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Christian Child Care Center / Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 81 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (760) 352-6703
- Address
- 450 South Waterman Avenue
- Licensed since
Imperial County context
230*CCLD
Total facilities
1.2*CCLD
Avg citations
3.2*CCLD
Avg visits
0.4*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
8 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 12 staff did not have current mandated reporter training documentation available for review during time of inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101174(d)Type B
DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that documentation of disasters drills were not available for review during time of inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216(g)(2)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a health screening report for Staff #1 was not available for review during time of inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101217(a)(12)Type B
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a Tuberculosis clearance for Staff #1 was not available for review during time of inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238(g)Type A
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that medications and other hazardous items were observed on a countertop, in unlock drawers and cabinets accessible to children in Room #12 and Room #14 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that immunization records for Staff #1 were not available for review during time of inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: staff admission, interviews conducted and staff self reporting, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that it was determined that on 1/10/25 there was an Absence of Supervision resulting in C1 was left unsupervised, which poses an immediate health and safety risk for persons in care.
2023
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on interview) (record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Licensee did not have its water tested for lead contamination levels, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-07-17.
2 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 5 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Christian Child Care Center / Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Christian Child Care Center / Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1984.
How many citations does Christian Child Care Center / Preschool have?
Christian Child Care Center / Preschool has 8 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (2 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 3 other visits).
When was Christian Child Care Center / Preschool last inspected?
Christian Child Care Center / Preschool was last inspected on July 17, 2025 (about 10 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Christian Child Care Center / Preschool?
Christian Child Care Center / Preschool is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 81 children. It is located in El Centro, Imperial County, California.
How does Christian Child Care Center / Preschool compare to other daycares in Imperial County?
Christian Child Care Center / Preschool has 8 citations. The county average is 1.2 citations per facility. There are 230 licensed childcare facilities in Imperial County.
Does Christian Child Care Center / Preschool have any serious violations?
Christian Child Care Center / Preschool has 2 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Christian Child Care Center / Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Christian Child Care Center / Preschool has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Christian Child Care Center / Preschool serve?
Christian Child Care Center / Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 81 children.
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