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Lmsvsd-maryland Avenue Smart Steps

License 376700136Child Care CenterLa Mesa, CA
1 citation on record

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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

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

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.

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Inspection record

2 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-09-18.

2 routine inspections.

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 8 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 3,330 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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