Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0
CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY
12464 WOODSIDE AVENUE, Lakeside, CA 92040
- Facility:
- 376701228
- 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:
- 45
Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionJune 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY from August 30, 2022 through June 8, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 17, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of March 18, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Five later inspections, from April 23, 2025 through June 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 2.5 local median in 92040
Compared to 40 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.13
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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- PERSONAL RIGHTS 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 interview and document reviewed, a 3-year old child was taken to emergency and received stitches. A fish tank that was placed on top of play refrigerator fell on top of child. It was noted that the refrigerator was not safely braced to the wall. LPAs also observed several shelves and aquariums that were not anchored to the wall.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 24, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(2)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher..... shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, Site Director Amber Guttierez was promoted to a Director position sometime in 2024. Licensee failed to report this changed to the department.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 24, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101212 - 101212
- Official code
- 101212
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE. All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering...Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, licensee failed to associate a staff to the facility. It is noted that this staff is a volunteer who works more than 16 hours per week.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 18, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101170 - 101170
- Official code
- 101170
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel Records (d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available to the licensing agency for review. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records review, 1 of 5 staff (S5) reviewed was missing their complete file at the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Director stated the file was taken to company HR to digitally upload.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 27, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101217(d) - 101217(d)
- Official code
- 101217(d)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 101216 (i)(2) Personnel Requirements: Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f). This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation and record review. Staff #1 is clear but not associated to the preschool program. This posses an potential risk to the health ans safety of the children in care.
- Report comments
- Based on observation and record review. Staff #1 is clear but not associated to the preschool program. This posses an potential risk to the health ans safety of the children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 3, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216(i)(2) - 101216(i)(2)
- Official code
- 101216(i)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Teacher qualification & duties - The units specified in (c)(1) above shall include courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's review of facility records, 1:6 teachers did not complete the required education to be a teacher. This poses a potential health & safety risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 13, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216.1(c)(1)(A) - 101216.1(c)(1)(A)
- Official code
- 101216.1(c)(1)(A)