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Chai Preschool & Infant Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (858) 451-0455
- Address
- 16934 Chabad Way
- Licensed since
San Diego County context
2,660*CCLD
Total facilities
2.3*CCLD
Avg citations
4.3*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.
- 101238.2(d)(1)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
101238.2 Outdoor Activity Space(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews and recordreview, the facility did not ensure the surface of the playground area was free of hazardous debris which posed a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risks to persons in care.
- 101238.2(d)(1)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-10-17.
1 routine inspection, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Poway
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Chai Preschool & Infant Center licensed in California?
Yes, Chai Preschool & Infant Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2022.
How many citations does Chai Preschool & Infant Center have?
Chai Preschool & Infant Center has 2 citations on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 4 visits (1 inspection, 1 complaint visit, 2 other visits).
When was Chai Preschool & Infant Center last inspected?
Chai Preschool & Infant Center was last inspected on October 17, 2025 (about 9 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Chai Preschool & Infant Center?
Chai Preschool & Infant 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 56 children. It is located in Poway, San Diego County, California.
How does Chai Preschool & Infant Center compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Chai Preschool & Infant Center has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.3 citations per facility. There are 2,660 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Chai Preschool & Infant Center have any serious violations?
Chai Preschool & Infant Center has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Chai Preschool & Infant Center had any complaint inspections?
Chai Preschool & Infant Center 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 Chai Preschool & Infant Center serve?
Chai Preschool & Infant Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 56 children.
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