Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.64
- Local median
- 0.64
FRIENDLY CHILDRENS GARDEN PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE
1836 DIXIE STREET, Oceanside, CA 92054
- Facility:
- 376700985
- Type:
- SCHOOL AGE 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:
- 104
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 inspectionFebruary 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for FRIENDLY CHILDRENS GARDEN PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE from October 18, 2021 through February 12, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 12, 2026 and involved child guidance, with a due date of February 13, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 8 local median in 92054
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 38%
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.
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- (d) All vehicle occupants shall be secured in an appropriate restraint system. This requirement was not met as evidenced by, Based on photos sumitted to CCL it was observed that a child was turned backwards hanging over set looking out the back door that was open while van was in motion. This is an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101225(d) - 101225(d)
- Official code
- 101225(d)
Higher 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 photos sumitted to CCL it was observed that a child was turned backwards hanging over set looking out the back door that was open while van was in motion. This is an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Teacher Qualifications and Duties (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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 3 staff members do not meet teacher qualifications which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 21, 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)
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 interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in where the water lead testing was not completed by the due date of 1/1/23 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 29, 2024
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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies. All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition [...] shall be provided as needed in centers that serve children with physical disabilities. This requirement was not met as edvidenced by: Based on LPAs observation, one of the children's restrooms had a strong odor of urine upon entrance. LPAs could smell the urine through mask use. This poses a potenial risk to the health and safety children in care if not corrected.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Based on LPAs observation, one of the children's restrooms had a strong odor of urine upon entrance. LPAs could smell the urine through mask use. This poses a potenial risk to the health and safety children in care if not corrected.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by November 19, 2021
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101239(e)(4) - 101239(e)(4)
- Official code
- 101239(e)(4)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 101238.2 Outdoor Activity Space Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement was not met as edvidenced by: Based on LPAs observation, the playground area contained toys that were in disrepair, in such that the swing set & other play structures have cobwebs and showed rusting. The ground turf was coming up, which could cause a tripping hazard. Additionally, LPAs observed multiple holes in the ground. This poses a potenial risk to the health and safety children in care if not corrected.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Based on LPAs observation, the playground area contained toys that were in disrepair, in such that the swing set & other play structures have cobwebs and showed rusting. The ground turf was coming up, which could cause a tripping hazard. Additionally, LPAs observed multiple holes in the ground. This poses a potenial risk to the health and safety children in care if not corrected.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by November 19, 2021
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 1001238.2(d)(2) - 1001238.2(d)(2)
- Official code
- 1001238.2(d)(2)
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 LPAs observation, in Rooms 1 and 2, there were multiple rips and tears in the carpets, which can be a tripping hazard. Additionally, the carpet in Room 3 showed signs of wear and tear and had a big, dark and dirty stain on it. This poses a potenial risk to the health and safety children in care if not corrected.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by November 19, 2021
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
- Official code
- 101238(a)