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Latest inspectionJanuary 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for DEL MAR HIGHLANDS KINDERCARE INFANT from December 2, 2021 through January 2, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 28, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of June 4, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
Total inspections
7
1 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
6
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
4
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 3 local median in 92130
Compared to 25 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.86
Local median
0.33
0.86This provider
0.33Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
57%
Local median
0%
57%This provider
0%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
57%
Local median
33%
57%This provider
33%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.16
0This provider
0.16Local 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.
101416.5 Staff-Infant Ratio: (b)There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record reviews on 5/20 & 5/21/25 at 8:30 a.m. the Infant b classroom was out of ratio. There were 9-10 children with 2 teacher present. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on record reviews on 5/20 & 5/21/25 at 8:30 a.m. the Infant b classroom was out of ratio. There were 9-10 children with 2 teacher present. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (g) Furniture shall be maintained in good repair and safe condition. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The changing pad in the Infant 2 room has exposed foam. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 10, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439(g) - 101439(g)
Official code
101439(g)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observationi and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff in the Toddler 1 room did not maintain a current 15-minute nap checks. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Modifications to Infant Needs and Services Plan (a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Seven children do not have current infant needs and services plans on file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 7, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101419.3(a) - 101419.3(a)
Official code
101419.3(a)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Sign In and Sign Out (a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There children in care were not signed into the facility. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101416.5 Staff-Infant Ratio: (b)There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record reviews on 9/10/21 at 8:30 a.m. the Toddler B classroom was out of ratio. There were 5 children with one teacher present. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on record reviews on 9/10/21 at 8:30 a.m. the Toddler B classroom was out of ratio. There were 5 children with one teacher present. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.