 did not have record of required immunizations available for review during inspection. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
  Plan of correction: DIR will email LPA proof of immunizaitons for S4, S5, and S6. DIR stated they understand that proof of immunizations must be obtained prior to employement.
  Correction due Jul 24, 2026. Standard 1596.7995(a)(1).
- MinorCalifornia: Type B
  Personnel Requirements
  Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three of six staff files reviewed. Where S3, S5 and S6 did not have a physical or negative TB results available for review during inspection. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
  Plan of correction: DIR will email LPA a copy of S3, S5 and S6 physician report and verification of negative TB results.
  Correction due Jul 24, 2026. Standard 101216(g)(1).
- MinorCalifornia: Type B
  Teacher Qualifications and Duties
  Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two of six staff files reveiwed. Where S2 and S4 were working as a fully qualified teacher, without proof of required 12 core ECE units on file. Which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
  Plan of correction: DIR will email LPA updated transcripts for S2 and S4. DIR will also provide a written declaration of understanding regarding Title 22: 101216.1 Teacher Qualifications.
  Correction due Jul 24, 2026. Standard 101216.1(c)(1).
2025
Sep 23, 2025 to Nov 19, 20252 investigations
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- Nov 19, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 23, 2025 other visit
Jul 30, 2025Other visit
3 findings · serious
- SeriousCalifornia: Type B
  Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
  Based on observation and interview, LPA observed a countertop in the 2 yr old classroom with sharp, broken edging and a patio cover with peeling paint, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
  Plan of correction: Licensee will repair counter top edging covering a sink area located next to the entrance in 2 yr old classroom as well as the fiberglass type covers for the pinic benchs in the preschool playgrounds. Director will provide photographic evidence of repairs to LPA via email by 08/29/25.
  Correction due Aug 29, 2025. Standard 101239(n).
- SeriousCalifornia: Type B
  Buildings and Grounds
  Based on observation,LPA observed a toilet seat in older preschool bathroom in disrepafety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:ir as well as the felt-type lining of a wall in the 2yr old classroom, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
  Plan of correction: Licensee will replace toilet seat cover in older preschool bathroom and will remove felt-type lining and make repairs on walls if needed in 2yr old classroom. Director will provide photographic evidence of repairs to LPA via email by 08/29/25
  Correction due Aug 29, 2025. Standard 101238(a).
- MinorCalifornia: Type B
  General Provisions and Definitions
  Based on record review, S4 did not have a measels immunization on file, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff files reviewed which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
  Plan of correction: Director will submit record of the measel immunization for S4 to LPA via email by 08/29/25.
  Correction due Aug 29, 2025. Standard 1596.7995(a)(1).
2024
Jul 10, 2024Other visit
3 findings · serious
- SeriousCalifornia: Type B
  Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
  Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2s classroom bathroom sink has rust and chipping and tile flooring has seperated which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
  Plan of correction: Director taped flooring and covered sink during visit, as a temporary fix. SInk does not have water usage, only in the classroom. Director is aware that sink and flooring needs to be repaired.
  Correction due Jul 10, 2024. Standard 101239(n).
- MinorCalifornia: Type B
  General Provisions and Definitions
  Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 3 persons did not have vaccines on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
  Plan of correction: Director agrees to obtain vaccines and submit proof via email to LPA.
  Correction due Jul 19, 2024. Standard 1596.7995(a)(1).
- MinorCalifornia: Type B
  Teacher Qualifications and Duties
  Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 persons missing curriculum course which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
  Plan of correction: Director agrees to obtain proof of course and submit via email to LPA.
  Correction due Aug 9, 2024. Standard 101216.1(c)(1).

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2023
Jul 27, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousCalifornia: Type B
  Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
  Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 4 persons which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
  Plan of correction: Director agrees to submit proof of Mandated Reporter Certifcates to LPA by email. Licensee was reminded that per California Health and Safety Code Section 1548(b), 1568.0822(b), 1569.49(b), 1596.99(b), or 1597.58(b) that there would be a $100.00 Civil Penalty per day for every day the plan of correction is late.
  Correction due Aug 25, 2023. Standard 1596.8662(b)(1).
- MinorCalifornia: Type B
  Sign In and Sign Out
  Based on record review and observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above with all children in attendance which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
  Plan of correction: Director agrees to submit proof of full legal signatures for drop off and pick up of each child daily to LPA. Licensee was reminded that per California Health and Safety Code Section 1548(b), 1568.0822(b), 1569.49(b), 1596.99(b), or 1597.58(b) that there would be a $100.00 Civil Penalty per day for every day the plan of correction is late.
  Correction due Aug 11, 2023. Standard 101229.1(a)(1).
2022
Aug 10, 2022Inspection
No findings
2021
Aug 25, 2021 to Sep 27, 20211 inspection and 1 investigation
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 27, 2021 complaint investigation
- Aug 25, 2021 inspection

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