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A Creative Beginning
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 70 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (760) 728-7600
- Address
- 409 E. Fallbrook Street
- 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
9 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(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
- 101239(n)Type B
FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Based on observation and interview, LPA observed a countertop in the 2 yr old classroom with sharp, broken edging and a patio cover with peeling paint, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation,LPA observed a toilet seat in older preschool bathroom in disrepafety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.This requirement is not met as evidenced by:ir as well as the felt-type lining of a wall in the 2yr old classroom, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review, S4 did not have a measels immunization on file, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff files reviewed which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101216.1(c)(1)Type B
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 persons missing curriculum course 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 with the section cited above in 2s classroom bathroom sink has rust and chipping and tile flooring has seperated which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 3 persons did not have vaccines on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101229.1(a)(1)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
Based on record review and observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above with all children in attendance which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 4 persons which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-11-19.
3 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
9 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is A Creative Beginning licensed in California?
Yes, A Creative Beginning is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1985.
How many citations does A Creative Beginning have?
A Creative Beginning has 9 citations on record: 8 Type B citations. It has received 8 visits (3 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was A Creative Beginning last inspected?
A Creative Beginning was last inspected on November 19, 2025 (about 6 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is A Creative Beginning?
A Creative Beginning 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 70 children. It is located in Fallbrook, San Diego County, California.
How does A Creative Beginning compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
A Creative Beginning has 9 citations. The county average is 2.3 citations per facility. There are 3,330 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does A Creative Beginning have any serious violations?
A Creative Beginning has no Type A (serious) citations. All 8 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has A Creative Beginning had any complaint inspections?
A Creative Beginning has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does A Creative Beginning serve?
A Creative Beginning serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 70 children.
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