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The Little People Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 32 children
- Phone
- (858) 382-4008
- Address
- 920 Boardwalk
- 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
3 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
- 101416.2(a)(b)Type B
Infant Care Teacher Qualifications and Duties- (a)Notwithstanding Section 101216.1, the following shall apply:(b)Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education ... accredited or approved college or university. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not meet the above requirement in that 7 infants were observed with two staff members that do not have any infant units. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to the children in care.
2024
- 101161(a)Type B
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
Limitations on Capacity - (a)A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Room 1 is currently being used for infants but was previously approved for use under the Preschool License. Based on observation and staff interview it was found that the licensee is operating outside the limitations of their license.
- 101416.2(a)(b)Type B
Infant Care Teacher Qualifications and Duties- (a)Notwithstanding Section 101216.1, the following shall apply:(b)Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education ... accredited or approved college or university. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and staff interviews conducted by LPAs, 6 infants were being cared for by 2 unqualified staff. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to the children in care.
Inspection record
10 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-08-14.
3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Little People Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, The Little People Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2022.
How many citations does The Little People Preschool have?
The Little People Preschool has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 10 visits (3 complaint visits, 7 other visits).
When was The Little People Preschool last inspected?
The Little People Preschool was last inspected on August 14, 2025 (about 9 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is The Little People Preschool?
The Little People Preschool 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 32 children. It is located in San Marcos, San Diego County, California.
How does The Little People Preschool compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
The Little People Preschool has 3 citations. The county average is 2.3 citations per facility. There are 3,330 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does The Little People Preschool have any serious violations?
The Little People Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 3 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has The Little People Preschool had any complaint inspections?
The Little People Preschool has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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