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HEARTBEAT MUSIC PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY PRESCHOOL

6785 IMPERIAL AVENUE, San Diego, CA 92114

Facility:
376701487
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:
20

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionSeptember 24, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 24, 2025

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for HEARTBEAT MUSIC PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY PRESCHOOL from April 11, 2022 through September 24, 2025.

Five inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on August 19, 2025 and involved child guidance, with a due date of September 19, 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
11

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 3 local median in 92114

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.45
Local median
0.13

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
18%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
45%
Local median
13%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.38

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Facility condition

Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.

January 7, 2025

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
(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 on interviews with staff and children, the facility failed to comply with the Personal Rights regulation. Children appeared hot and uncomfortable, with moist faces and signs of irritability which posed a potential health, safety or personal risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 19, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101216.2 (e) Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties. An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement was not met as evidence by: The former preschool/director was allowing an unqualified teacher's aide alone in the classroom with up to 15 children at one time. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Report comments
The former preschool/director was allowing an unqualified teacher's aide alone in the classroom with up to 15 children at one time. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 10, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.2(e)(1) - 101216.2(e)(1)
Official code
101216.2(e)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223(a)(3) Personal Rights. Each child shall be free from corporal or unusual punishment, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the facility surveillance video footage and interviews it was determined on 02/06/2025, a staff handled the day care children in a rough manner. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the clients in care.
Report comments
Based on the facility surveillance video footage and interviews it was determined on 02/06/2025, a staff handled the day care children in a rough manner. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the clients in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 19, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
101238.2(d)(1) Outdoor Activity Space The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: In a safe condition for the activities planned. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the licensees admittance and the LPA's observation. It was determined the temporary fencing around the off-limit area on the playground was not in good repair before allowing children access. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on the licensees admittance and the LPA's observation. It was determined the temporary fencing around the off-limit area on the playground was not in good repair before allowing children access. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 5, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(d)(1) - 101238.2(d)(1)
Official code
101238.2(d)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
101238.2 (d)(2) Outdoor Activity Space. Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on licensees acknowledgment and the facility playground tour. On 11/07/2024, LPA Hood and the licensee observed an off-limit area that was not made inaccessible to the children in care. This area contained two metal poles, cement brick This is a potential health & safety risk to children in care.
Inspector notes
Based on licensees acknowledgment and the facility playground tour. On 11/07/2024, LPA Hood and the licensee observed an off-limit area that was not made inaccessible to the children in care. This area contained two metal poles, cement brick This is a potential health & safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 5, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(d)(2) - 101238.2(d)(2)
Official code
101238.2(d)(2)