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Latest inspectionNovember 20, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 20, 2025
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for OPEN MINDS LANGUAGE ACADEMY from October 20, 2021 through November 20, 2025.
Two inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 10, 2025 and involved child guidance, with a due date of June 11, 2025.
Two later inspections, from June 20, 2025 through November 20, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
5
1 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
9
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
3
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 2 local median in 92115
Compared to 56 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
1.8
Local median
0.19
1.8This provider
0.19Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
40%
Local median
0%
40%This provider
0%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
40%
Local median
15%
40%This provider
15%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.05
0This provider
0.05Local average
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.
101223 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 upon interviews and documents reviewed it was determined that staff member (S1) kissed several children multiple times which is an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
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Based upon interviews and documents reviewed it was determined that staff member (S1) kissed several children multiple times which is an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited. Ms. D stated that the last time they conducted a fire drill was in 2021. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 16, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
Official code
101174(d)
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, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the inspection, LPA N. Diaz observed 2 children in the girls' bathroom that were not visually supervised by a teacher. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 16, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
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, three staff are missing the required immunization. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 16, 2023
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)
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, staff Gina Baptiste was missing the required Mandated Reporter Trng. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 16, 2023
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: Staff training
Report finding
Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties (m) A child care center director shall complete 16 hours of health and safety training if necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Site Director Rachel Gaynor did not have a copy of "Preventative Health Course" as required. Staff stated that she completed a Health & Safety Class at Cuyamaca College but did not have a copy of transcript on file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 16, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101215.1(m) - 101215.1(m)
Official code
101215.1(m)
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. Two staff did not have the required Physician's Report on file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 16, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Teacher Qualifications and Duties (g) A photocopy of the teacher's Child Development Permit as specified in (c)(3) above, or a photocopy of the teacher's transcript(s) documenting successful completion of required course work, shall be maintained at the center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff Robert Grimaldo is missing a copy of his educational transcript to qualify as a teacher. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 16, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.1(g) - 101216.1(g)
Official code
101216.1(g)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
School-Age Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties (b) All school-age child care centers shall have a director. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview with Ms. D'Amico (licensee), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Facility's director left in 2021. Licensee failed to notify the department that there was no designated director on site. She is designating staff Rachel Gaynor as the facility director effective 3/10/23. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.