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Charley Brown Children's Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 94 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (619) 463-5126
- Address
- 5921 Jackson Drive
- Licensed since
San Diego County context
2,658*CCLD
Total facilities
2.3*CCLD
Avg citations
4.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 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
- 101227(a)(1)Type B
FOOD SERVICE
**This is an amended version of report dated 01/08/2025**101227(a)(1) Food Services In child care centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply:...All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner...This requirement was not met as evidence by: Per interviews conducted and LPA observation, the facility serves toddlers hot dogs cut in half which is a choking hazard, This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
2023
- 101223(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 87 persons, as C1 was not accorded safe equipment due to the wall play structure was not age appropriate for a 3 year old, which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
12 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-10-16.
3 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 1 of 3 substantiated.
- InspectionNo 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
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Charley Brown Children's Center licensed in California?
Yes, Charley Brown Children's Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1975.
How many citations does Charley Brown Children's Center have?
Charley Brown Children's Center has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 12 visits (3 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 5 other visits).
When was Charley Brown Children's Center last inspected?
Charley Brown Children's Center was last inspected on October 16, 2025 (about 9 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Charley Brown Children's Center?
Charley Brown 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 94 children. It is located in La Mesa, San Diego County, California.
How does Charley Brown Children's Center compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Charley Brown Children's Center has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.3 citations per facility. There are 2,658 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Charley Brown Children's Center have any serious violations?
Charley Brown 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 Charley Brown Children's Center had any complaint inspections?
Charley Brown Children's Center has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Charley Brown Children's Center serve?
Charley Brown Children's Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 94 children.
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