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Solid Start Academy

License 376105109Child Care CenterSantee, CA
11 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
37 children
Age range
2 years to 5 years
Phone
(619) 850-1568
Address
8964 North Magnolia Avenue
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

11 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

  • 101161Type B

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that children were using unlicensed Room 101 instead of licensed Room 103 without prior notification/permission from Licensing, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

  • PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S1 did not have required TB test on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

  • PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S1 and S2 did not have required health screening on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

  • 101227(a)(18)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the kitchen floors, counters, and appliances had food debris and were unclean, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there were two children (c1) (c2) observed by LPA and LPM to be walking unsupervised outside the classroom and the classroom door was shut which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101238(a)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the children's restroom had dirty sinks, floors, and toilet bowls which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

  • 101238(g)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there were lower cabinets, one in the kitchen, and one in the toddler room, that contained cleaning solutions and disinfectants. There were no children present in the kitchen and toddler room at the time of observation, both cabinets had working latches, but neither was secured. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

  • FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there were broken plastic sand toys in the wood chips area, and there were two bikes who had broken handle bars in disrepair, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

  • ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that staff (S1) did not have required immunizations on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

  • ARTICLE 3. Administration

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the lead testing was not completed as required which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

2023

  • 101216.1(2)(a)Type A

    Teacher Quaifications: A teacher shall meet the requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 1597.055. Notwithstanding any other... if he or she satisfies all of the following conditions...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review that Licensee did not comply with regulation above as seven children were left alone in the care of staff 1 and staff 2 who are not qualified teachers which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

Inspection record

7 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-03-26.

1 routine inspection, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.

11 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed daycares in Santee

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Solid Start Academy licensed in California?

Yes, Solid Start Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2022.

How many citations does Solid Start Academy have?

Solid Start Academy has 11 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 9 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (1 inspection, 2 complaint visits, 4 other visits).

When was Solid Start Academy last inspected?

Solid Start Academy was last inspected on March 26, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Solid Start Academy?

Solid Start 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 37 children. It is located in Santee, San Diego County, California.

How does Solid Start Academy compare to other daycares in San Diego County?

Solid Start Academy has 11 citations. The county average is 2.3 citations per facility. There are 3,330 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.

Does Solid Start Academy have any serious violations?

Solid Start Academy has 2 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.

Has Solid Start Academy had any complaint inspections?

Solid Start Academy has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

What ages does Solid Start Academy serve?

Solid Start Academy serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 37 children.

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