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WAY PRESCHOOL, THE

1915 N. TWIN OAKS VALLEY ROAD, San Marcos, CA 92069

Facility:
376105069
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:
30

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionApril 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 15, 2026

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for WAY PRESCHOOL, THE from June 2, 2022 through April 15, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on August 10, 2023 and involved environmental health, with a due date of August 31, 2023.

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

Three later inspections, from September 5, 2024 through April 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
6

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 9 local median in 92069

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.33
Local median
0.87

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
56%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.6

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Lead Testing (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the director's statement, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee has not had the facility water tested for lead. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 31, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
Official code
1597.16(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
101173(d) Plan of Operation: (d) The child care center shall operate in accordance with the terms specified in the plan of operation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted by LPA adults have been observed entering and/or using the children's restroom on at least one occasion. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Inspector notes
Based on interviews conducted by LPA adults have been observed entering and/or using the children's restroom on at least one occasion. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 16, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101173(d) - 101173(d)
Official code
101173(d)