“Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as seven children (infants and preschool children) were left in the care and supervision of a staff without verifiable qualifications in a room…”California CCLD inspector, Feb 12, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
Aug 12, 2025Other visitCriticalStaff present before background check clearedCalifornia: Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision · Type ACorrection due Aug 19, 2025
36findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit36with a plan or deadline only
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5Critical findings
7Serious findings
22Minor findings
2Severity N/A
Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
Visits in the past 12 months
4 visits
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20263 visits · 19 recorded findings
Mar 10, 2026Other visit4 findings
Standard 101216.4(a)(2)
Minor
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as toddler C1 was observed co-mingled with preschool children in the preschool room 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
Licensee states they will have sufficient staffing to comply with the conditions and limitations of the license OR accept children into care in a manner which allows the staff to care for the children (toddler and preschool) seperately; the facility will provide a revised staff schedule or alternative method to which meet the outlined requirements to the department by 3/17/26 Joelle Redding Gerald Poindexter DATE: 03/10/2026 DATE: 03/10/2026 Page: 3 of 7 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 FACILITY NUMBER: 376701400 VISIT DATE: 03/10/2026 DEFICIENCIES
Standard 101216.4(a)(2)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701400:2026-03-10:101216.4(a)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701400:2026-03-10:other
Standard 1596.808
Minor
Based on observation and interview, the facility supplied whole milk at parent request instead of 1% milk, which poses 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
Licensee stated that she will serve only 1% milk and will provide purchase receipts to the department by the POC due date. Licensee will also inform parents that alternative milk can only be supplied by the parent or via medical necessity as documented by a doctor Joelle Redding Gerald Poindexter DATE: 03/10/2026 DATE: 03/10/2026 Page: 5 of 7 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 FACILITY NUMBER: 376701400 VISIT DATE: 03/10/2026 DEFICIENCIES
Standard 1596.808
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701400:2026-03-10:1596.808:1
Visit source ID
ca:376701400:2026-03-10:other
Standard 1596.841
Minor
Based on record review and interview, the facility did not maintain a currrent roster, as child C1 ws not accounted for, which poses 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
Licensee stated that by the POC due date 3/17/26, she will update the roster to include child C1 and the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. Email: Gerald.Poindexter@dss.ca.gov
Standard 1596.841
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701400:2026-03-10:1596.841:1
Visit source ID
ca:376701400:2026-03-10:other
Standard 1596.8595(c)(1)
Minor
Based upon interviews and records review, the facility delayed required dissemination and collection of LIC9224 forms, which provide proof that licensing reports were received. This is 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 will provide copies of all LIC9224 acknowledgement forms (related to the 2/12/26 licensing report) to LPA Poindexter by the POC due date. Director will also submit a written, dated and signed statement that, in the future, they will provide copies of any Type A citation and LIC9224 form to parents. Director may submit these documents to LPA Poindexter at 7575 Metropolitan Drive, Suite 110, San Diego CA 92108 Joelle Redding Gerald Poindexter DATE: 03/10/2026 DATE: 03/10/2026 Page: 6 of 7 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 FACILITY NUMBER: 376701400 VISIT DATE: 03/10/2026
Standard 1596.8595(c)(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701400:2026-03-10:1596.8595(c)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701400:2026-03-10:other
The state lists 5 findings; details for 4 are available.
Feb 26, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Feb 12, 2026Inspection15 findings
Standard 101212(c)
Minor
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there has been a structural incident involving the ceiling in the toddler room (honeybees) rendering the room unusable, which was not reported, which poses 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
Licensee states that they wish to wait until the Regional Office visit scheduled: February 23, 2026, to construct the Plan of Correction.
Standard 101212(c)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:101212(c):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:inspection
Standard 101218.1(c)
Minor
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the department did not see PUB 393 Child Care Center Notification of Parents' Rights Poster in a prominent or publicly accessible place 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
Licensee states that they wish to wait until the Regional Office visit scheduled: February 26, 2026, to construct the Plan of Correction.
Standard 101218.1(c)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 2, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:101218.1(c):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:inspection
Standard 101239.2(a)
Serious
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as water was not available in the room, in which care is being provided, and the collection of said water would impact the supervision of children, rendering the water inaccessible 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
Licensee states that they wish to wait until the Regional Office visit scheduled: February 23, 2026, to construct the Plan of Correction.
