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Sandy Hill Nursery School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 63 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (858) 481-1378
- Address
- 1036 Solana Drive
- 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
5 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
- 101238.2(h)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a bbq grill and propane tank is in an area accessible to children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101239(n)Type B
FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Based on observation the licensee did not comply in that the playhouse in Footprints area has splintered edges around the windows which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.954Type B
ARTICLE 2. Licensure Requirements
Based on observation the licensee did not comply in that facility does not have a carbon monoxide detector alarm in 3 separate classrooms which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Buildings and Grounds .The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on facility observation and interview with staff and Director, the handwashing sink in the PInecones Room had been draining slowly for a week or more, and the facilty had to use a bucket in the sink to collect the dirty water, creating a potential hazard to children in care if children put their hands in it.
2021
- 101212(d)(1)(B)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Reporting Requirements: (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. (1) Events reported shall include the following: (B) Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA interview's and the director's statement, the director did not notify the department of the child's injury/broken arm within the department's next business day. The incident occurred on 6/7/21 and the department was notified on 6/15/21. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-08-20.
2 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Solana Beach
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Sandy Hill Nursery School licensed in California?
Yes, Sandy Hill Nursery School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1974.
How many citations does Sandy Hill Nursery School have?
Sandy Hill Nursery School has 5 citations on record: 5 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (2 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 1 other visit).
When was Sandy Hill Nursery School last inspected?
Sandy Hill Nursery School was last inspected on August 20, 2025 (about 9 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Sandy Hill Nursery School?
Sandy Hill Nursery School 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 63 children. It is located in Solana Beach, San Diego County, California.
How does Sandy Hill Nursery School compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Sandy Hill Nursery School has 5 citations. The county average is 2.3 citations per facility. There are 3,330 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Sandy Hill Nursery School have any serious violations?
Sandy Hill Nursery School has no Type A (serious) citations. All 5 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Sandy Hill Nursery School had any complaint inspections?
Sandy Hill Nursery School 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 Sandy Hill Nursery School serve?
Sandy Hill Nursery School serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 63 children.
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