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KINDERCARE S. CENTRE CITY PARKWAY PRESCHOOL

2415 S. CENTRE CITY PARKWAY, Escondido, CA 92025

Facility:
376600348
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:
72

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJuly 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 11, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 25 available inspections for KINDERCARE S. CENTRE CITY PARKWAY PRESCHOOL from November 12, 2021 through July 7, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on July 7, 2026 and involved child guidance, with a due date of July 31, 2026.

Supervision was a higher-concern topic that 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
25

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

9 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

25 total inspections vs 5 local median in 92025

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.72
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
12%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
0.59

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223 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 has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, the facility did not ensure children's personal rights, therefore the licensee did not comply the section cited above which posed a possible health and safety risk to persons in care.with
Report comments
Based on observation and interviews, the facility did not ensure children's personal rights, therefore the licensee did not comply the section cited above which posed a possible health and safety risk to persons in care.with
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 31, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
(a)(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature… This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, S1 used physical intimidation towards children in care, therefore the licensee did not comply the section cited above which posed a possible health and safety risk to persons in care.with
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 31, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
(a) (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 has not been met as evidenced by: Based on record review, 1 out of 3 staff files reviewed were missing proof of immunizations, therefore the licensee did not comply with the regulation cited above which poses a potential health & safety risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 31, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.7995 - 1596.7995
Official code
1596.7995
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
CCR 101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in...101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The Licensee did not comply with the regulation cited above, where based on interview conducted, report received and LPA observations, a child was left without supervision for approximately (3) minutes, which poses/posed a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 2, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
(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 interviews conducted Staff #1 (S1) admitted to grabbing Child #1 (C1) by the ankle in the attempt to bring C1 down from the play structure, causing C1 to fall down. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 17, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
(d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department... In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. This requirement was not met as evidenced by, Director sttaed that they did not notify CCL about incident that was reported to them. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 3, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(d) - 101212(d)
Official code
101212(d)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
(f) The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement was not met as evidenced by, Based on interviews conducted, Diretcor stated that 1 of the 2 childrens parents were notified of the incdent that was reported to them. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 3, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(f) - 101212(f)
Official code
101212(f)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
(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 notmet as evidenced by, Based on interviews conducted, 2 of 2 staff members disclosed that they witnessed the Director speak inappropriately to S2 and slam the classroom door in front of the children. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 3, 2025
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
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision:(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... This requirement was not met as evidenced by, Based on interviews conducted, 7 out of 7 staff members disclosed that Child #1 (C1) and Child #2 (C2) both got out of the Discovery Preschool (DP) classroom onto the side yard unsupervised. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 25, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights:(3)To be 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... This requirement was not met as evidenced by, based on interviews conducted 2 of 3 staff members disclosed that they witnessed S1 push Child #1 (C1) in the face area causing C1 to fall to the ground. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 27, 2025
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
Peronal 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 interviews conducted 2 of 4 staff members disclosed that diapers had not been getting completed in a timely manner recently with S1.This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 27, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio:(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement was not as evidenced by, Based on interviews conducted 3 of 4 staff members stated that they will be out of ratio in the mornings for up to 10 minutes and based on record review LPA observed on 5/28/25, 5/29/25 and 6/3/25 classroom to be out of ratio. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 27, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
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: (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 6 of 6 staff and confidential interviews that C1 had been having behavioral challenges since prior to 1/2025 when the old Director left the facility. However, based on record review and interviews facility did not contact the Inclusion Department for assistance until 3/2025 and then soon after the child dis-enrolled. This is a potential risk to the health & safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 9, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
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 ws not met as evidenced by, Based on 6 of 6 staff and confidential interviews that at least 7 preschool children were being moved from their prek classroom to the kinder/school-age classroom due to the children being older prek and to assist with behaviors, despite the children not being of age to advance to the school age program. This is a potential health & safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 9, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
Official code
101161(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. 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 updated Mandated Reporter certificates 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 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Food Service (18) All kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in multiple shelves observed with many ants on dry food packages 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 101227(a)(18) - 101227(a)(18)
Official code
101227(a)(18)
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Reporting Requirements-(d) Upon the occurrence...a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within seven days following the occurrence of such event.(1) Events reported shall include the following: (E)Epidemic outbreaks. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The licensee did not ensure epidemic outbreaks of fever, vomiting, and diarrhea were reported from January 3, 2024 to present day. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 26, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(d)(1)(E) - 101212(d)(1)(E)
Official code
101212(d)(1)(E)
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Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
101700.3(b)(1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA Hamilton received water testing results taken on 10/08/2022 with an Action Level Exceedance which is higher than the allowable limit. The faucet is located in Pre-K classroom and an empty classroom.
Report comments
LPA Hamilton received water testing results taken on 10/08/2022 with an Action Level Exceedance which is higher than the allowable limit. The faucet is located in Pre-K classroom and an empty classroom.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 3, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency