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Lmsvsd-maryland Avenue Smart Steps
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 24 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (619) 668-5744
- Address
- 5400 Maryland Avenue
- Licensed since
San Diego County context
2,658*CCLD
Total facilities
2.3*CCLD
Avg citations
4.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
1 citation 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.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 Staff, as Staff 1 did not complete the Mandated Reporter Training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
2 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-09-18.
2 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Lmsvsd-maryland Avenue Smart Steps licensed in California?
Yes, Lmsvsd-maryland Avenue Smart Steps is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2005.
How many citations does Lmsvsd-maryland Avenue Smart Steps have?
Lmsvsd-maryland Avenue Smart Steps has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 2 visits (2 inspections).
When was Lmsvsd-maryland Avenue Smart Steps last inspected?
Lmsvsd-maryland Avenue Smart Steps was last inspected on September 18, 2025 (about 10 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Lmsvsd-maryland Avenue Smart Steps?
Lmsvsd-maryland Avenue Smart Steps 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 24 children. It is located in La Mesa, San Diego County, California.
How does Lmsvsd-maryland Avenue Smart Steps compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Lmsvsd-maryland Avenue Smart Steps has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.3 citations per facility. There are 2,658 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Lmsvsd-maryland Avenue Smart Steps have any serious violations?
Lmsvsd-maryland Avenue Smart Steps has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Lmsvsd-maryland Avenue Smart Steps serve?
Lmsvsd-maryland Avenue Smart Steps serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 24 children.
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