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RISING STAR PRESCHOOL

3040 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, San Diego, CA 92105

Facility:
376701328
Type:
INFANT 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:
18

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 inspectionMay 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 29, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for RISING STAR PRESCHOOL from August 10, 2021 through May 18, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 18, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 20, 2026.

Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
11

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 3 local median in 92105

Compared to 122 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.09
Local median
0.39

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
64%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.29

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
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
101170 (e)(1) Criminal Record Clearance. (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working…or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department… This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on records reviewed and information obtained, the licensee allowed Terri Bercasio to act in the capacity of and/or on behalf of the licensee for an undetermined amount of time without a criminal record clearance or a criminal record exemption as required, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on records reviewed and information obtained, the licensee allowed Terri Bercasio to act in the capacity of and/or on behalf of the licensee for an undetermined amount of time without a criminal record clearance or a criminal record exemption as required, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 20, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
Official code
101170(e)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101213(a)(1) – Finances. (a) The licensee shall meet the following financial requirements: (1) Develop and maintain a financial plan that ensures resources necessary to meet operating costs for the care and supervision of children. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on records reviewed, the licensee failed to maintain the financial stability necessary to operate the facility, as records demonstrated ongoing financial concerns affecting the facility’s ability to sustain operations and meet financial obligations, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on records reviewed, the licensee failed to maintain the financial stability necessary to operate the facility, as records demonstrated ongoing financial concerns affecting the facility’s ability to sustain operations and meet financial obligations, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 20, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101213(a)(1) - 101213(a)(1)
Official code
101213(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment (f) Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that four (4) infants who were sleeping in cribs contained a bottle which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 15, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439.1(f) - 101439.1(f)
Official code
101439.1(f)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment (f) Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. (1) Pacifiers shall be allowed in the crib if the following provisions are in place: (A) There shall not be anything attached to the pacifier. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that one (1) infant sleeping in a crib had a pacifier with a clip attached which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 12, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439.1(f)(1)(A) - 101439.1(f)(1)(A)
Official code
101439.1(f)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Care Food Service (j) Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representative shall be labeled with the infant's name and the current date. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above none of the infant bottles contained the current date 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 101427(j) - 101427(j)
Official code
101427(j)
View official report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Created in error Do not record
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 12, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101200(c) - 101200(c)
Official code
101200(c)
View official report
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Inspection Authority of the Department. 101200(c) The Department has the authority to inspect, audit, and copy child or child care center records upon demand during normal business hours… This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as they did not produce copies of the requested records by the assigned due date, which poses a potential health, safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 11, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101200(c) - 101200(c)
Official code
101200(c)
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 analyst record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff members #3 and #4 did not have required proof of immunizations which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 17, 2025
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 analyst record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff members #3 and #4 did not complete mandatory health screenings, that include a negative TB test result, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 17, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
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 analyst record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff members #1 and #5 did not have current Mandated Reporter Training Certifications which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 9, 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Licensure Requirements Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on analyst observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the infant rooms do not contain a carbon monoxide detector which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 11, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.954 - 1596.954
Official code
1596.954
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 analyst record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff member #5 did not have a health screening with included cleared TB test result on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 8, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)