1 serious and 2 minor findings across 4 visits. Most recent serious finding: Jun 26, 2024. Latest visit Sep 18, 2026, 1 finding.
Critical findings0 · San Diego median 0
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Serious findings1 · San Diego median 0
13% of San Diego 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.
Jun 26, 2024Other visitSeriousOutdoor Activity SpaceCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Jul 17, 2024
“Based on observation, licensee installed a green climbing structure with insufficient cushioning material that will not absorb falls.”California CCLD inspector, Jun 26, 2024 report. Quoted verbatim.
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People, policies & environment
Director
Barbara Finney
Licensee
Exploring Center LLC, the
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Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
Visits in the past 12 months
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20261 visit · 1 recorded finding
Sep 18, 2026Other visit1 finding
Teacher-Child Ratio
Minor
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above wherein 1 teacher was observed supervising 13 children from approximately 9:40AM-9:50AM with no additional staff present 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
An adittional teacher or aide will arrive at the facility to comply with ratio relgulations.
Based on file review, staff Ashley Mullaley Rodriguez did not have a physician's report on file. Ms. Rodriguez was employed on May 30, 2023.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Mrs. Finney shall obtain a copy of Ashley Mullaley Rodriguez' current Physician Report and submit to the department no later than 9/21/23.
Standard 101216
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 21, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105027:2023-09-14:101216:1
Visit source ID
ca:376105027:2023-09-14:other
Standard 1596.8662
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
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Correction due Sep 21, 2023. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 1596.8662
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 21, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105027:2023-09-14:1596.8662:1
Visit source ID
ca:376105027:2023-09-14:other
Jun 26, 2023Other visit
No findings recorded
Apr 28, 2023Other visit
No findings recorded
Jan 19, 2023Inspection
2 findings
Buildings and Grounds
Critical
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During a tour of the facility, LPA observed bottles of toxic items such as Lysol and disinfectant cleaner stored in a cabinet that is not latched and accessible to children. This poses an immediate 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
OBSERVED CORRECTED TODAY. Staff removed the toxic items out of the cabinet and made them inaccessible to children.
Standard 101238(g) · Buildings and Grounds
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 19, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105027:2023-01-19:101238(g):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105027:2023-01-19:inspection
Health-Related Services
Critical
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During a tour of the facility, LPA observed a bottle of Benadryl stored under the sink that is not latched and accessible to children. This poses an immediate risk to the 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
OBSERVED CORRECTED TODAY. Staff removed the bottle of Benadryll out of the cabinet and made them inaccessible to children.
Standard 101226(e)(1)(A) · Health-Related Services
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 19, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105027:2023-01-19:101226(e)(1)(A):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105027:2023-01-19:inspection
Feb 14, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded
Oct 27, 2021Other visit
1 finding
Standard 1596.859
Minor
Based on interview the accusation was not provided to parents and they have not signed LIC 9224.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee, Barbara Finney, will provide a roster and copies of the signed LIC 9224s to LPA BLock by POC due date.
Standard 1596.859
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Nov 3, 2021
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105027:2021-10-27:1596.859:1
Visit source ID
ca:376105027:2021-10-27:other
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