Standard 101239.2(a)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:101239.2(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:inspection
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(d) All children's records shall be available to the Department to inspect, audit, and copy upon demand during normal
Minor
Based on observation, interview, and the lack of record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not provide the department with children's records for review 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
Licensee states that they wish to wait until the Regional Office visit scheduled: February 26, 2026, to construct the Plan of Correction.
Standard 101221(d) · (d) All children's records shall be available to the Department to inspect, audit, and copy upon demand during normal
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 2, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:101221(d):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:inspection
Health-Related Services
Serious
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 5 out 8 required first aid items were not 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
Licensee states that they wish to wait until the Regional Office visit scheduled: February 23, 2026, to construct the Plan of Correction.
Standard 101226(d) · Health-Related Services
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:101226(d):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:inspection
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Standard 101216(a)
Minor
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the available teacher could not meet the needs of the children including, proper diapering, water availablity, or meal preperation, 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
Licensee states that they wish to wait until the Regional Office visit scheduled: February 26, 2026, to construct the Plan of Correction.
Standard 101216(a)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 2, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:101216(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:inspection
Standard 101428(d)
Minor
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there was no appropriate receptical in place for soiled diapers and they were observed disposed of in an open air plastic trashbag accessible to children which poses 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
Licensee states that they wish to wait until the Regional Office visit scheduled: February 23, 2026, to construct the Plan of Correction.
Standard 101428(d)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:101428(d):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:inspection
Standard 101217
Minor
Based on observation, interview, and the inability to conduct a record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not provide any personnel records to the department for review which poses 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
Licensee states that they wish to wait until the Regional Office visit scheduled: February 23, 2026, to construct the Plan of Correction.
Standard 101217
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:101217:1
Visit source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:inspection
Standard 101227(a)(1)
Minor
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the food present did not meet the minimal nutritional needs of the children or to supply the food listed on posted menu's and with no alternative meals ready or available 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
Licensee states that they wish to wait until the Regional Office visit scheduled: February 23, 2026, to construct the Plan of Correction.
Standard 101227(a)(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701400:2026-03-10:101227(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701400:2026-03-10:other
Standard 101215.1(f)
Minor
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there was only one staff member whose qualification could not be verified was present and was not able to operate or act in place of the director, including knowledge of facility operation, 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
Licensee states that they wish to wait until the Regional Office visit scheduled: February 23, 2026, to construct the Plan of Correction.
Standard 101215.1(f)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:101215.1(f):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:inspection
Standard 101216.4(a)(2)
Minor
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as toddlers were observed co-mingled with the preschool children 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
Licensee states that they wish to wait until the Regional Office visit scheduled: February 23, 2026, to construct the Plan of Correction.
Standard 101216.4(a)(2)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:101216.4(a)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:inspection
Standard 101239(e)(4)
Serious
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there was no sanitary equipment or conveniences available to children in care, such as toilet paper or paper towels for potty trained children, which poses 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
Licensee states that they wish to wait until the Regional Office visit scheduled: February 23, 2026, to construct the Plan of Correction.
Standard 101239(e)(4)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:101239(e)(4):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:inspection
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Standard 101229(a)(1)
Critical
Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as seven children (infants and preschool children) were left in the care and supervision of a staff without verifiable qualifications in a room that was unsecured, including a broken baby gate and access to doors leading outside, which 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
Licensee states that they wish to wait until the Regional Office visit scheduled: February 23, 2026, to construct the Plan of Correction.
Standard 101229(a)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 13, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:101229(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:inspection
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Buildings and Grounds
Serious
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there is a structural deficiency (a fallen and broken ceiling panel) in the toddler room (honeybees), a broken child gate allowing children to exit the classroom, and plastic bags (small and large), and with dirty diapers accessible to children which poses 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
Licensee states that they wish to wait until the Regional Office visit scheduled: February 23, 2026, to construct the Plan of Correction.
Standard 101238(a) · Buildings and Grounds
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:101238(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:inspection
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Standard 101174(b)
Minor
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the emergency disaster plan provided to the department did not have assigned duties for any current staff members and a relocation site that is no longer open which poses 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
Licensee states that they wish to wait until the Regional Office visit scheduled: February 23, 2026, to construct the Plan of Correction.
Standard 101174(b)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:101174(b):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701400:2026-02-12:inspection
The visit outcome or reported count conflicts with the available finding details. The findings remain visible.
State records and provider information have separate sources. Provider claims do not establish independently verified care quality. Missing data is not evidence of an issue-free record.