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SANDY HILL NURSERY SCHOOL

1036 SOLANA DRIVE, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Facility:
372000519
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
63

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionAugust 20, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 20, 2022

Summary

This summary covers three available inspections for SANDY HILL NURSERY SCHOOL from July 7, 2022 through August 20, 2025.

Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on August 20, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of September 3, 2025.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
3

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

3 total inspections vs 4 local median in San Diego County

Compared to 683 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.33
Local median
0.31

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
6%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.2

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Licensure Requirements Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply in that facility does not have a carbon monoxide detector alarm in 3 separate classrooms which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 21, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.954 - 1596.954
Official code
1596.954
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply in that the playhouse in Footprints area has splintered edges around the windows which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 3, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(n) - 101239(n)
Official code
101239(n)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Outdoor Activity Space (h) Any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity area shall be made inaccessible to children in care. This shall include, but not be limited to, incinerators, air- conditioning equipment, water heaters and fuse boxes. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a bbq grill and propane tank is in an area accessible to children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 3, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(h) - 101238.2(h)
Official code
101238.2(h)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds .The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on facility observation and interview with staff and Director, the handwashing sink in the PInecones Room had been draining slowly for a week or more, and the facilty had to use a bucket in the sink to collect the dirty water, creating a potential hazard to children in care if children put their hands in it.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 22, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)