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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
1.33This provider
0.31Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
0%
Local median
6%
0%This provider
6%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
67%
Local median
25%
67%This provider
25%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.2
0This provider
0.2Local average
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.
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.
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.