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HILLTOP PRESCHOOL

12348B CASA AVENIDA, Poway, CA 92064

Facility:
376701402
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:
97

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJanuary 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 6, 2026

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for HILLTOP PRESCHOOL from November 10, 2021 through January 6, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 10, 2021 and involved child guidance, with a due date of November 15, 2021.

Seven later inspections, from February 22, 2022 through January 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 4 local median in 92064

Compared to 20 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.88
Local median
0.29

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
13%
Local median
23%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.1

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.

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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview of Director Martin the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that none of the children in the Ladybug classroom (2 yr olds), Dragonfly classroom (PreK) rooms and one out of 8 children in the Fireflies room were wearing masks. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 15, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Napping Equipment (b) Floor mats used for napping shall be: (5) Maintained in a safe condition with no exposed foam. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Several mats in the toddler room, room #1, were torn exposing the foam. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 23, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239.1(b)(5) - 101239.1(b)(5)
Official code
101239.1(b)(5)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that cleaning supplies including Clorox wipes and disinfectant spray were accessible to children in the Catepillar Class, Dragonfly Class and Ladybug Class. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 15, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA's observed three tricycles on the playground missing foot pedals. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 11, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(o)(1) - 101239(o)(1)
Official code
101239(o)(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 in 6 out of 12 staff members were missing immunization records. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 23, 2021
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 in 4 out of 12 staff members are missing current mandated reporter certifcations. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 8, 2021
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)
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 record review and interview with Director the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility does not maintain documentation on the 15 minute checks on sleeping infants. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 23, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(2)(B) - 101429(a)(2)(B)
Official code
101429(a)(2)(B)