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Children's Choice Academy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 74 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (619) 561-1178
- Address
- 9748 Los Coches Road, Suite 12
- 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.
2023
- 101212(f)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Reporting Requirements -( f) The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: On or about February 2023, Child #1 (C1) came down with a communicable disease. Although parents reported the incident to the facility, the licensee did not notify licensing or parents about the illness. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101229(a)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision - The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the child’s needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA’s record review and interviews, the licensee did not comply by not following C1’s pre admission health history. This poses a potential health risk to children in care.
2021
- 101216.1(c)(1)Type B
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
TEACHER QUALIFICATION. Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades... This requirement was not met as evidence by LPA's review of staff file.Staff Shannon Henry is missing units in curriculum in Early Childhood Education.
- 1596.7995Type B
A person shall not be employed or volunteer at a daycare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA's review of staff record.Staff Hayfaa Alsaad did not have proof of being immunized against influenza, pertussis or measles.
- 1596.8662(4)(b)(1)Type B
Child care provider, administrator or employee of a licensed child care center shall complete the mandated reporter training and shall be renewed every two years. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA's review of staff file. Staff Hayfaa Alsaad does not have proof of mandated reporter training.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-04-23.
3 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 2 of 2 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Children's Choice Academy licensed in California?
Yes, Children's Choice Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2020.
How many citations does Children's Choice Academy have?
Children's Choice Academy has 5 citations on record: 5 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (3 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Children's Choice Academy last inspected?
Children's Choice Academy was last inspected on April 23, 2026 (1 week ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Children's Choice Academy?
Children's Choice Academy 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 74 children. It is located in Lakeside, San Diego County, California.
How does Children's Choice Academy compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Children's Choice Academy has 5 citations. The county average is 2.3 citations per facility. There are 3,330 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Children's Choice Academy have any serious violations?
Children's Choice Academy has no Type A (serious) citations. All 5 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Children's Choice Academy had any complaint inspections?
Children's Choice Academy has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Children's Choice Academy serve?
Children's Choice Academy serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 74 children.
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