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FRIENDLY CHILDREN'S GARDEN #2

2960 OCEANSIDE BLVD, Oceanside, CA 92054

Facility:
376300304
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:
46

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionFebruary 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 21, 2025

Summary

This summary covers nine available inspections for FRIENDLY CHILDREN'S GARDEN #2 from November 12, 2021 through February 19, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on February 19, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of February 25, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
9

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 8 local median in 92054

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.33
Local median
0.62

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
11%
Local median
11%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
45%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.33

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

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Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Limitations on Capacity:(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by, Based on LPAs observations it was witnessed on 2/19/26 2 preschool-aged children in the infant room. Based on interviews conducted it was stated that children from the 2 year old classroom will sometimes be in the infant room in the morning until the next teacher arrives. This is a potential health and ssafety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 25, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
Official code
101161(a)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Teacher Qualifications and Duties (c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in S1 was left alone in classroom with children but does not have 12 ECE units which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 19, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.1(c)(1) - 101216.1(c)(1)
Official code
101216.1(c)(1)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights:(2) Conduct one or more personal interviews with the child's parent...(B)Provides the child's parent... or injured while at the child care center, and procedures for conducting inspections for illness. This requirement was not met as evidenced by, Based on record review and interviews conducted, authorized pick up was not notified of any potential injury until after C1 was released from the facility and the authorized pick up noticed a cut and blood on C1s head. This is a potential risk to the healthand safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 16, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101218.1(2)(b) - 101218.1(2)(b)
Official code
101218.1(2)(b)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights:(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by, Based on video observation and interviews conducted, cots were propped up against the wall and fell onto C1 resulting in a head injury that required medical attention. This is a potential healthand safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 16, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
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Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights: (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3)free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by, Based on interviews conducted it was disclosed that S1 has been observed to pulling children by their arm in a rough manner and tugging on their hair to move them into line and has been observed and overheard yelling or raising voice in classroom towards children. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 25, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights: (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by, Based on interviews conducted, it was disclosed that S1 would mock the children and toss items such as plates towards them on the table during meal time. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 25, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 4 persons missing proof of vaccines in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 25, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
Official code
1596.7995(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 4 persons missing physical & TB test in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 25, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 6 persons missing physical in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 25, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code
101220(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child's Medical Assessments (b) The medical assessment shall provide the following: (2) Results of a test for tuberculosis. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 6 persons missing TB clearances in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 25, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(b)(2) - 101220(b)(2)
Official code
101220(b)(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio (b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in children were alone with teachers aides which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 25, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(b)(1) - 101216.3(b)(1)
Official code
101216.3(b)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights: (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This was not met as evidenced by, Based on staff interviews and video surveillance, it was disclosed and observed that S1 grabbed C1 in an inappropriate manner. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 16, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)