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La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 87 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (619) 466-8407
- Address
- 4690 Palm Avenue
- Licensed since
San Diego County context
3,330*CCLD
Total facilities
2.3*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.2*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
4 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.
2024
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision... (1) 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: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that on 7/19/2024, there was an absence of supervision resulting in C1 being left unsupervised in a classroom for 15 minutes which poses an immediate, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
(d)Upon the occurrence during the operation of the child care center... a report shall be made to the Department ... (1)Events reported shall include the following: (C)Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens...health or safety of any child.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the Interim Director did not report an unusual incident to the Department involvng an absence of supervision of C1, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101538.3(b)Type B
INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN
Indoor Activity Space for School-Age Children(b) In combination programs, indoor activity space provided for school-age...children...shall be physically separated from space provided... and child care center children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that preschool and school age children were commingling in classroom #2 each day from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101174(d)Type B
DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN
101174 Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as day children interviewed were not aware of the fire/disaster drill procedures at the facility, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
26 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-10-23.
1 routine inspection, 15 complaint visits. 13 complaints on record, 3 of 13 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
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- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
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- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center licensed in California?
Yes, La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1974.
How many citations does La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center have?
La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center has 4 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 26 visits (1 inspection, 15 complaint visits, 10 other visits).
When was La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center last inspected?
La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center was last inspected on October 23, 2025 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center?
La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center 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 87 children. It is located in La Mesa, San Diego County, California.
How does La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center has 4 citations. The county average is 2.3 citations per facility. There are 3,330 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center have any serious violations?
La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center has 1 Type A citation 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 La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center had any complaint inspections?
La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center has received 15 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center serve?
La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 87 children.
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