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Friendly Children's Garden #2
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 46 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (760) 458-1510
- Address
- 2960 Oceanside Blvd
- 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
12 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.
2026
- 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, Based on LPAs observations it was witnessed on 2/19/26 2 preschool-aged children in the infant room. Based on interviews conducted it was stated that children from the 2 year old classroom will sometimes be in the infant room in the morning until the next teacher arrives. This is a potential health and ssafety risk to children in care.
2025
- 101216.1(c)(1)Type B
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in S1 was left alone in classroom with children but does not have 12 ECE units which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights:(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by, Based on video observation and interviews conducted, cots were propped up against the wall and fell onto C1 resulting in a head injury that required medical attention. This is a potential healthand safety risk to children in care.
- 101218.1(2)(b)Type B
Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights:(2) Conduct one or more personal interviews with the child's parent...(B)Provides the child's parent... or injured while at the child care center, and procedures for conducting inspections for illness. This requirement was not met as evidenced by, Based on record review and interviews conducted, authorized pick up was not notified of any potential injury until after C1 was released from the facility and the authorized pick up noticed a cut and blood on C1s head. This is a potential risk to the healthand safety of children in care.
2024
- 101223(a)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights: (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by, Based on interviews conducted, it was disclosed that S1 would mock the children and toss items such as plates towards them on the table during meal time. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
- 101223(a)(3)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights: (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3)free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by, Based on interviews conducted it was disclosed that S1 has been observed to pulling children by their arm in a rough manner and tugging on their hair to move them into line and has been observed and overheard yelling or raising voice in classroom towards children. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
- 101216.3(b)(1)Type B
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in children were alone with teachers aides which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 4 persons missing physical & TB test in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101220(b)(2)Type B
CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 6 persons missing TB clearances in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101220(a)Type B
CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 6 persons missing physical in file 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 4 persons missing proof of vaccines in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101223(a)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights: (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.This was not met as evidenced by, Based on staff interviews and video surveillance, it was disclosed and observed that S1 grabbed C1 in an inappropriate manner. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
11 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-02-19.
3 routine inspections, 7 complaint visits. 5 complaints on record, 7 of 5 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection5 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
12 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Oceanside
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Friendly Children's Garden #2 licensed in California?
Yes, Friendly Children's Garden #2 is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2021.
How many citations does Friendly Children's Garden #2 have?
Friendly Children's Garden #2 has 12 citations on record: 12 Type B citations. It has received 11 visits (3 inspections, 7 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Friendly Children's Garden #2 last inspected?
Friendly Children's Garden #2 was last inspected on February 19, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Friendly Children's Garden #2?
Friendly Children's Garden #2 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 46 children. It is located in Oceanside, San Diego County, California.
How does Friendly Children's Garden #2 compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Friendly Children's Garden #2 has 12 citations. The county average is 2.3 citations per facility. There are 3,330 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Friendly Children's Garden #2 have any serious violations?
Friendly Children's Garden #2 has no Type A (serious) citations. All 12 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Friendly Children's Garden #2 had any complaint inspections?
Friendly Children's Garden #2 has received 7 complaint-triggered inspections. 7 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Friendly Children's Garden #2 serve?
Friendly Children's Garden #2 serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 46 children.
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